The 2024 National Examinations for final year students of secondary and primary schools in the country will commence next week onwards. The Measurement Services Division of the Education Department has officially released the 2024 national examination schedule for Papua New Guinea, outlining critical dates and procedures that examination invigilators, administrators, school principals, students, and teachers must follow. All parties involved are strongly urged to adhere strictly to this schedule to ensure a smooth examination process. Grade 10 Examination Schedule 2024: October 7th (Monday): • Session 1: MATHEMATICS • Session 2: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. October 8th (Tuesday): • Session 1: SOCIAL SCIENCE…
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Islanders from around Bwanabwana Local Level Government (LLG) in Samarai-Murua District of Milne Bay Province gathered over the weekend to witness the opening of the Paemolosi Kamsagu United Church on Ware Island. The people travelled from neighbouring islands of Samarai, Logeia, Sidea, Sariba, Basilaki, Anagusa and as far as the Engineer Group of Islands among others to witness this occasion. Ware island has an increasing population of almost a thousand people and is commonly known for its vast fishing activities and religious Christian beliefs. There are three sections of the village on the island and the United Church opening was…
The 2024 Youth National Soccer League (NSL)- Southern Conference for the under-seventeen boys and girls is into its second round of matches at the Sir John Guise Stadium. Competition Coordinator, Leo Jakanduo said they will be playing through the four (4) conference with the Southern Conference already in progress, the Northern, NGI and Highlands conference to kick start this week for both the under- seventeen boys and girls. They have officially registered six (6) teams thus far comprising of a Southern Region Conference team consisting of six boys and six girls, although Mr. Jakanduo added that there are still some…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, following his successful election as the leader of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Prime Minister Marape also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, for his unwavering support and contribution to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Japan during his tenure. Prime Minister Ishiba, a former Defence Minister, is set to officially assume office this week after winning the LDP leadership election last Friday, where he secured 215 votes to defeat…
The National St John Ambulance (NStJA) yesterday officially opened the newly constructed wing of the National Ambulance Education College at Baruni in Port Moresby city. The state-of-the-art facility was made possible through the generous support of ExxonMobil PNG (EMPNG) and coordinated through the National Department of Health (NDoH). The new wing boosts the Ambulance Education College’s capacity by 50%, allowing up to 45 students to train across two classes simultaneously. This modern facility features high-fidelity simulation rooms, practical training spaces, and a simulated ambulance, creating a realistic environment for ambulance students to develop lifesaving skills. The College serves as the…
The fighting in the Porgera Valley of Enga province has seen a lot of people displaced and services disrupted including the hospital in Porgera, however, with the two-month State of Emergency (SOE) in place, this vital service is now being provided from the provincial capital, Wabag. Wabag town will now be the main centre for all medical supplies to be transported to the Porgera valley to provide medical services to the people needing it after the hospital there had to close its doors. This was revealed by Acting Health Minister and Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Jelta Wong when…
President of the Allies Football Club has called for an appropriate chain of command after a series of unethical events took place last week that had them removed from PNG Football Association’s sanctioned tournament, the Southern Region Club Championships where the top two women’s and men’s teams will take part in the National Club Championships. Allies FC President, Joy Mataenge said, last week Thursday’s (September 19th) game was called off by the referee after getting consent from both captains from Allies FC and Hekari FC to end the game some minutes before full-time. Mataenge said, they had some issues to…
The Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) has launched one of the latest high tech Cannon Cardiac Catheterization machines to do invasive treatments and reducing the need for patients to travel overseas to seek treatment. According to PMGH Invasive Cardiology-Intervention Cardiologist Dr. Wesong Boko, with the advanced Cannon Cardiac Catheterization machine, they were able to do 1, 327 procedures. He said, they carried out coronary angiogram procedures (heart), cerebral angiograms (brain), peripheral blockage in the legs and in certain cases, they were able to detect the tumor and cut off the cancer cell’s blood supply. “Through Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL),…
The new Waigani National Court Complex (WNCC) in Port Moresby city will be officially opened in 2025 as part of events to celebrate the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape revealed this on Monday 23rd September when stating that the K440million state funded state- of- the- art facility, promises to be a cornerstone for justice in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as it symbolizes not only the country’s progress over the past 50 years, but also its commitment to strengthening its legal infrastructure for the future, and the government’s commitment to law-and-order. “In 2025, as we celebrate 50…
Students in the Western Province, who will sit for their exams next month, have been urged not to get involved in illegal activities that may interrupt them during their preparations for the national examination week. Following the resumption of term four academic period this week, Western students are reminded to prioritize their studies for better future. Western Provincial Education Advisor, Mr. Charlie Buia said all schools have prepared their students well and they are looking forward to sit the exams next month. “Grade 10, Grade 12 and Grade 8 students you have only one week left so focus on your…