AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOcean and Climate: A UN report says climate change has cut the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon by about six per cent, raising concerns for Pacific communities and marine ecosystems. PNG Connections: Air Niugini is preparing its first Auckland flights, opening a new route for travel, study and business links with New Zealand. Papua’s Forests: Fires burned more than 30,000 hectares across Papua’s six provinces from January to July, over three times the area recorded in 2025. Sport and Identity: The Kumuls’ World Cup campaign has drawn strong attention, with their clash against England putting PNG’s rugby league culture on the international stage. Creative Arts: Artist Albert Joseph warns PNG’s art schools face rundown facilities, funding shortages and a lack of qualified lecturers, putting training opportunities at risk. PNG Heritage: The banana’s history reaches back to Papua New Guinea, where the Kuk swamp holds some of the earliest evidence of cultivation. Women in Business: A visit to the Women’s Business Resource Centre highlighted support for PNG women entrepreneurs through skills, mentoring and networks.
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