AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoTelecom Leadership: Digicel Pacific has appointed Tim Bryson to lead government relations and external affairs across Australia, PNG and Pacific markets, aiming to strengthen stakeholder and policy engagement. Connectivity Gap: Australia’s Pacific minister says PNG’s internet is among the most expensive for its income, leaving over 80% of people priced out—urging faster, affordable connectivity to lift jobs and growth. Sport & Pride: PNG and NSW/Qld fighters are set for the Kokoda Challenge Cup boxing show in Port Moresby on May 31, with elite men’s and women’s bouts on the card. Fuel Stability: PNG’s fuel watchdog says supplies are stable and recent worries were driven by delayed subsidy payments, not import shortages. Women’s Representation: A new PNG election rule sets a 10% women-candidate quota for parties, but analysts say it will only matter if parties actively recruit women ahead of 2027. Health & Services: PNG’s Central Public Health Laboratory launched a 2025–2030 strategy to boost in-country testing for diseases like HIV and TB.
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