AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoConnectivity for learning: Tubusereia Junior High School in Central Province has its first high-speed internet via a Starlink satellite link, with managed, filtered access and a monthly data allowance to support teaching and school administration. Election security push: PNG’s 2027 election preparations get a boost with the appointment of Dr Nicole Haley as Electoral Commissioner, alongside a three-day E-Peace workshop bringing the Electoral Commission and police together to close coordination gaps. Climate risk in focus: The weather bureau has declared El Niño active, warning PNG could face drought, water shortages and frosts, with impacts expected to ripple into food supplies. Mining and the environment: Ok Tedi submits its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for a new Tailings Storage Facility to cut downstream impacts from riverine tailings disposal. Marine life discovery: A new walking shark species has been identified in Papua New Guinea, adding to the country’s biodiversity spotlight. Food and farming resilience: A World Bank report urges PNG to expand agri-food incomes and jobs by lifting farm productivity and strengthening value chains, while ACIAR backs climate-resilient research investments. Food safety in the city: NCDC runs a food safety workshop in Port Moresby, stressing food safety as a shared responsibility between regulators and businesses. Teacher housing strain: Tubusereia Junior High School says teacher accommodation remains the biggest barrier, affecting attendance and learning.
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