Sovereign Wealth Fund Push: PNG’s Sovereign Wealth Fund chief technical adviser Ian Tarutia says the long-awaited fund could be PNG’s “game-changer” for turning finite resource wealth into long-term independence, framing it as the country’s superannuation for future generations. Mining Benefits & Local Jobs: PNG Resource Week coverage highlights pressure for mining communities to gain more through local businesses and landowner participation, with Ok Tedi Mining targeting 80% local procurement by 2030 and Marape outlining a new phase of mining and LNG development. Food Security Warning: The Agriculture and Livestock department says PNG must cut reliance on imported food as prices rise, citing food safety risks and climate-linked threats to local food systems. Fisheries Cooperation: PNG and Timor-Leste fisheries officers are exchanging skills to strengthen compliance and tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Rural Energy & Services: A solar lighting project in Simbu’s Kakondo is bringing clean power, streetlights, and a community resource centre to dozens of households. Blue Pacific Peace Call: PNG and Pacific leaders renew calls for an “Ocean of Peace” after reports of a Chinese long-range missile test, linking regional security to maritime safety and environmental protection. Education Access: Voices from across PNG urge faster action on teacher shortages and remote school support, warning that weak service delivery is widening learning gaps.