Retirement Reform Win: NARI staff superannuation changes have just earned a national award after 20 years of steady, rules-based savings and on-time payments—an early signal that better retirement systems are possible in PNG. Internet Governance: PNG has begun nationwide internet content filtering, with NICTA and the Office of Censorship activating phased enforcement and issuing compliance instructions to ISPs, warning non-compliance could trigger show-cause action. Policy Scrutiny: A proposed National Monitoring and Coordination Authority is facing pushback over duplication, cost, and overlap with existing planning and evaluation bodies ahead of the next elections. Tech + Trade Moves: PM James Marape is in France courting French investors and tech firms, while PNG and Queensland are revitalising their highway partnership to boost road planning, maintenance, and climate resilience. Maritime Women: PNG marked International Day for Women in Maritime, spotlighting women leading ports and projects. Environment + Safety: PNG warns New Ireland communities to stop fishing in affected coastal areas after preliminary tests found metals linked to dead marine life and illness reports. Business + Connectivity: Air Niugini is gradually retiring its long-serving Fokker fleet as Airbus A220s roll out, and High Arctic Overseas signed as authorised distributor for Atlas Copco Power Technique products in PNG.