AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSatellite Internet in PNG: Remington Group has launched Starlink Enterprise in Papua New Guinea as a local reseller, with billing in kina, prepaid options at branches, and local installation and support—aimed at extending connectivity to remote areas, including solar-powered packages. Trade vs aid push: Prime Minister James Marape urged US businesses at UNGA in New York to shift PNG ties “from aid to trade,” pitching investment incentives and PNG’s role as a gateway to Asian markets. Pacific climate funding: Jeff Bezos’ Earth Fund announced $25m in grants to protect ocean areas across the Cook Islands, Kiribati, PNG, Tonga and Vanuatu, as it works to spend more than $7b remaining over the next four years. Regional security and tech: PNG called for stronger international action against IUU fishing, including technology-driven surveillance and enforcement. Media and AI governance: PNG’s Media Council leader Neville Choi was named PINA president, stressing newsroom accountability and human oversight as AI reshapes Pacific media workflows. Science spotlight: PNG’s 8th National Science Research and Technology Conference in Goroka showcased practical innovations, from climate resilience to digital projects. Climate risk watch: Coverage highlights El Niño-driven drought and frost impacts hitting PNG crops, with knock-on food security concerns.
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