The Ferguson Education and Migration Corporate Centre today held their Open Day at their Port Moresby Study Center at the Monian Tower, for those interested to further their studies. The event started with a Live-Video-Meeting introduction and briefing by the Visionary Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Ian Ferguson, regarding the advantages of the online and daily classes that are available in the country and in Australia for interested candidates who seek to develop or advance in their educational background. The Ferguson Education Port Moresby Study Centre aim is to promote the opportunity for students to have a better…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
Twenty-seven students have successfully accomplished their work placement under the youth empowerment and job readiness program, project work, with the Credit Corporation PNG Limited. The Project Wok Program was launched in 2022 and focuses on providing essentials employability skills to secondary students, facility a smoother transition from school to the workforce. The 27 students were hosted by various departments within Credit Corporation throughout the placement period, providing them with exposure to real-world work environments and enabling them to test the skills acquired during the project wok training bridging the gap between the theoretical learning and practical application, preparing students for…
The New Ireland Government is now summoning the attention of MPs for Kavieng and Namatanai to contribute to relief efforts for King Tide areas in Kavieng and Namatanai. Governor Julius Chan stressed the overwhelming funding request of K100, 000 to his office to assist cover relief supplies and disaster assessment work after the destruction caused by the King Tide in January. This followed a recent meeting between Sir Chan and Provincial Disaster Manager Terrance Tasia. Sir Chan stressed this was due to the provincial budget cut of K40 million. “With New Ireland having two seniors Ministers they should be the…
Tokarara Primary School’s newly appointed Head Teacher Mr. John Paison said during his short experience since October last year 2023, he has faced challenges but remains confident for the 2024 Academic Year. Tokarara Primary School is one of the oldest government public schools in Tokarara Rakatani Road providing early childhood and junior studies to the communities inside and outside of Tokarara. Mr. Paison stressed the recently run down infrastructure was attended to since his appointment. The recent developments involved efficient refurbishment of classroom walls, ceilings, stairs, and painting, to regain the trust and interest of over 1400 students to feel…
Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Walter Schnaubelt recently announced officially the appointment of Ms. Maryanne J. Wal as the new Chief Commissioner of the PNG Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) on Friday 02nd February 2024. “As the Transport and Civil Aviation Minister, responsible for the PNG Accident Investigation Commission, I take this opportunity to congratulate Ms Wal on her appointment as the new Chief Commissioner of the Commission,” said Schnaubelt. By notice in the National Gazette No. G33, on January 19, 2024 her appointment by the Head of State became effective. The office had been held in an acting capacity by…
Breakout playmaker Ezra Mam has become the latest Brisbane Bronco to commit long-term to the club, signing a five-year contract extension to the end of the 2029 season. The 21-year-old set the NRL alight during 2023 in his first full season in the top grade, making the Broncos’ No.6 jersey his own with a string of standout performances. A Broncos Academy graduate who started in the club’s talent pathways aged 13, Mam made his NRL debut in Round 11, 2022 against the Knights and now has 38 appearances under his belt including 24 tries and 16 try assists. His 2023…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Solomon Islands (SI) both have made commitments to working closely moving forward in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two pacific island nations. Solomon Islands High Commissioner to PNG, H.E. William Soaki while paying an official visit on Minister Tkatchenko recently, offered his congratulations for his reinstatement and committed to move the outstanding bilateral agreements between the two countries. “We noticed that during your previous tenure in this role, we achieved a lot in the short period of time and we look forward to working with you to continue this relationship,” H.E Soaki expressed…
The Department of Treasury has approved the Manus Provincial Government Budget of over K180 million that was presented recently to Prime Minister (PM) James Marape. The Manus budget of K180, 594, 462 million was presented last week by the Manus Governor Mr. Charlie Benjamin, which include the Manus District Development Authority Budget for the 12 local level Government (LLG) to the PM to comply with the Section 105A of the organic Law on Provincial and LLG. PM Marape was also pleased to announce that the Manus Provincial Budget and the Budgets for Enga, New Ireland Province and the Autonomous Region…
The New Ireland Development Corporation (NIDC) and its Subsidiary New Ireland Solar (NI Solar) on the behalf of the New Ireland Provincial Government, will negotiate its new K2.5 million solar Power management to the Central LLG at Konos. “The Provincial Government’s investment of K2.5 million is a substantial amount to light up Konos,” said Mr. Tarkap. The Chairman for NIDC Christian Tarkap mentioned that the Namatanai solar power plant, which NI Solar had invested K6.5 million on, would have likewise provided significant benefit to the Namatanai people for the previous three years. Nevertheless, their member for parliament, Walter Schnaubelt, chose…
The Education Department released their final notice approved by the Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra, to Head Teachers and Principles to stop receiving addition School fees from student’s parent and guardians. This is following the Governments paid of amount of K316 million to cover for term1 of 2024 tuition, boarding and project fees for every student. The funds were released directly to the to school accounts or via provincial trust accounts last week Thursday and Friday. Despite official instructions for students not to be charged additional school fees and denying their right to classes, we are getting many reports of defiant…