AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSovereign Cloud & AI: PNG is set to inaugurate Kumul Cloud Infinity—its Sovereign Cloud and AI datacenter—on 21 August in Port Moresby, aiming to keep critical data and AI workloads hosted in-country. Telecom Deal: PNG DataCo and Digicel PNG have signed a five-year bandwidth and network support agreement, boosting fibre capacity and preparing for future 5G needs. Health Education: The interim council for PNG’s standalone University of Medicine and Health Sciences has been sworn in, with the government committing K2 billion for infrastructure and more tenders expected soon. Power Tech: PNG Power is rolling out smart meters and upgraded monitoring to tackle electricity theft and reduce a reported ~12% loss rate. Aviation Training: Kokopo Technical Secondary Grade 12 students toured Tokua Airport and watched Air Niugini engineers replace an aircraft engine—hands-on STEM exposure. Regional Fisheries Watch: Operation Island Chief 2026 flagged 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four during surveillance across 27.5 million sq km, with PNG among participating members. Digital Sovereignty Debate: A Pacific communications analysis argues sovereignty isn’t just social media—it’s also submarine cable control and who shapes what people can access.
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