NCDC Reform Watch: NCD Governor Powes Parkop calls the release of the NCDC Organisational Capacity Assessment Report a “critical milestone,” saying the evidence-based recommendations will help professionalise staff and strengthen Port Moresby’s governance and service delivery. Education & Skills: Markham Valley Secondary School in Morobe is boosting student futures with a volunteer-led music program teaching electric instruments, stage performance and sound system setup beyond the formal curriculum. Rural Reading Boost: United Development Foundation donates library and resource books to Kaliwai Primary and Doliba Primary in Sol Nomane, Simbu, framing it as a “bank of knowledge” for disadvantaged learners. Women in Maritime: Steamships Ship Management and Australia Awards PNG relaunch the Women in Maritime scholarship, funding training and sea-time placements for up to 10 women a year toward Officer of the Watch qualifications. Community Safety: Enga police and PNG Defence Force rescued an elderly woman after a torture video tied to sorcery accusations went viral in Porgera; investigations continue with no arrests yet. Digital Push: UPNG relaunched its Centre of Excellence in Information Technology and announced new IT certificate programmes, with more specialised degrees planned from 2027. Tourism Planning: PNGTPA and NCDC launch a National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey to improve tourism investment decisions and event readiness. Culture & Faith: A national military wives’ convention traces its roots to a prayer circle started in Taurama Barracks, now giving army spouses a formal national voice. Travel Connectivity: Air Niugini resumes direct Port Moresby–Tokyo flights from July 18, restoring a major international link after a six-year gap. Sports Diplomacy: Reports highlight the PNG Chiefs’ NRL pathway as both a rugby dream and a wider Pacific influence play, with major funding and development plans tied to the franchise.