AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKumuls’ World Cup Start: Papua New Guinea opened the Rugby League World Cup with a 42–18 win over Lebanon in Port Moresby, scoring seven tries in front of a passionate home crowd. PNG Chiefs: A New Zealand court rejected an interim bid to block the incoming NRL team from using the Chiefs name, clearing the way for its branding launch while the wider dispute continues. Women in Sport: Former Palais speedster Naomi Kelly is set to make her World Cup debut for the PNG Orchids against France after switching from rugby union to league. Music: Prime Minister James Marape mourned Gulf musician Robert Oeka, whose song “Kerema, Yu Yet Kam Na Lukim” celebrated provincial pride and remains part of PNG’s musical heritage. Tourism and Culture: Tourism Minister Belden Namah called for easier tourist visas, stronger infrastructure and private investment to help turn PNG’s cultural and natural assets into jobs and local business opportunities.
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