National Content & Jobs: Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina has approved the Pasca A Gas Project’s National Content Plan, aiming to boost training, employment, and PNG-owned business participation in project supply and services. Education in the City: NCD Education functions are being transferred to the National Capital District Commission, bringing 92 schools and about 2,290 teachers under NCDC management to strengthen Port Moresby service delivery. Women’s Leadership: Westpac Outstanding Women Awards spotlight more than 200 nominees, with Stella Ipang taking the overall win for advancing gender equality and inclusion in PNG’s immunisation sector. Community Health & Environment: Motu-Koitabu coastal communities are calling for stronger support to tackle rising rubbish and plastic pollution along the shoreline, linking waste to health, livelihoods, and marine damage. STEM & Opportunity: A Central/Milne Bay student is set to study electrical engineering in India through PNG’s STEM scholarship, highlighting how reliable electricity can reshape learning and career paths. Women in Football: A Wewak programme used football to build girls’ confidence, leadership, and life skills, combining teacher/community training with a women’s festival. Catholic Milestone: Bougainville’s Catholic diocese marks 125 years of missionary presence with events running Aug 14–17, including a Jubilee Mass in Hahela. Regional Security Ties: Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles is in PNG for talks on deepening the Pukpuk Treaty partnership and defence cooperation. Visa Bond Debate: The US Embassy in Port Moresby defends Vanuatu’s permanent US$20,000 visa bond, citing overstays and screening gaps—an issue closely watched across the Pacific.