AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Welcome: With Rugby League World Cup matches set to begin in Port Moresby on Saturday, a local appeal urges authorities to clean up Boroko, tackle betel-nut litter and keep walkways clear for visitors. Kumuls and Roots: Several players are connecting with PNG heritage at the tournament: Bailey Biondi-Odo is learning about his Hula roots, while Jack de Belin says he feels at home representing the country. Tourism and Culture: PNG is targeting K3.6 billion in annual tourism output by 2028, with leaders urging investment that brings income to communities and showcases the country’s cultures, landscapes and traditions. Education: 103 Papua New Guineans, including 61 women, will study at Australian universities in 2027 through Australia Awards. Children and Families: The next phase of PNG’s Street Children Response Program will focus on awareness and parental engagement, following support for about 235 children in several towns. Women in League: A new critique of the PNG Chiefs’ 2028 NRL plans asks why the club has no women’s team, arguing women should share in the sport’s opportunities.
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