AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation & Youth: More than 200 PNG English teachers are in Port Moresby marking Grade 12 Written Expression papers, with the Department of Education stressing exam integrity and warning against cheating. Public Health: UNICEF has delivered PNG’s first 100,000 HPV vaccine vials, with 280,000 planned for a September 2026 rollout targeting girls aged 9–14 in two provinces. Culture & Community: The 66th Mt Hagen Show opened with new cultural groups and international visitors, including a first-time Koinambe Waire Brukim Kumul Group appearance. Local Heritage & Festivals: PNG Ports has joined the Hiri Moale Festival as a Silver Sponsor, backing Motu-Koitabu cultural identity and youth continuity. Governance & Service Delivery: NCD education functions are being transferred to NCDC, moving 92 schools and thousands of teachers and students under the commission for stronger Port Moresby delivery. Sports: Fiji has officially joined the Pacific Rugby League Partnership, joining PNG, Samoa and Tonga with a major Australia-backed investment focused on schools and young players. Environment: Motu-Koitabu coastal communities are calling for action on rising rubbish and plastic pollution affecting health, marine life and livelihoods. Energy & Skills: A STEM scholarship story highlights how reliable electricity can shape rural students’ futures, with one Central/Milne Bay student heading to India for electrical engineering.
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