LAE, 27 November 2025 — Balob Teachers College in Lae on Thursday, 27 November 2025 marked a major milestone in its history, celebrating its 60th Anniversary and the 58th Graduation Ceremony in a year that also coincides with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. More than 300 new teachers graduated at a ceremony held at […]
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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,
Lae, 28 November 2025 – Oil Palm Industry Corporation (OPIC) General-Secretary Kepson Pupita says the national effort to reform Papua New Guinea’s oil palm sector has begun on a strong footing, following what he described as the “best ever consultation” held during a two-day regional meeting at Bubia, Lae, on the Oil Palm Industry Authority
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.
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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
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Zifasing Village, Markham Valley, Morobe Province, Friday, September 5, 2025 – The fertile Markham Valley is set to become one of Papua New Guinea’s newest oil palm frontiers after Oil Palm Minister Hon. Francis Maneke officially launched the Zifasing Village Oil Palm (VOP) Project in Wampar LLG, Morobe Province. In a spirited address before hundreds
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
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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