AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Disaster Watch: Papua New Guinea is bracing for the strongest El Niño on record, with Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology warning heat extremes are likely to surpass past levels, while UN updates say it could persist into early 2027 and hit communities hard. Earthquakes: A 5.7-magnitude quake struck PNG at about 2004 GMT, with the epicentre reported by GFZ at 10 km depth. Digital ID & Public Service: PNG has set a December 31 deadline for every public servant to receive a digital ID, aiming to cut duplicate and “ghost” payroll records under the One Person, One Position, One Pay policy. Elections & Biometrics: A policy push argues biometrics can strengthen voter verification and the electoral roll, but should not replace the secret ballot and must be paired with policing and oversight. Media & Connectivity: Revival Centres of PNG launched an online radio and TV station in Port Moresby, using tech to reach remote communities. Health Systems: NCDPHA is promoting lifestyle medicine and stronger primary care to tackle rising non-communicable diseases in Port Moresby. Aviation Skills: PNG’s civil aviation regulator received commendation after inspectors achieved Airbus A220 certification with Air Niugini support. Carbon & Forests: PNG is advancing carbon trading rules and jurisdictional REDD+ work, positioning rainforests as a potential future export economy.
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