British Accent Challenge: The British Deputy High Commissioner visited Legend FM in Port Moresby to help draw the winner of its month-long “British Accent Challenge,” with William Aila taking the top spot and the diplomat highlighting how many different British accents exist. Independence Safety Call: In Madang, the provincial police commander urged residents to celebrate PNG’s 51st Independence Anniversary peacefully, warning against misinformation, hate, and violence. Hiri Moale Festival Backing: Air Niugini and WR Carpenters Group both stepped in as gold sponsors for the Hiri Moale Festival, backing cultural heritage and offering winners travel prizes and logistics support. El Niño Response Planning: Health and emergency services, with IOM and the National Disaster Centre, launched a multi-agency assessment to map El Niño impacts across water, food, health, education, shelter, and protection so aid targets the most affected communities. Youth Through Sport: NYDA supported a kickboxing tournament message that discipline, respect, and character matter as much as competition. Digital Push: NICTA cleared 5G spectrum in the 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands for licensing, aiming to speed up next-generation mobile services. Corruption & Justice Training: The Law Society and Public Prosecutor Helen Roalakona stressed that graft cases are hard without strong proof, calling for competent, ethical legal practice and better prosecution readiness. NCD Lifestyle Medicine: NCDPHA promoted lifestyle medicine and stronger primary care in Port Moresby to tackle rising non-communicable diseases.