AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElectoral Reform: Dr. Nicole Haley has been appointed Papua New Guinea’s new Electoral Commissioner, with Prime Minister James Marape calling it a timely, bipartisan decision as the country gears up for the 2027 National General Election and election-security planning continues. Governance & Law: The Constitutional and Law Reform Commission has launched an Issues Paper to review District Development Authority laws, kicking off nationwide consultations on how DDAs are working and what should change. Digital Connectivity for Schools: Tubusereia Junior High School in Central Province has its first high-speed internet via Starlink, aiming to boost learning resources and school administration with managed access for students. Forestry Digital Upgrade: The EU-FCCB Programme has delivered new video-conferencing and communications equipment to the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority to strengthen knowledge management and cut operating costs across 22 provincial offices. Climate & Science: NASA satellites are tracking a rare underwater volcanic eruption north of PNG that could be forming new land, while PNG’s weather bureau has declared El Niño active. New Research from PNG Waters: A new walking shark species has been identified from Milne Bay dives, adding to PNG’s growing marine science profile.
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