April 2025

Lae, Tuesday, 8 April 2025 – The Executive Director of the Institute of National Affairs (INA), Paul Barker, has called for well-targeted and balanced regulation of Papua New Guinea’s oil palm industry, cautioning against efforts that could undermine the sector’s progress or penalise responsible operators. Speaking at the National Agriculture Industry Public-Private Sector Partnership Conference […]

Lae, 16 April 2025 – At the heart of Butibam village in Lae, lives a man whose life and leadership have touched countless Papua New Guineans—Bart Philemon, former Lae MP, former Minister of Finance, and proud son of Morobe. As he celebrates his 80th birthday today, Bart’s story stands as a powerful reminder of what

Lae, Friday 11 April 2025 – Department of Agriculture Secretary Dr Sergie Bang has announced sweeping policy moves to remove import taxes on critical agricultural inputs, in a major step towards revitalising Papua New Guinea’s agriculture sector and supporting commercialisation. Speaking at the conclusion of the National Agriculture Industry Public-Private Sector Partnership Conference in Lae—attended

Lae, Friday 11 April 2025 – Minister for Oil Palm, Hon. Francis Maneke, delivered a rousing address at the National Agriculture Industry Public-Private Sector Partnership Conference in Lae, asserting that Papua New Guinea’s economic future hinges on agriculture, and calling for immediate action to mobilise customary land, strengthen commodity boards, and implement long-overdue policies for

Lae, Monday 7 April 2025 —Papua New Guinea’s coffee industry is entering a new phase of transformation driven by the PNG Agriculture Commercialisation and Diversification (PACD) Project, which is prioritising strong governance, grassroots empowerment, and structural reform. These were the key themes shared by PACD Coffee Manager Potaisa Hombunaka during his presentation at the National

Lae, Monday, 7 April 2025 — The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd (CICL), Mr Steven Tumae, has outlined a far-reaching roadmap to revitalise Papua New Guinea’s coffee industry, pledging structural reforms, expanded infrastructure, and stronger public-private partnerships to elevate one of the nation’s most valuable export commodities. Speaking at the

Lae, Morobe Province, 10 April 2025 – The Chief Executive Officer of the Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA), Mark Worinu, has delivered a stirring address at the National Agriculture Industry Public–Private Sector Partnership Conference in Lae, urging the government, private sector, and development partners to rally behind transformative reforms in Papua New Guinea’s horticulture and

Lae, 10 April 2025 — The Managing Director of Kokonas Indastri Koporesen (KIK), Mr Allan Aku, has delivered a compelling address on the state of Papua New Guinea’s coconut industry, calling for urgent attention to infrastructure, policy and investment needs to unlock its true potential. Speaking at the National Agriculture Industry Public-Private Sector Partnership Conference

Lae, Morobe Province | Thursday, 10 April 2025 – Chairperson of the Papua New Guinea Rubber Board, Ms Josephine Kenni, delivered a landmark address at the National Agriculture Industry Public-Private Sector Partnership Conference in Lae, presenting a detailed and ambitious plan to revitalise the rubber industry. Speaking with clarity and conviction, Ms Kenni positioned rubber

Lae, Morobe Province – Thursday, 10 April 2025 – The Director General of the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI), Dr Nelson Simbiken, has delivered a powerful and sobering address at the National Agriculture Industry Public-Private Sector Partnership Conference in Lae, challenging the nation to radically transform its agriculture sector, research systems, and institutional frameworks to