AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew Species Discovery: Australian-led researchers have confirmed a new “walking shark” from Milne Bay, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, a fin-walker locals call “kadedekedewa,” underscoring how much PNG’s reefs still hold—and how vulnerable such species may be. Education & Connectivity: Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) has partnered with Lightspeed PNG to bring secure internet to 16 Library Learning Centres, boosting digital learning for kids and teachers. Safe Schools Push: PNG’s Education Department is revising its Behaviour Management Policy with PNG–Australia support, aiming to tackle bullying, school-related gender-based violence, and online/AI-driven risks. Women in Tech Pathways: PNG UoT in Lae opened a new 100-bed women’s residence, while a PNG UoT graduate is now working on the dorm project as a site clerk—both focused on expanding engineering and technical opportunities. Climate Watch: El Niño forecasts are rising, with warnings of major impacts for Pacific water and weather—timely as PNG prepares for dry-season pressure. Disaster Response: PNG has released K5 million in relief for Manus after undersea volcanic activity sent pumice ash and disrupted fishing and access to essentials.
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