AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Readiness: East Sepik Governor Alan Bird says flawed electoral boundaries may affect more than half of PNG’s parliamentary seats and is calling for urgent government action. Electoral Commissioner Nicole Haley also warned of staffing gaps ahead of the 2027 poll: 33 of 105 established posts are vacant and 12 staff are past retirement age. Law and Security: Police arrested 24 men in a Porgera operation after tribal violence killed nine people; two armed suspects died. Northern Governor Garry Juffa has separately urged the government to designate violent criminal groups as terrorist organisations. Public Spending: Prime Minister James Marape defended equal K2.5 million El Niño relief allocations for every district, saying further support will depend on reports on how the money is spent. The PNG Defence Force is set to use K22.5 million for election security, training and air support. Port Moresby: Police arrested and charged 36 PMV drivers and crew over alleged unlawful fare increases. Diplomacy: PNG and China marked 50 years of diplomatic relations with congratulatory messages from President Xi Jinping and Governor-General Bob Dadae.
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