As the 2024 academic years officially ended as of last week and the festive season kicking in, Minster of Education, Lucas Dekena, highlighted some of the achievements that were made during this year in the education sector as well as the commitment, vision and challenges that were faced throughout the year. Minister Dekena extended his warmest wishes to the students, teachers, parents, education administrators and all stakeholders in the education sector and especially the general education sub-sector. In terms of the vision and commitment, the education sector has been guided by the ‘National Education Plan 2020-2029.’ “Our vision espoused in…
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The National St John Ambulance (SJA) Service is now offering FREE community first aid training for taxis and bus drivers in Port Moresby city. There are a total of seven sessions in which SJA service will be provided starting from the 11th to the 17th of December 2024 and for each session will have a total of thirty (30) to forty (40) that will be able to take part. This first aid training is divided into a number of guidelines aimed at ensuring that each taxi and bus driver is equipped with the much-needed information that they must acquire: DRIVERS…
Secretary for Education, Dr Uke Kombra, thanked the Education Minster and the government for the continuous support given to education especially with funding given this year towards tuition fees and project fees. The Secretary made these remarks during the official launching of the National Examination results for grade 10, 12 and STEM students this week in Port Moresby city. “Last year we got about 14.6% and this year has gone up to 15%, so there has been an increase in the overall total budget for the education sector. That demonstrates the commitment of the Marape-Rosso government towards education.” In addition,…
Renowned Tolai rock singing sensation, Sailas Kania also known as ‘Saii Kay’, recently released his Volume 4 album titled “Mama” under the Minigulai Studios and Krazy Sounds Production. The “Mama” album features tracks in the English, Pidgin, Motu and Kuanua languages. “I wanted to make this album a bit different, so I called it Mama. I mean, what would we do without our mothers? Ol stap na yumi stap (We’re here because of our mothers).” Saii celebrates his 15th year in the music industry this year and says the release of this album is the mark of a significant milestone…
Minister for Education, Lucas Dekena, officially launched the online release of the 2024 National Examination results for the Grade ten, twelve and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The launch which took place today saw also the announcement of the top performing schools in the country as well the top performing students. Minister Dekena said that this was an important occasion for all students, parents and guardians who have been waiting for this special occasion. “This initiative signifies our unwavering commitment to transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the education sector.” He stressed that misconduct, deception and other forms of unethical…
21-year-old May Torowi Hasola of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville was crowned the 2024 Miss Bird of Paradise last night at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby city. The night itself portrayed a diversity of cultures, each reflecting the heritage and roots of where each contestant comes from and seeing that Hasola’s had stood out the most. Hasola, a second year Law student at the University of Papua New Guinea, is amongst ten amazing contestants who each showcased their own unique styles and talents in this year’s 2024 MBoP pageant. Whilst representing her people of Bougainville, Hasola expressed her gratitude…
The East New Britain Provincial Government, through the Provincial Administration, is now gearing up for a major recruitment drive. This follows the presentation of full documentation of the amended East New Britain Provincial Administration (ENBPA) structure and the approved Kokopo City Authority (KCA) structure to the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) that took place last week. The presentation signifies a major achievement for the Provincial Government as it prepares to overhaul its public service machinery through the recruitment drive to be conducted early next year. Deputy Provincial Administrator Corporate Services, John Talele led the ENBPA Team which presented the documents…
Education continues to be a key focus of the National Government captured in the K28 billion 2025 National Budget, with a huge allocation aimed at making improvements for the betterment of the future generations. Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey, when handing down 2025 Budget in Parliament on Friday, said the education sector was allocated K473.5 million, an increase of 12.0 per cent compared to this year’s budget. Whilst the department of education is responsible for primary and secondary education and the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) responsible for tertiary education, the sector aims to provide quality, affordable…
The National Government today handed down a total K28 billion deficit budget for 2025 with a K10.3 billion Capital Investment Budget and a K1 billion cut in deficit. The 2025 National Budget is not a big increase from this year’s budget, just a K10 billion increase, 4.6%. The budget has been presented to parliament by the treasurer for debate. The theme of the 2025 National Budget is “Securing PNG in 2025 and Beyond,” which Treasurer Ian Ling Stucky says focuses on continuing the government’s plan to achieve a surplus budget by 2027. Listen in to the 5&6pm news on NAU…
Parliament Sitting resumed today, Tuesday the 26th of November, with Member for Karamui Nomane district, Francis Alua as the first member who opened the floor during question time. His question was directed to the Minister for Administrative Services and member for Popondetta, Richard Masere on the on-going National Census. He stated in parliament today that there have been a few mixed reports from the media as to some provinces completing this exercise, some halfway through and some who have not yet started. Being that he then asked that the minister be able to inform the people of this country on…