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Lae, 28 November 2025 — Growers and industry leaders from Morobe and Madang, together with Ramu Agri Industries Ltd, have welcomed the Government’s efforts to modernise the oil palm sector, saying the new Oil Palm Industry Authority Bill 2025 and Oil Palm Industry Management Bill 2025 offer the best opportunity in decades to bring order, […]

Zifasing, Markham Valley, Morobe, Friday, September 5, 2025 – Ramu Agri Industries Ltd (RAIL) and Markham Farming Company Ltd (MFCL) have committed their full support to the Zifasing Village Oil Palm (VOP) Project, calling it a historic development that will transform the Markham Valley into one of Papua New Guinea’s new frontiers for oil palm.

Zifasing, Markham Valley, Morobe – Friday, September 5, 2025 — The Oil Palm Industry Corporation (OPIC) has pledged its full support to the new Zifasing Village Oil Palm (VOP) Project, calling it a historic breakthrough for Morobe Province and an opportunity to bring rural families into one of Papua New Guinea’s most successful industries. Speaking

Lae, 25 August 2025 – The Australian Consulate-General in Lae today joined the Lae City Authority and partners to farewell eight workers who will depart in the coming days to Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. The workers will take up long-term contracts (four years) with Australian employers, gaining new skills and

Lae, July 23, 2025 — A landmark rugby league coaching initiative, backed by the Australian Government, has kicked off in Lae this week — marking a major step forward in Papua New Guinea’s preparations for its historic entry into the National Rugby League (NRL) as the 19th team in 2028. The PNG NRL Bid Coaching

Lae, July 23, 2025 —In the soft stillness of the dawn light this morning, the Old RSL Building at 2nd Street in Lae became a place of quiet reflection. A small but solemn gathering stood to remember an event that happened 83 years ago — on 23rd July 1942 — when a group of young

Lae, Morobe, Wednesday, 23 July 2025 – As the first light of dawn touched the city, a small but solemn gathering assembled outside the Old RSL Building on 2nd Street, Lae, to mark Papua New Guinea’s Remembrance Day — a moment to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served in defence of the

Port Moresby | 18 July 2025 — A major step toward improving rural infrastructure and boosting coffee production in Papua New Guinea has been taken with the signing of a K4.8 million road rehabilitation contract between the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and local firm Kaia Works Ltd. The contract, formally awarded by the

Port Moresby, 12 July 2025 – As Papua New Guinea celebrates its golden jubilee of independence, we remember not only political milestones but also the unsung heroes who, through faith and quiet action, helped lay the moral and social foundations of our young nation. One of these was Jimmy Wan—a humble Lae businessman, church builder,

Lae, Morobe Province | Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – Australia’s premier maritime humanitarian response vessel, the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, has arrived at the Port of Lae as part of a regional deployment across the Pacific — highlighting the growing cooperation between Australia and Papua New Guinea under the Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership