AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSubsea Cable Tensions: A new report warns the Pacific is unusually exposed to undersea cable sabotage, pointing to a pattern of “grey-zone” interference around Taiwan and stressing how vulnerable the wider region is. Education Upgrades: In Port Moresby, Ela Murray International School has finished phase one of new classrooms, built for flexible, tech-ready learning. Youth Budget Push: Rangatahi across Aotearoa are urging Budget 2026 support for youth spaces, mental health, transport, and affordable childcare. Skills for Work: PNG and Australia launched the Pacific Australia Skills program in Port Moresby to expand technical and vocational training pathways. Culture Spotlight: The inaugural Bilum and Arts Festival kicked off in the capital, with leaders calling it a permanent platform for culture, tourism, and women’s empowerment. Health Access: St John commissioned PNG’s first ambulance service in Unggai Bena District, after local recruitment and training. Labour Mobility: Australia’s PALM Expo is bringing employers to PNG to recruit for roles like aged care and early childhood education. Governance Pressure: A separate theme running through the week: rising costs and failing governance are squeezing everyday life.
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