AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAgriculture Research: Papua New Guinea’s Agriculture Minister John Boito launched the National Agriculture Research System (NARS) Policy Framework 2026 in Lae, aiming to modernise research, improve coordination, and deliver practical farm benefits, alongside a World Bank roadmap for agri-food transformation. Digital Inclusion & Connectivity: NICTA wrapped up a week-long Quality of Service verification on mobile coverage reports, while Digicel PNG announced end-to-end 5G readiness after trials hit peak speeds of 1.2Gbps—paving the way for faster, lower-latency services. Satellite Internet Push: The US Embassy launched Starlink at the American Corner in Waigani, and Lightspeed PNG connected Tubusereia Junior High School in Central Province with managed, filtered high-speed access. New Species Discovery: Researchers studying “walking sharks” in PNG and northern Australia identified a new Hemiscyllium species, Hemiscyllium dugeonae, expanding known shark diversity. Governance & Elections: Dr Nicole Haley was appointed Electoral Commissioner as PNG ramps up for the 2027 vote, with debate focused on trust, local capacity, and election administration readiness. Security & Skills: PNGDF personnel completed eight weeks of automotive and carpentry training under the PNG-Australia partnership.
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