Education & Women’s Empowerment: NCD Governor Powes Parkop marked Marianville Secondary School’s 60th Diamond Jubilee, praising six decades of shaping PNG girls into nurses, teachers, lawyers, engineers and community leaders. Sustainable Livelihoods: In West Sepik’s Lido village, the Haii Entrepreneurship Coastal Fishing Group boosted catches and reduced waste after receiving boats, motors, fish aggregating devices and training through the EU-STREIT PNG fisheries programme. Citizenship & Sport: Female boxer Mili “Mayhem” Saul says a citizenship renewal delay has sidelined her from the Commonwealth Games, pushing her toward professional boxing for now. Early Childhood Training: Sister Adolfa Kanga graduated with a Certificate Two in Early Childhood Education and Care, aiming to strengthen MSC early childhood support in Gerehu. Culture Preservation: Enga and the National Government signed an MOU to fund cultural research and the Enga Cultural Show/Centre, backing heritage documentation and promotion. Regional Forest Protection: IUCN and FAO-backed efforts gathered officials and Indigenous leaders to protect primary forests across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including PNG. Connectivity for Rural PNG: The US announced US$30m for satellite internet to reach remote schools, health facilities and disaster centres. Justice Access: National Court circuits returned to Namatanai after seven years, with New Ireland leaders urging more young people to study law. Community Sport for Women: PNGRFL wrapped up the 2026 Santos Cup Football Conference with new structures focused on player welfare, medical standards and professional pathways.