Pacific Media: PNG has put in a bid to host the 9th Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Media Summit in Port Moresby in 2028, with Media Council president Neville Choi saying the country wants to build on recent gains in media-government engagement. Governance & Service Delivery: Opposition leader James Nomane is calling to end “PNG Time,” arguing delays are hurting everything from healthcare to electricity and government processing. Education Tech: BSP’s 50for50 GivimBek initiative has delivered 20 new, software-equipped computers and a local network to Tabubil Secondary School, restoring practical ICT learning. Cyber & Finance Security: PNG’s financial sector is warning that illegal gambling, cybercrime, scams and money laundering are increasingly linked and cross-border, with new AML/CTF discussions highlighting gaps in oversight and enforcement. Health Research: PNG and Japan have launched a five-year Satreps project to eliminate malaria, with East Sepik as a main field site and work also planned in Madang and Port Moresby. Connectivity in Remote PNG: Remington Group has entered the Starlink Enterprise market, offering local kina billing, installation and support, and plans solar-powered options for areas with limited power. Innovation Awards: A PNG Research, Science and Technology Conference in Goroka named UNRE researcher Kathleen Diapong Innovator of the Year for a local stockfeed formulation, alongside winners in solar, apps and home automation.