AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnga Peace & Firearms: Governor Sir Peter Ipatas urged the national government to strengthen policing in Enga and backed the National Gun Amnesty, while asking for clear rules on whether it’s purely voluntary surrender or includes buy-backs and support for people handing in illegal guns. Ocean Conservation: Melanesian governments moved to create the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a multinational Indigenous marine protection framework spanning Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, PNG and New Caledonia, focused on sustainable use and safeguarding major coral and reef fish biodiversity. Education for Learning Quality: PNG and Australia launched a three-year PNG Secondary Education Program to improve teaching and learning, strengthen school leadership, expand quality materials, and support safe, inclusive school environments. Security Capacity Building: UN officials launched a Pacific-focused UN Police Peacekeeping training course in Australia, bringing mission-ready officers from PNG and other Pacific states to strengthen regional peace operations. Diplomacy Footprint: PNG began building a permanent chancery in Vanuatu, expanding its diplomatic presence and pledging continued cooperation on climate, fisheries, agriculture and tourism. Community Recognition: Commonwealth Youth Award runner-up Phillie Julai Marai was recognised for SDG work through the Senisim PNG Programme, including rural health leadership.
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