AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation Tech: PNG launched the AI-powered EduNex learning management system and an Integrated ICT Policy for Education, aiming to digitise classrooms nationwide and support teachers with standards for connectivity, digital classrooms, data protection, training and financing. University Reform: UPNG, under new vice-chancellor Prof Ian Findlay, announced a full review of courses and plans to bring AI and modern workplace skills into the curriculum. Media & Democracy: A parliamentary communications inquiry says journalists face intimidation, harassment and online abuse, urging legislative reform and stronger institutions to protect safety and editorial independence. Fair Markets: The government is pushing a “level playing field” for business through consumer protection and competition regulation, linking the push to digital commerce and changing investment patterns. Mining Lab Quality: Simberi Gold’s Process Laboratory received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, boosting confidence in gold assay results and production reporting. Water Crisis Risk: Port Moresby’s urgent pipeline repairs were delayed after landowners blocked access to a major leak that could threaten more than half the city’s water supply. Energy Reliability: PNG’s power reliability is estimated to cost the economy K6–K8 billion a year, mostly through outages, backup diesel and lost investment.
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