AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation Education: Grade 12 science students from Kokopo Technical Secondary School got a rare, hands-on look at commercial aircraft maintenance at Tokua Airport in Rabaul, watching Air Niugini engineers replace an engine on a Fokker 70 and meeting licensed maintenance engineer Chuck Matane. Medical Training: PNG moved closer to its first standalone medical university in 50 years as interim council members were sworn in to set governance, leadership appointments and academic standards, with K2 billion committed for infrastructure. Mining Leadership: K92 Mining announced a leadership succession for its Kainantu operation, appointing David Medilek as CEO and director from Oct 1, 2026, with John Lewins shifting to non-executive chair. Power Tech: PNG Power is rolling out smart meters and upgraded monitoring to tackle electricity theft and reduce a roughly 12% loss rate. Earthquake Update: A 5.8 quake struck near PNG’s northern coast; no immediate damage reports, but monitoring continues for aftershocks. Regional Tech & Security: FFA’s Operation Island Chief 2026 flagged 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four in a major anti-illegal fishing surveillance push across 27.5 million sq km. Local Digital Skills: PNGUOT Alumni Association soft-launched an online SaaS platform to centralise alumni networking and support university development.
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