AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCancer Care in Crises: Médecins Sans Frontières will speak at the World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong, saying cancer treatment—from screening to palliative care—is possible even in low-resource settings, but women face major barriers to prevention and timely care. Education Under El Niño: PNG’s Education Department issued emergency guidelines as drought worsens, with staged rules for water safety, school hours, and extra protections for students sitting national exams. Leadership in Community Work: Digicel PNG Foundation appointed Valda Kilangis-Kereu as its new CEO, promising continuity of programs across Papua New Guinea. Independence Voices: A reflection on “unlikely voices” in PNG’s independence story highlights Nikolai Miklouho-Macklay and Brian Leonard Cooper, linking earlier struggles for rights and self-government to 1975. Faith and Learning: Dame Maria Kopkop urged students to build PNG’s future through education, character, health, and responsible citizenship. Culture & Youth: PNGUNRE hosted a West New Britain Lik Lik cultural celebration, while scouts impressed at Alotau’s Independence Day flag-raising. Public Service Updates: The Teaching Service Commission rejected claims of a premature teachers’ pay rise, warning teachers not to rely on unverified media reports.
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