A two-week workshop on Financial Education aims to develop a resource material that will enhance student’s financial awareness from an early age. A Two-week Financial Education Content Alignment and Development Workshop is being held at Tuhava Resort, outside Port Moresby, from October 21st to November 1st, 2024. The workshop focuses on creating Teacher Resource Books and Student Activity Books for students in Preparatory to Grade 6. Funded by the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) and facilitated in collaboration with the Department of Education (DOE)- Curriculum Development Division (CDD), the workshop was officially opened by First Assistant Secretary –…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Port Moresby Nature Park marked International Day of Climate Action on October 24th with their inaugural Climate Science fair, held within the park itself. This event was made possible through a project funded by the German Embassy Australia, titled the Climate Change and Environmental Diplomacy Project, with the campaign theme “Love Our Nature Park, Protect Our Biodiversity.” The project aimed to enhance green spaces in our community and raise awareness about environmental issues. One of the project’s main educational initiatives was the Climate Science Fair 2024, which gave students a chance to learn about climate science and investigate ways to…
On October 25th, practitioners of the Japanese martial art, Karate or ‘Karatekas’ marked World Karate Day, as a reminder of the day Okinawan masters gather in Naha and formally adopted the term Kara-Te 唐手 (empty hand). An estimated 50 million people practice karate globally, and it is said to have spread to as many as 150 nations, overcoming obstacles related to language, religion, race, boundaries, and political systems. Part of its rapid spread across the globe is due to Karate’s unparalleled appeal and quality. As a “martial art for peace,” karate is based on a grand philosophy that, “There is…
The National Cultural Commission (NCC) recently supported Jona Film Productions with a cheque of K10, 000. The crew recently produced the PNG Film ‘Ples Man’ which highlights the struggles of a youth seeking unemployment in the city and also offers realistic solutions to those problems. Present at the event was David Taim (Executive Manager for Festival, Marketing, Cultural Services, and Arts Industry at NCC) representing the Executive Director of the National Cultural Commission Steven Enomb Kilanda, Director for the Jona Film Production, Ramanathan Undipaha, and representatives from the media, as well as staff from NCC. Taim stated that NCC’s primary…
New Erima High School formerly Primary School currently has three projects occurring simultaneously despite facing constant lack of funding and support from the government. The school which had recently upgraded its status is now accommodating grades 9 and 10. Headmaster of New Erima Primary Division, Mr. Yola Kipungi, informed PNG HAUSBUNG in an interview today that the school is working on constructing double classrooms for Grade 9s, an ablution block for the high school division as well as an assembly grandstand with a hall despite having very little to no funding at all. He also said that the Tuition Fee…
The U.S. Embassy through EducationUSA is hosted a first of its kind 2 -day Inaugural Education Fair which began today (23/10/24) at APEC Haus. The event provided a platform for students, professionals, and institutions to explore educational opportunities with representatives from various U.S. colleges and universities. The first EducationUSA fair in Papua New Guinea showcased a range of opportunities for higher education and professional development. Participants interacted directly with representatives from leading educational institutions. Through these interactions, attendees gained critical insights into the U.S. education system, including the application process, scholarship opportunities, and academic and professional programs across fields. U.S…
Since the month of August, Port Moresby Nature Park remains steadfast completing its aim of planting trees in the Nation’s Capital as part of its Climate Change and Environmental Diplomacy Project entitled, “Love Your Nature Park, Protect Our Biodiversity.” So far within October, the park was set to donate more than 1, 000 trees to various local communities. Recently, 500 trees were donated to Gerehu resident, Mr. Elijah Gabriel who reached out to Nature Park after recognizing the need to replant trees following a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a hospital in Tete area of Gerehu, North West…
City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) and National Airports Corporation (NAC) announced the signing of a Staff Discount Agreement, which will take effect as of November 1, 2024. This strategic partnership emphasizes the shared commitment of both organizations to support the well-being of NAC employees by providing accessible healthcare and retail options. NAC staff will receive a 30% discount on all medical prescriptions and a 10% discount on all purchases at City Pharmacy, with certain exclusions such as digital products, baby formula, and concession lines according to the terms of the agreement. Until either side decides to end the arrangement with prior…
Special Olympics PNG’s (SOPNG) Moni Plus Football Competition will take place this Saturday, October 12th and also the following Saturday 19th October at the University of Papua New Guinea’s soccer field. Acting Program Manager for SOPNG, Ectopia Ame stated that more than 15 teams of special athletes will be participating. “The competition will see a total of 20 teams participating, that is10 male teams and 10 female teams.” “Athletes with special needs competing in football and also united them with their unified partners from various schools and communities.” “Players will come from nearby NCD and Central Province towns and villages,…
The Central Provincial Government has once again achieved another milestone in education on Wednesday 9th October with the launching of the Central Province Governor’s Scholarship Application for 2025. This was made possible with the assistance of Kumul Genius, a Papua New Guinean SME in the ICT space that designed and created this platform. Following East Sepik province, Central is the second province to use the services of Kumul Genius to help tertiary students of Central apply online to secure a scholarship from the Central Provincial Government. Governor Rufina Peter who was actively involved in supporting Central students, voiced her vision…