AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNRL Chiefs Name Clash: New Zealand Rugby is threatening legal action over the PNG Chiefs’ name and branding ahead of the Port Moresby logo and jersey launch, with the dispute raising the risk of a forced name change before the 2028 NRL debut. NRL Sponsorship Boost: BSP has been announced as the PNG Chiefs’ principal foundation partner, backing the jersey with AUD 5m a year (about K16m) and positioning the club at the top of NRL commercial revenue even before kickoff. Fashion Week Spotlight: Samoan designer Teleasau Joy Paese will bring faith, family and cultural identity to PNG Fashion Week 2026 at APEC Haus, joining regional designers for 18–19 September. University Celebrations: Divine Word University’s St Benedict’s Campus in Wewak hosts the final leg of its 30th anniversary celebrations, running 14–16 September. Sport for Inclusion: Special Olympics PNG’s Moni Plus Unified Football Competition starts Saturday at Sir John Guise Stadium with 21 teams in a one-day tournament. Music Funding: The National Cultural Commission has provided K20,000 to reggae cultural ambassador Anslom Nakikus for international studio work and performances in Jamaica and Vanuatu. Arachnophobia in Film: The horror movie Crawlers leans into inherited fear, tying modern spider panic to centuries-old cultural history. Arts & Identity: Hip-hop and R&B artist Vallé returns to Enga for a homecoming that reshaped his sense of belonging, using Tok Pisin and Enga language in his music. Local Culture on Stage: The Goroka Cultural Show gets Coca-Cola naming rights ahead of the 70th edition, 18–20 September.
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