AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNRL & PNG identity: The PNG Chiefs have landed superstar winger Brian To’o on a three-year deal for their inaugural NRL season in 2028, with Penrith confirming he’ll leave at the end of 2027; the Chiefs say the move is about more than football—family, culture and Pacific values—while To’o is set to link up with Jarome Luai. Sports & youth inspiration: Prime Minister James Marape congratulated undefeated boxer Sheilla Yama after her IBF title defence in Auckland, praising her discipline and “independent path” as a model for PNG youth. Culture & fashion spotlight: George Kurokuro won the first-ever MBOP Sarong Category at Miss Bird of Paradise, using a sarong design that blends regional PNG elements—ending with the Oro butterfly as the centrepiece. Education & public service: UPNG and SILAG signed an MoU to fast-track land tenure for SILAG’s move toward becoming PNG’s first dedicated Public Service University. Community & health: PNG marked World Breastfeeding Week with a push for “Golden Hour” skin-to-skin and early initiation of breastfeeding. Reform & rehabilitation: Commissioner Noel Sarei outlined correctional service reforms placing rehabilitation and reintegration at the centre, including education, vocational training and post-release support. Cultural preservation funding: The National Cultural Commission partnered with East Sepik, backing preservation and traditional practices with K500,000.
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