Digital Identity & Jobs: Two Western Pacific University teams swept PNG’s National Digital ID Hackathon at DTS 2026, winning for WokKonek (linking jobseekers and employers via SevisPass/SevisPay) and SevisBirth (offline birth registration for health facilities). Cybersecurity & Policy: A tech voice backs PNG’s push to criminalise AI deepfakes and digital impersonation, while warning the wider cybercrime package may be moving faster than many people realise. Digital Access Reality Check: Experts say satellite internet is spreading, but reliable power is the missing link—solar-plus-Starlink setups are helping schools and health services stay online. Governance Crackdown: PM Marape suspends 70-plus public service chiefs for missed reporting deadlines, signalling tighter accountability across departments and agencies. Maritime Tragedy: Villagers hold a vigil for victims as bodies wash ashore after a boat capsized off East New Britain, with 27 feared dead. Culture & Sport Abroad: Team PNG arrives in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games, with indoor opening ceremony featuring music and cultural storytelling. Local Business & Food Culture: Oro Craft Chocolate in Northern (Oro) turns indigenous okari nuts into small-batch tree-to-bar bars. Gesi Spotlight: Enga says it’s leading Gesi implementation and plans ward-level delivery through Ward Development Committees. Connectivity Boost: Air Niugini restores direct Port Moresby–Tokyo (Narita) flights to strengthen tourism, trade and people-to-people links. Safety & Community: A Catholic priest urges community education and grief counselling to help curb sorcery-related violence.