Bougainville Peace & Leadership: A Bougainvillean writer urges Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Belden Namah to treat Bougainville’s future with humility, pointing to the 2001 Peace Agreement and constitutional processes after the 2019 independence vote. Governance & National Identity: Another opinion piece argues PNG’s problems stem from leadership, institutions, rule of law, and accountability—not race—while calling on citizens to reject corruption. Culture Funding: BSP sponsors K100,000 for the 2026 Hiri Moale Festival, backing a long-running push to preserve Motu-Koita cultural tradition. Indigenous Ocean Protection: Melanesian Ocean Reserve plans a multinational Indigenous marine protection framework across PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia, guided by Indigenous values. Education Partnerships: Australia’s PNG Secondary Education Program starts, aiming for safer, more inclusive schools and stronger teaching and leadership. Youth Recognition: Phillie Julai Marai (East New Britain) wins runner-up Commonwealth Youth Award for the Pacific for SDG work. Community & Faith Milestones: United Church marks 100 years of Gospel in Kieta, linking mission history with education and health. Digital Learning Push: PNG launches AI-powered EduNex and an Integrated ICT Policy for Education to digitise learning nationwide. Health & Daily Culture: Colgate marks 15 years of National Tooth Brushing Day with nationwide school participation. Sports Nationhood: A feature frames PNG’s NRL Chiefs push as nation-building and regional diplomacy, not just sport.