Dr. Noah Tapaua, the country’s first cardiothoracic surgeon, has been awarded with the Communion of the Asia Pacific Society of Cardiac award, marking a significant milestone for the country’s medical sector. Dr. Tapaua received the recognition on May 3rd at an esteemed ceremony in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, eliciting widespread applause and pride, particularly from the esteemed Governor of New Ireland, Sir Julius Chan. Governor Chan praised Dr. Tapaua’s accomplishments, highlighting the surgeon’s major contributions not only to Papua New Guinea but also to his beloved home province of New Ireland. He stressed the critical role Dr. Tapaua has played…
Author: Nathan KUMAN
Educational institutions in Madang Province, particularly Kusbau Primary school and Tusbab Secondary School, are dealing with severe funding delays that are obstructing their operational capacities and directly affecting students’ learning experiences. Mrs. Biel Towili, the Deputy Principle for Kusbau Primary School, highlighted the critical situation, stating, “We haven’t received the second quarter funds. It really affects the operation of the school.” The delay in the release of Government Tuition Fee Subsidy (GTFS) funds has led to a shortage of essential supplies such as exercise books, papers for printing and stationeries causing disruptions in the learning process. This was also agreed…
Journalists and media professionals from Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently gathered in Port Moresby for a three-day investigative reporting training sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The workshop, held from May 1–3, 2024, focused on equipping participants with the skills needed to tackle illegal environmental activities and corruption while promoting sustainable natural resource management and climate change awareness. A diverse group of twenty-seven individuals representing PNG’s prominent news media outlets, universities, government departments, and non-government organizations immersed themselves in sessions covering investigative reporting techniques, media law, journalist protection, and media accountability. The training facilitated the sharing of…