43 students will be leaving in the next week to travel to the United States of America to study there through Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship. The STEM Scholarship is funded by the Papua New Guinea government through the Education department. Secretary for Education, Dr Uke Kombra said that this concept was brought about by Prime Minister James Marape when he was the Education Minister in 2009. “He (Marape) introduced this concept for the National Executive Council to approve and the policy was not implemented until 2017.” “In 2020, the NEC approved the Policy, and it was launched…
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The National Rugby League (NRL) today confirmed the four (4) Clubs that will compete in the exciting Round One 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership matches planned for Las Vegas. Following a competitive process and careful consideration of Club proposals, four teams have been selected to participate in 2024: Brisbane Broncos Manly Sea Eagles South Sydney Rabbitohs Sydney Roosters NRL CEO Andrew Abdo thanked the Broncos, Rabbitohs, Roosters and Sea Eagles for their proposals and acknowledged NRL broadcast partners for their strong support and commitment to the concept. “The 2024 Las Vegas matches will form part of an exciting ‘Australia Week’ in…
802 students from the 11 Secondary schools in the New Ireland province joined the rest of the grade 12 students nationwide to sit for the Written Expression Exam. More than 32, 000 students nationwide sat for the exam today. The students were given a week to read through the exam booklet and will write on the topic in the exam. The topic for this year’s exam is Women in Business. New Ireland Education Chief Executive Officer, Mr Apelis Benson said that they had received their exam booklets on time and they distributed them to the schools. “Even though the weather…
On Monday, 7th of August, 2023, grade 12 students nationwide will sit for the Grade 12 Written Expression Exam. A total of 32,058 students from 220 Grade 12 schools including the six National Schools of Excellence, private and permitted schools have nominated to sit the exam. Secretary for Education, Dr. Uke Kombra said that he is confident that students and teachers have prepared well for this exam. “I am now calling on all the Provincial Divisions of Education, school administrations and parents to support our students give their best.” “I am also calling on the general public to respect our…
Twenty staff from the National Volunteer Service of Papua New Guinea signed their contracts as Managers and were commissioned as public servants recently. They will be heading various divisions and sections in the organisation. The officers signed their contracts in the presence of the National Volunteer Service Executive Director Molly Willie and National Volunteer Service Council Chairman Bernard Maladina. National Volunteer Service Council Chairman Bernard Maladina said that they want to set a new trend where officers are transparent and held accountable in their work conduct towards themselves and especially to the citizens of this country. “We want to bring…
Kylie Minogue has announced a residency at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, with tickets going on sale early next month. The Australian singer broke the news on social media, writing on Instagram: “VEGAS BABY! So excited to headline the all-new @VoltaireLV at @VenetianVegas starting this fall. See you there! #MoreThanJustAResidency.” Minogue, 55, will be the first performer to headline at the Voltaire venue, which is set to open in November. The three-month stint will be her first in Vegas. According to the Venetian’s website, the new venue – which seats just 1,000 people – will provide a unique setting “blurring the lines between…
Australia is working together with the South Fly District Development Authority (DDA) and local stakeholders to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services to communities, schools, and health facilities in the district. This work includes targeted training for members of the South Fly District WASH Committee. Through strengthening their site selection and procurement processes, as well as information and data collection skills, the District WASH Committee continues to enable the implementation of the five-year district WASH plan, alongside the delivery of WASH infrastructure. DDA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tewa Gebia, recognised the importance of WASH, saying that it…
Colgate-Palmolive (PNG) LTD hosted National Tooth brushing day today at Butuka Academy school in the Moresby South Electorate in collaboration with the National Department of Health. This year marks the 12th year of celebrating this day after a 3yr break due to COVID-19 restrictions and is in line with Colgate’s global school health education program, Bright smiles, Bright futures which has positively impacted over 2.5 million children around the country since its inception in 2010. A total of 412 schools nationwide are participating in this year’s National Tooth brushing Day Celebrations. This event is part of the Colgate’s effort to…
The SP PNG Hunters have been working hard to maintain the momentum they built over their last five fixtures despite been off the field for almost 3 weeks following a bye in Round 18 and a break in the QRL Hostplus Cup competition last weekend. The PNG-based club will look to return to the winner’s circle when they face the Brisbane Tigers on Sunday, 30thJuly at Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane. Kick-off is at 2:10pm. The Hunters have steadily improved throughout the 2023 season to sit in 11th position on the Hostplus Cup ladder with four rounds remaining. They picked up…
Walindi Primary School in West New Britain Province launched its new its new double classroom that was donated by Digicel PNG Foundation. The celebration took place at the school premises on Friday 14th July 2023. Digicel Foundation has been investing in education for the past 15 years as it believes that every child has the right to education. Through Digicel PNG Foundation’s Education Infrastructure Development Program, Waves Contractors were engaged to work on the classroom project for Walindi Primary School in Talasea District, West New Britain Province. The school was having issues with overcrowding and really needed the classroom. Walindi…