AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoCommonwealth Games build-up: PNG’s 35-athlete squad is set for Glasgow 2026 (July 23–Aug 2), with athletics, para-athletics, boxing, swimming, weightlifting and women’s 3×3 basketball in focus—plus a confirmed PNG boxing team of five. OFC U-16 momentum: PNG booked a semi-final spot at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship with a 1-0 win over New Caledonia, while PNG also opened its campaign with a 4-0 win over Samoa. Music & culture spotlight: East New Britain Governor Michael Marum marks Leonard Kania’s 40-year music journey, urging artists to form a provincial music association. Women’s creative push: “Music for Change: Pacific Women” brings songwriting, performance, filmmaking and storytelling to Bougainville and Tonga. Digital media upgrade: EMTV launches the iGoEMTV mobile app to make TV viewing more accessible across PNG. Sports business & PNG Chiefs buzz: Jarome Luai’s PNG-linked third-party deals are reported to have influenced his early exit, as the PNG Chiefs prepare for NRL entry in 2028. Governance reshuffle: Prime Minister James Marape announces a cabinet reshuffle, including changes to Correctional Services, Health and Education portfolios.
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