AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater Crisis Watch: Port Moresby’s leaking raw-water pipeline repair has been delayed after traditional landowners block access to the site, raising fears the city could lose more than half its water supply if the pipe fails. Digital Governance: NICTA has welcomed new ICT minister Robert Naguri, praising outgoing Timothy Masiu’s push for digital reforms and promising faster rollout of digital services, especially for rural communities. Electricity Reality Check: PNG’s power sector is defending its independent power producer model as critics question why reliability remains poor, with estimates putting the economic drag of unreliable power at billions of kina each year. Diplomacy & Tech: Taiwan has suspended spot LNG purchases from PNG after Port Moresby ordered closure of Taipei’s representative office, while PNG and China also reaffirmed cooperation across petroleum, trade, health and technology. Marine Conservation: Solomon Islands has joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a transboundary marine protected area led by PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji. Campus Security: PNG University of Technology says there was no new breach after a weekend scare, and it has boosted patrols with a dedicated police vehicle. Science & Nature: Researchers rediscovered a “mythical” Auwo bird on camera traps after more than 140 years, and a 5.6 quake hit New Ireland Region.
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