National Security & Elections: Police Minister Sir John Pundari set out seven priorities for PNG policing ahead of the 2027 election, including a National Firearms Amnesty (Feb 28–Sep 16, 2026), election security, provincial accountability, and moving beyond the FATF grey list. Regional Election Support: PM James Marape says he’ll ask Timor-Leste to provide 200 defence personnel for a proposed multinational force to help secure and supervise PNG’s 2027 election. Diplomacy & Culture: PNG and Vanuatu broke ground on a new PNG diplomatic mission in Port Vila, backed by Vanuatu land and VT100 million, strengthening ties beyond politics into infrastructure and people-to-people links. Education Modernisation: Education Minister Francis Kikin Siune launched PNG’s first Integrated ICT Policy and AI-powered EduNex platform to digitise teaching, learning, and school administration. Health & Women’s Rights: Western Highlands is rolling out PNG’s first cervical cancer elimination programme, expanding screening, treatment, and HPV vaccination for women and girls. Culture & Creative Industry: Central music veteran Dika Dai was named President of the Central Music Association ahead of the 2026 Central Music, Arts and Culture Festival; Miss Bird of Paradise also announced a rotating provincial hosting model, with Western Highlands set to host the 2026 pageant week. Community Safety in Schools: The Education Minister backed police action after violence involving secondary students in NCD, stressing schools must be places of learning.