AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSecurity: Police seized high-powered weapons and explosives in the Southern Highlands as MPs called for violent criminal groups to be declared terrorist organisations. Prime Minister James Marape also ordered tougher patrols along the Highlands Highway. Energy: ExxonMobil has taken over as operator of the Papua LNG project, with a final investment decision targeted for later this year. Economy: Parliament passed capital-markets legislation 76–0, which the government says will help attract investment and grow the economy. Tourism: MRDC urged greater investment to diversify PNG beyond mining and petroleum, while regional tourism leaders called for closer Pacific cooperation. World Cup: Lebanon’s Cedars arrive in Port Moresby for Saturday’s clash with PNG, with a large home crowd expected. Regional policing: Police chiefs appointed PNG Commissioner David Manning to lead the newly established Pacific Community of Policing. Cost of living: A new report says people in PNG and Solomon Islands must work more than four days to afford a basic basket of food staples.
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