AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Visa Bonds Go Permanent: The U.S. has locked in a refundable visa bond rule for visitor/business visas, with consular officers able to require deposits up to $20,000 for applicants from 50 countries—a list that includes Papua New Guinea—starting Aug 3. Mt Hagen Jobs & Tourism Boost: A new multi-million kina Hotel Gilgal has opened in Mt Hagen, creating 80+ jobs and aiming to lift Western Highlands’ hospitality profile. Garma Festival, Indigenous Connections: At Garma, Australia’s foreign minister stressed First Nations ties as “core strategic” Pacific diplomacy, while Indigenous performers and international partners shared culture through collaborations on Yolngu Country. Youth Learning Support: The Gamuna Foundation ran a school awareness program for primary students on education, health, law and order, and alcohol/drug abuse. PNG Education Goes Digital: PNG launched the AI-powered EduNEX learning platform and an Integrated ICT Policy, aiming to digitise classrooms and support teachers nationwide. Human Rights Policy Soft Launch: PNG’s Department of Justice and Attorney-General rolled out a long-awaited National Human Rights Policy, with EU and UN support, focusing on GBV, land rights, and access to services.
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