AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Safety Boost: Australia’s hydrographic survey ship HMAS Leeuwin is in Papua New Guinea for a five-week mission with PNG Defence Force partners, aiming to improve navigation safety and build local maritime capability. Emergency Care Funding: Prime Minister James Marape says legislation will strengthen St John Ambulance as a national emergency service, including clearer mandates and sustainable funding to expand coverage. Banking Leadership: TISA Bank has appointed Luke Kaul as substantive CEO, citing continuity and a push toward disciplined growth and stronger local leadership in PNG’s financial sector. Mining Jobs & Environment: Newmont Lihir Operations is advertising roles across engineering, operations, social performance and environmental management, highlighting “sustainable mining” and local hiring in New Ireland. Climate & Oceans Research: PNG UNRE and Kunua Conservation Network have signed a 10-year pact to advance climate and ocean research and mitigation. Pacific Marine Protection: Solomon Islands has joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), adding to PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji’s push for a large transboundary marine protected area. Energy Investment Outlook: PNG expects the Papua LNG project to reach final investment decision by end-2026 as petroleum reforms move forward.
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