AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Action: Activists in London urged insurers to reject gas expansion off Papua New Guinea, warning of risks to the Coral Triangle and local livelihoods. Church Partnership: Fiji’s Methodist Church and PNG’s United Church agreed to work together on education, health, disaster recovery and community support. Higher Education: UPNG Council has ordered an independent probe into leadership allegations following Vice-Chancellor Ian Findlay’s resignation; Chancellor Sir Robert Igara is on voluntary leave, and Professor Betty Lovai is acting vice-chancellor. Student Access: A K150 tertiary admissions test is being criticized as an extra burden on rural school-leavers. Bougainville, meanwhile, will move Grade 8 pupils into Grade 9 without selection. Health Workforce: New Ireland has partnered with Hong Kong’s Tung Wah College to help local nurses earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Gender Safety: PNG’s GBV plenary put provincial priorities at the centre, with officials calling for coordinated action and reliable funding. Culture: Melanesian Festival Aotearoa marked five years of bringing PNG, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Torres Strait communities together through arts, food and performance.
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