AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBougainville Independence Process: Bougainville Vice President Ezekiel Masatt says PNG’s National Government is making ratification harder by pushing a 75% threshold, arguing it exceeds constitutional requirements and undermines the Melanesian Agreement framework. Parliament Procedure: Bougainville Regional MP Peter Tsiamalili Jr urges MPs to back a sessional order first, saying Parliament should agree on the process before debating the 2019 referendum outcome. Health Funding Accountability: Health Minister Elias Kapavore faces mounting pressure over K1.5b in health allocations as hospitals report overcrowding and shortages; leaders and citizens want clear releases and detailed spending acquittals. Prison Overcrowding: The Government’s performance report warns overcrowding is driving health risks, security incidents and breakouts, citing deteriorating facilities and delays in court decisions. Rural Isolation in Focus: A Rai Coast student calls for urgent road links to end dangerous sea travel that blocks services and cash-crop markets. Port Moresby Development: The K400m Noble Centre in downtown Moresby is set to open tomorrow, with PM Marape expected to cut the ribbon. International Diplomacy: PM Marape welcomed Malaysian investment interest in PNG’s oil palm, livestock and downstream agriculture to boost jobs and food security.
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