Emergency Care & Governance: National St John Ambulance welcomed Prime Minister James Marape’s pledge to introduce legislation formally recognising the service as PNG’s national emergency ambulance provider, aiming to strengthen long-term support for frontline responders. Youth & Livelihoods: Marape’s “I will find you” promise is turning into a National Youth Engagement Strategy (2025–2029) targeting one million youth jobs through pathways like agriculture, fisheries, tourism, SMEs, digital work and labour mobility. Mining, Money & Rules: Mining Minister Solen Loifa says mineral exports hit a record K32 billion last year, while PNG CORE launched a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion policy to tackle barriers in mining, petroleum and energy workplaces. Extractives Trust: PNG Resources Week also pushed stronger transparency, governance and compliance to build investor confidence and ensure fair community benefits. Digital Access: Digicel PNG signed on as a Gold Sponsor of DTS26, backing a more connected and inclusive digital public ecosystem. Environment & Coasts: National Volunteer Service planted mangroves in Central’s Barakau as a climate-resilience move, linking volunteering with a greener, more resilient PNG. Biodiversity & Safety: Air Niugini confirmed a return Auckland–Port Moresby route after 26 years, highlighting PNG’s marine biodiversity as a draw for divers and war historians. Regional Ocean Work: PNG and Solomon Islands advanced maritime boundary treaty discussions, progressing technical and legal steps toward bringing the treaty into force.