Judith Puee is an educator who, perhaps better than most, understands the importance of supporting students with special needs. She has four children and the youngest two – Bertha and Giana – were born with disabilities. In 2005, Judith started her teaching career with a passion to bring about change in Panguna, Central Bougainville. She and her husband are now working at Metonai Elementary School in Panguna District. Judith teaches a composite prep and grade one class, and her husband is a teaching assistant. “Many students I’ve taught have already graduated from university,” Judith said, beaming with pride. “Two have…
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COVID 19 cases are expected to increase in the next two weeks, the National Control Centre has warned. Prime Minister James Marape conveyed this message today before leaving for the United States this morning. “From indications I’m getting from the National Control Centre, the next two weeks will possibly see a spike in COVID 19 cases right across the country,” Mr Marape said. “The traditional hotspots as well as the areas where it wasn’t too dominant before have evidence of increased presence of COVID 19.” The Prime Minister said the anticipated spike is also attributed to the recent public gatherings…
PRIME Minister Hon. James Marape has reassured the people of Southern Highlands that he would complete capital investment projects begun under his predecessor and Member for Ialibu-Pangia Peter O’Neill. PM Marape explained that over the last two years since taking office, his government had retired over K700m worth of outstanding contracts initiated under O’Neill “as an example of how we continue some of these work so long as they are people-empowering and country-focused”. The Prime Minister was speaking to people from Imbonggu and right throughout SHP and neighbouring provinces Western Highlands, Enga and Hela who had travelled in to Walume…
Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister and Kikori MP Soroi Eoe has been appointed as the Acting Prime Minister in the absence of Prime Minister James Marape who left the country today for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. PM Marape made the announcement this morning before leaving with his entourage for the airport. He said Mr Eoe is not new to the public service and was decided by the cabinet to take the role after Deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil was suspended following his Leadership Tribunal. “The cabinet has given blessing for the appointment of Hon. Soroi…
In spite of September 16th, 2021 starting with a heavy downpour and showers that followed throughout the day, the teacher and nursing students of Divine Word University’s St Benedict’s campus in Wewak, East Sepik Province showcased yet another lively multicolored cultural show, joining the country to celebrate its 46th Independence. As usual before any event on campus, the day started with a mass by Bishop of the Wewak Diocese, Bishop Jozef Roszynski blessing the day and reminding everyone to appreciate this beautiful country of pristine rainforests, rivers and seas and to remember how Independence was sought by the founding father,…
The National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is unhappy and disappointed over the decision to cancel the coveted Goroka Show 2021 on the eleventh hour. NGCB acting Chief Executive Officer Imelda Agon said the decision to cancel the infamous biggest and oldest show in Papua New Guinea was an irrational decision as it badly affects us the sponsors. “We have put in more time, money and effort to ensure the show is successfully delivered. The decision in the very last minute to cancel the Show has left not only us but other sponsors in an awkward situation.” “Coming on board as…
The 2021 Kumul Petroleum National Schools Rugby League (NSRL) championships scheduled to kick off today Monday September 20, 2021 at the Oil Search National Football Stadium in Port Moresby has been deferred by two days to Wednesday September 22, 2021. PNGRFL CEO Stanley Hondina said this was due to airline travel issues into Port Moresby. “We are flying in students from around the country and airlines have been fully booked since last week,” Hondina said. “And many people pre booked flights for the Independence weekend to travel home hence we could not get all the students to travel into Port…
As vaccine demand continues to outstrip supply and distribution remains uneven across the WHO Western Pacific Region, in a show of solidarity, the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has donated 30,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Viet Nam. Viet Nam is currently battling a complicated COVID-19 outbreak, in particular in Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring provinces, with aggressive vaccination targets a critical part of the Vietnamese Government’s strategy to contain the outbreak and relieve pressure on local health systems. Through ongoing sharing of information by governments across the WHO Western Pacific Region, the Vietnamese Government was made aware of…
The issue of the government’s disbursement of the District Services Improvement Fund (DSIP) to Members of Parliament (MPs) has been one of a highlight topic of argument in recent times. The issue stems from claims by the opposition MPs in recent Parliament terms that recent Prime Ministers withhold these DSIP funds unless the respective MPs join the government side for them to receive. However, a recent research report undertaken by the Australian National University’s College of Asia and the Pacific finds no real connection with the issuing of DSIP that guarantees the return of a sitting MP as well the…
The NGCB Paradise Runway staged on Saturday 18th September saw 11 amazing designers come together in a showcase of color and culture as they took to the runway with their amazing works of art. The first ever inaugural fashion event has been put together by Ms Philma Kelegai and Ms Ziya Rayani who have both been working tirelessly over the past few months with sponsors, designers, models and many who have worked behind the scenes to bring this event to a fruition. Ms Kelegai, Director of PNG Fashion Week and Ms Rayani, Managing Director of Glow Boutique both shared the…