AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation: A call to restore discipline and respect in schools follows reports of exam-related violence, with educators urged to work alongside parents and communities to protect teachers and help students become responsible citizens. Bougainville: The province’s independence push faces a crucial test as PNG’s Parliament prepares to debate the 2019 referendum, in which nearly 98% voted to break away. Coral Reefs: Pacific conservationists warn that reefs are running out of time to recover between bleaching events; for PNG and its neighbours, reefs sustain marine life, protect coasts and support food supplies. PNG Chiefs: The new club’s logo and jersey draw on cultural symbols from across the country, including ceremonial feathers, cassowary bone and kina shells, in a bid to create a shared national identity ahead of its 2028 NRL debut. Health: Nasfund’s Pinktober sessions highlighted the importance of early breast cancer detection, as distance, cost and limited diagnostic services remain barriers for many women. Digital Skills: A new Digicel Foundation–Cisco partnership will offer students and teachers free training in areas including cybersecurity, programming and artificial intelligence.
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