Commonwealth & Climate Diplomacy: PM James Marape met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, passing PNG’s condolences and discussing climate action, rainforests, and the push for carbon-remuneration for tree preservation. Energy & Jobs: The Pasca A Gas Project won approval for its National Content Plan, aiming to expand PNG training, employment, and local business supply opportunities. Education in the Capital: NCD education functions are being transferred to the National Capital District Commission, bringing 92 schools, 2,290 teachers, and about 107,000 students under NCDC management. STEM Pathways: A Central/Milne Bay student secured a Government STEM scholarship to study electrical engineering in India, highlighting how reliable power shapes learning. Community Health & Environment: Motu-Koitabu coastal communities are calling for stronger action against rising rubbish and plastic pollution affecting health, marine life, and livelihoods. Women & Youth Through Sport: A Wewak women’s football programme used football plus education and life skills to empower girls aged 13–18 and tackle safety and gender-based violence prevention. Local Care Support: KPHL backed five out-of-home care centres for vulnerable children with funding raised through its charity golf challenge. Visa Reciprocity Debate: Marape says PNG will review visa reciprocity after the US introduced a refundable K88,000 bond for PNG travellers. Health Watch: PNG is seeing a rise in eye diseases like cataracts, with diabetes flagged as a growing risk.