Lae.
city in Papua New Guinea
- Reports this week
- 2
- Active events
- 0
- Connections
- 39
What's happening
Earlier this month
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Renovations are currently underway in Lae for the defence units of PNG.Some support1 report
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Power supply in Lae faces challenges from GNC constraints, El Nino impacts, and political scrutiny of PNG Power.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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PNG Power's infrastructure in Lae, including profitable grids and untapped hydro potential, is overseen by Minister Richard Maru.Some support3 reports
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John Rosso met with the business community in Lae on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Marape traveled to Lae and visited Kaintiba near Kerema for a project launch, demonstrating connectivity.Some support1 report
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PNG government policy and development goals are being represented, with Lae serving as a key location for university grants.Some support3 reports
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The health department is situated in the city of Lae.Some support1 report
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PNG Forest Products held a clearance sale in Lae on August 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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James Marape plans to commission a new bridge in Goroka and travel to Goroka to oversee road commissioning.Some support1 report
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A long-term partnership supporting healthcare in Lae since the 1950s has resulted in the donation of portable ventilators to improve health services.Some support1 report
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Crime issues are emerging in the Port Moresby area, with groups loitering at night and calls for MPs to investigate the causes of crime.Some support2 reports
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Operations in the region rely on temporary deployments from various bases.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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El Niño event impacts weather patterns in the Morobe region, affecting the area around Lae.Some support1 report
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Violence caused damage estimated in kina in Lae.Some support1 report
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Tony Ila, who served as an MP for Lae, attended schools and worked in the city.Some support1 report
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The Esesson Foundation, based in India with staff in Australia, is providing services in Lae.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An agreement was signed on July 1st during a military exercise held in Lae.Some support1 report
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A summit was held in Lae to discuss Papua New Guinea's economic policy.Some support1 report
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A rural electrification project is moving forward, driven by Governor Wai Rapa's vision, with PNG Power Limited handling certification.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Illegal sale of prescription drugs is impacting local markets in Lae, Papua New Guinea.Some support1 report
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The Papua New Guinea University of Technology operates in the city of Lae.Some support3 reports
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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) held a regional breakfast in Lae on June 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around Lae this week
News at the entities that move Lae most-
National Weather Service Shared contextOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves Lae
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Manila StructuralManila is the capital city of the Philippines.Moves Lae
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PPL OperationalIn Northern Pennsylvania, an issue involving PPL's projects has come to light, prompting executive orders from both Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump, alongside expert testimony.Moves Lae
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Port Moresby StructuralA vessel named lakatoi sailed from the Port Moresby area, involving Central Province and Gulf Province, to participate in a Hiri trading relationship.Moves Lae
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Port Moresby OperationalAustralian forces operated in New Guinea during WWII, using Port Moresby as a headquarters for operations.Moves Lae
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parliament OperationalSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Lae
Connections
The 24 strongest of 39, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
PNG Power Structural
PNG Power provides hydro-power service to Lae, utilizing Lae's untapped hydro potential.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues warnings and forecasts relevant to the operational context of Lae, including the Morobe region.
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Port Moresby Structural
A new road has been constructed connecting Port Moresby and Lae, establishing a functional infrastructure link between the two locations.
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Rainbo Paita Structural
Rainbo Paita holds a governing role over the region including Lae.
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Finschhafen Operational
Finschhafen supplies goods to the Lae market.
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Manila Structural
Manila serves as the head office and operational hub for a container terminal that supports Lae's logistics.
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Tony Ila Structural
Tony Ila served as a political representative for the location Lae.
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Wau Operational
The relationship involves a functional reliance on temporary deployments and aid flows between the two locations.
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Panguna Operational
The economic activity in Panguna, specifically mine redevelopment, is functionally linked to regional economic goals represented by Lae.
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PPL Operational
PPL is forecasted to provide a future power platform infrastructure within the location of Lae.
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parliament Operational
The parliament's work includes researching issues related to the city of Lae, suggesting a functional operational link.
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GNC Operational
GNC's backup supply chain is constrained by operational conditions within Lae.
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AIS Shared context
AIS is contextually linked to Lae, where an agricultural innovation show was held.
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Papua New Guinea University of Technology Shared context
The university operates within the city of Lae, which serves as its primary operational base.
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Port Moresby Operational
The relationship is defined by a potential continuous road connection project between the two locations.
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National Capital District Shared context
The two entities share a geographical context, as evidenced by an event taking place in Lae.
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Kokopo Shared context
Kokopo and Lae are noted as locations participating in a nationwide series.
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kina Shared context
Kina is the currency used to estimate damage within the context of Lae.
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Papua New Guinea Shared context
Lae is a specific location situated within the geopolitical boundaries of Papua New Guinea.
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New Ireland Shared context
Both locations share a geographical context, evidenced by their proximity to an earthquake epicenter.
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John Rosso Shared context
Lae serves as the geographical context for John Rosso's professional activities, including business meetings and military exercises.
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Royal Australian Navy Shared context
The Royal Australian Navy conducts port visits within the geographical context of Lae.
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health department Shared context
The health department is situated within the city of Lae.
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James Marape Shared context
James Marape traveled to the location Lae.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
8 events- Renovations are currently underway in Lae for the defence units of PNG.
- PNG Power's infrastructure in Lae, including profitable grids and untapped hydro potential, is overseen by Minister Richard Maru.
- John Rosso met with the business community in Lae on September 1, 2026.
- Marape traveled to Lae and visited Kaintiba near Kerema for a project launch, demonstrating connectivity.
- The health department is situated in the city of Lae.
- James Marape plans to commission a new bridge in Goroka and travel to Goroka to oversee road commissioning.
- A long-term partnership supporting healthcare in Lae since the 1950s has resulted in the donation of portable ventilators to improve health services.
- Crime issues are emerging in the Port Moresby area, with groups loitering at night and calls for MPs to investigate the causes of crime.
August 2026
6 events- Power supply in Lae faces challenges from GNC constraints, El Nino impacts, and political scrutiny of PNG Power.
- PNG government policy and development goals are being represented, with Lae serving as a key location for university grants.
- PNG Forest Products held a clearance sale in Lae on August 1, 2026.
- Operations in the region rely on temporary deployments from various bases.
- El Niño event impacts weather patterns in the Morobe region, affecting the area around Lae.
- Violence caused damage estimated in kina in Lae.
July 2026
4 events- Tony Ila, who served as an MP for Lae, attended schools and worked in the city.
- An agreement was signed on July 1st during a military exercise held in Lae.
- A summit was held in Lae to discuss Papua New Guinea's economic policy.
- A rural electrification project is moving forward, driven by Governor Wai Rapa's vision, with PNG Power Limited handling certification.
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June 2026
4 events- The Esesson Foundation, based in India with staff in Australia, is providing services in Lae.
- Illegal sale of prescription drugs is impacting local markets in Lae, Papua New Guinea.
- The Papua New Guinea University of Technology operates in the city of Lae.
- The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) held a regional breakfast in Lae on June 19, 2026.