AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Public Infrastructure: PNG’s next DPI push moves toward biometric voting pilots and new digital ID tools, with phased trials using facial, fingerprint and iris checks in parts of the Highlands and NCD, aiming to tackle gaps where millions of eligible voters are still outside the national ID system. Public Safety & Justice Tech: Northern Command in Lae is getting a forensic laboratory, backed by the Australian Federal Police, to speed up court cases that previously stalled when forensic evidence wasn’t available on time. Mining & Lab Standards: Great Pacific Gold starts diamond drilling at the Magiabe target in East New Britain, while Simberi Gold’s process lab earns ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation—both signals of tighter technical capability in PNG’s resource sector. Food Safety: Goodman Fielder PNG and Prima Smallgoods/Food Pro receive HACCP certification from NISIT, strengthening quality and export-ready standards. ICT & Skills: ITI PNG signs an MoU with APCS to train ICT diploma students, and PNG sends STEM scholars to the U.S. Business & Connectivity: Ruswin Technology Expo 2026 asks if PNG businesses are ready for 2030, as Datec plans retail expansion and a sovereign cloud/AI data centre push. Hospitality Tech: Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites opens, bringing Marriott’s Sheraton brand into PNG with “technology-enabled” guest experiences.
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