Education & AI in PNG: UPNG students say they’re already using AI daily or weekly for study and writing, while UPNG pushes an AI-powered university plan with ethics and human control. Digital access in the regions: Starlink is arriving at Kerema Coronation Secondary School in Gulf, and UPNG’s wider IT push aims to connect remote learners and expand AI, cyber security, fintech and digital training. Disaster readiness: TISA Bank joined the National Disaster Centre and IOM for disaster risk management training, focusing on hazard planning, communication and emergency coordination. Bougainville culture & community services: Bougainville launched four passenger vessels for atoll communities to improve safety, transport, education access and medical evacuations. Election trust ahead of 2027: Commentaries warn PNG has less than a year to fix election problems, especially the Common Roll and funding delays. Sports & youth culture: Wan Squad heads to Sydney to showcase PNG dance talent on the global stage, while Morobe youths form a youth association to tackle idleness and access training. Environment & Indigenous land protection: A GEF-backed initiative targets protecting 700,000 hectares of highlands ecosystems by centring Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Governance & spending: A major focus this week is PNG’s record budget facing implementation gaps, plus calls for ministers to publish detailed seven-year performance and spending reports.