AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoGold Smuggling: PNG is still losing untold kina as gold is smuggled out of the country, with a parliamentary committee hearing last year flagging more than two tonnes leaving in 2021–2022 and estimates of K1.3b to K3.8b drained each year. Fuel Stability: The ICCC says PNG’s fuel supply is stable, with recent worries tied mainly to delayed subsidy payments that led suppliers to restrict supply—fuel trucks were running overnight and most centres have since normalised. Roads & Connectivity: Australia and PNG have revitalised a road-planning partnership after a Far North Queensland study tour, aiming to keep roads open in tropical conditions and strengthen climate resilience. Sport & Pride: DRUC is preparing for the Cairns 7s, bringing PNG Defence Force discipline to an overseas stage. Diplomacy: PNG and South Korea mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, pledging stronger ties. Environment & Safety: PNG warns New Ireland communities to stop fishing after tests found metals in affected coastal waters following months of dead marine life reports. Business & Energy: ICCC fuel reassurance comes alongside new partnerships—High Arctic Overseas appointed as Atlas Copco distributor for PNG, and PNG and Queensland renewed highway cooperation.
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