AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Governance Handover: NICTA welcomed new ICT minister Robert Naguri and credited outgoing Timothy Masiu with key reforms including the Digital Government Act, Starlink licensing, and the National Cyber Security Strategy. Digital Public Infrastructure: Telikom PNG and the government signed an MoU with DICT to expand Digital Public Infrastructure, including digital identity and e-government services. Parliament Online: PNG’s National Parliament launched a new official website with UNDP and Australian support, aiming to make legislation and committee work easier to access. Elections Readiness: An election expert says PNG isn’t ready for biometric voting in GE27, citing funding, time, and the mismatch with limited preferential voting. Health & Accountability: Ok Tedi responded to social media health fears by launching an independent medical investigation with Daru Hospital and external lab testing. Campus Security: PNG University of Technology moved to reassure students after weekend security scares, including a new police vehicle, patrols, CCTV plans, and stronger night coverage. Energy Diplomacy: Taiwan halted PNG LNG spot purchases after Port Moresby ordered closure of Taipei’s office, raising economic pressure. Science & Nature: Camera-trap footage of the “mythical” Auwo bird (lost to science for 140 years) went viral, reigniting conservation interest. Earth & Risk: A 5.6 quake hit New Ireland Region, while WWII bomb blasts in Indonesia were linked to illegal blast fishing—an ongoing safety warning for the region.
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