Like many other schools in the country, the Utmei Secondary School has started the 2024 academic year, but the boarding school in Gazelle District of East New Britain province is not without its own problems. The Principal of the Secondary School, Mr. Bernard Manau expressed his frustration with the number of issues the school was facing including issues arising from the Government Tuition Fee Subsidy (GTFS). “This year the school received its first quarter GTFS of K230, 000, however the amounts we receive are oftentimes inconsistent.” “The school creates plans on how to use the funds, however with the inconsistencies…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
East Gate Karate Academy, a premier martial arts training facility located in the heart of Port Moresby hosts a kids karate program designed to introduce children to arts in a fun and engaging way. Sensei Julius Piku, head instructor at East Gate Karate Academy, further elaborated on their program. “Our program focuses on building strong foundations in karate techniques while promoting discipline, self-confidence, and a positive mindset.” “To ensure optimal learning and development, children aged 5-12 are grouped according to age and skill level in our kid’s classes.” “Our experienced instructors utilize age-appropriate teaching strategies to make lessons engaging and…
Madang Province has a new primary school and it’s all thanks to the efforts of the residents of Sein village who raised K35, 000 to build a new double classroom for the recently established Sein Primary School. The funds were raised without any government support and were a testament to the community’s unwavering perseverance, diligence, and commitment. The occasion was witnessed by senior public servants, community leaders and the governor of Madang Ramsey Pariwa who had the honour of ribbon cutting. Kurere Matanza a youth community leader spoke on his experiences working with the people of Sein. “I’ve been working…
A close call for Sali Inuga from Central Province as she nearly lost her life from a deadly Taipan bite but was quickly prevented, thanks to St John Ambulance’s mobile intensive care crew. The incident occurred in Sali’s village along the Magi Highway when Sali was attacked by a Taipan snake while she tending to her garden. Due to the snake bites’ high fatality rate, Sali’s life was already hanging by a thread. She was brought to Kwikila Hospital in critical condition, the clinic doctor and HEO sprang into action, administering anti-venom to counteract the venom’s effects. But Sali’s breathing…
Women and girls studying at the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences now have a new 40 bed accommodation facility. The thoughtfully designed student accommodation will provide a safe and supportive environment, allowing more women students to live and study on campus. The University also hopes the improvements will encourage more students to choose to become doctors and clinical practitioners through this school and persevere through to graduation. Funded by the Australian Government through an Incentive Fund grant, the accommodation will cater for 40 female students including those living with a disability. The facility has…
Ependa School of Evangelism in the Southern Highlands is determined to take in its 8th batch of students despite the tension and rumors of tribal conflicts as the school shares the border with a tribal fighting zone. Evangelist David Paki who was present to witness peace negotiation talks between the warring tribes from the wards of Map, in the Karints Rural LLG and Tente 2 in the Mendi Urban LLG, voiced his concern regarding the situation however, he was still optimistic about the school’s continuation. “The warring tribes have been using high-powered guns when fighting.” “The conflict lasted for a…
This Monday, the Remington Group announced the names of the candidates who have been successful in their applications to join their 2024 Technical Apprenticeship and Graduate Development Programs. Megan Bega, Chris Kuras and John Anthony were the successful applicants selected after a long and comprehensive screening process, with well over 200 expressions of interest being received for the Graduate Development and the Apprenticeship Programs. These three graduates will be attached to Remington’s Group Shared Services team on a rotational basis, working closely with our several business units, allowing them to gain a deep understanding of the business. Meanwhile, the Technical…
Four (4) ATMs in Mendi Town were vandalized on the morning of Monday 5th February. This recent act of vandalism will see a total of 17 BSP ATMs damaged across the country since January 2024, further disrupting the BSP’s ability to offer banking services to the communities in Mendi. BSP Group General Manager Retail Daniel Faunt has expressed disappointment over the actions of individuals who damaged all four ATMs that were operational at the time. “It is disappointing to see that the damage has been made by members of the community with little regard to the needs of the broader…
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement the King began “regular treatments” on Monday (GMT). Buckingham Palace says the King “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible”. He will postpone his public engagements and it is expected other senior royals will help to stand in for him during his treatment. No further…
Four ministers and their respective secretaries have been tasked this week by the Prime Minister to immediately come up with an implementable plan to begin mobilizing the youth of the country. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has directed that this plan be drafted and be ready for launch by the end of next month with a submission to Cabinet in the next three weeks. Minister for Community Development, Jason Peters; Minister for Commerce & Industry, Win Daki; Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government (LLG) Affairs, Soroi Eoe; the new Minister for Administrative Affairs, Richard Masere; as well as respective…