AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Finance: PNG Customs revenue rose 42% to K1.48 billion in the September quarter, a surge Prime Minister James Marape praised. Health: The HPV vaccine rollout starts in Port Moresby on November 9, with expansion to other provinces planned for 2027 to help prevent cervical cancer. Security: West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel says residents are alarmed by violent crime after 12 armed men died in a police shootout in Kimbe. Climate: El Niño and unusually warm Pacific waters are raising drought, bushfire and food-security concerns, with dry conditions forecast to persist into next year. Bougainville: Parliament’s debate on the independence referendum continues, with leaders stressing both the 2019 vote and the need for workable institutions and a constitutional process. Energy: Marape met Papua LNG landowner representatives and pledged to protect their benefits; critics say the project’s financial risks and public costs need close scrutiny before a final investment decision. Rugby League: The Kumuls prepare to face England after their heavy loss to Samoa, with Josh Feledy named to make his debut.
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