In a strategic move to enhance the quality of education in the province, the Morobe government has earmarked K1 million for the school inspectorate division. Administrator Max Bruten revealed that this budget allocation is intended to facilitate inspector visits to all urban and rural schools across Morobe. Bruten emphasized that achieving quality education is directly linked to the diligent work of school inspectors. Their visits, he stated, are crucial in ensuring the presence of teachers in schools and the effective delivery of education. Bank South Pacific (BSP) Financial Group Limited has recently embraced 17 new participants into its Graduate Development Program, hailing from various institutions across the country. The program, which began in January, spans 11 months and involves rotations through different Strategic Business Units within the bank, offering participants valuable insights and the opportunity to refine their skills. In an official statement, BSP acknowledged the challenges graduates may face when transitioning from academia to the corporate world. However, the bank assured a seamless integration process, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Papua New Guinea's upcoming Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (Silag) university is set to introduce degree programs exclusively tailored for public servants starting in 2027, as revealed by CEO Michael Barobe. The institution's primary focus will be on governance, ensuring that individuals have a comprehensive understanding of government operations before entering the public sector workforce.
Successful Prayer Dedication at Kagua Admin Primary: Oil Palm Industries CEO Presents Generous Gifts2/19/2024
In a heartwarming event today, Kagua Admin Primary School celebrated a successful prayer dedication program that brought unexpected blessings. The atmosphere felt as if the floodgates of heaven had opened, and the school administration and staff express their gratitude with a heartfelt 'Praise God!❤️' Meet Fidelis Golu, a Bougainvillean who turned his Australia Awards Scholarship into a powerful force for positive transformation. Back in 2009, Fidelis completed his Master of Public Policy at The Australian National University (ANU), and since then, he's been on a journey of making a difference through policymaking.
For Fidelis, the scholarship was not just about personal growth; it became a platform empowering him to contribute significantly to positive change in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Reflecting on his experience, he shared, "I'm now equipped to formulate informed policies, drive positive change, and tackle the complex challenges that lie ahead." Australia and University of Goroka Collaborate to Shape Healthcare and Education Futures in PNG2/13/2024
In a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare and education in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia is joining forces with The University of Goroka (UoG) to provide scholarships in midwifery and teaching.
A round of applause goes to the 34 Australia Awards PNG Scholars, including 21 women, who recently celebrated their graduation with a Bachelor of Midwifery and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Secondary Teaching, specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) at UoG. The Papua New GUinea Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Usino-Bundi, Hon. Jimmy Uguro has died in the early hours of Tuesday in Wewak, East Sepik Province. Minister Uguro had recently arrived in Wewak on Sunday, accompanied by the Secretary for the Department of Education, Dr. Uke Kombra. Huon Gulf, a district in Morobe Province, has reinitiated its tertiary scholarship scheme after a hiatus of seven years. The program was officially launched on Friday under the leadership of the local Member of Parliament, Jason Peter.
According to District Education Manager Sam Geseng, the scholarship scheme, previously halted in 2016, has been reinstated to support students pursuing tertiary education. Approximately 450 scholarship application forms have been made available, with each of the local level governments – Wampar urban and rural, Morobe, and Salamaua – allotted 100 forms. An additional 50 forms are reserved for special cases. Pori High School in Hela Province has been officially upgraded to Pori Secondary School. The announcement was made by Mr. Ronny Angu, the Director of Hela Provincial Education Department, during a ceremony attended by esteemed guests and community members. During the ceremony, Mr. Ronny Angu revealed that the students who completed grade 10 last year will now progress to grade 11 in the newly elevated Pori Secondary School. The announcement was met with enthusiasm from the school board members, councillors of Pori Electorate, teachers, and the local community members from Tari Pori Electorate.
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra has issued a warning to school principals and head teachers charging additional fees. Those found guilty will face suspension without pay and legal consequences.
Dr Kombra emphasized that the government had already disbursed K314 million to cover Term One tuition, boarding, and project fees for every student. These funds were transferred directly to school accounts or provincial trust accounts last Thursday and Friday. To maintain order in the first week of school, the Department of Education will not address defiant head teachers and principals immediately. However, starting on Feb 5, action will be taken against those found in violation.
Despite issued notices against charging fees, reports have surfaced of schools persisting in collecting tuition and project fees. To avoid suspension and legal actions, head teachers and principals are urged to cease fee collection immediately. They should also send official letters to parents, instructing them not to pay any further fees, and refund any fees already collected.
Parents and the public are encouraged to report any defiant head teachers to local school inspectors or directly to the Government Tuition Fee Subsidy (GTFS) division. Reports must be accompanied by evidence of fees being charged, notices for fees, deposit forms, and/or receipts. Dr Kombra explained that schools with genuine projects should submit their project proposals to Parents and Citizens (P&Cs), then to the Provincial Education Board (PEB) or National Education Board (NEB). The proposal should specify the project, budget shortfall, years required to complete the project, and obtain written approval from NEB or PEB to collect fees. He clarified that PEBs should not set blanket fees but allow P&Cs of each school to submit and justify the fees to be collected. In a related development, Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Minister Don Polye announced the disbursement of outstanding 2023 Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS) payments, totaling K30.5 million. Polye assured that there were no outstanding TESAS arrears and explained the process for students in AES or HECAS to receive funds as academic awards. He highlighted the authority of universities and higher education institutions' governing councils to set annual tuition fees, potentially adjusting them as needed. The Tesas program operates under regulations, and a digitized system has been introduced for Tesas awards linked to available funds. The system swiftly identifies eligible students and awards Tesas transparently. Continuing and new students follow the same regulations and systems, with GPAs playing a crucial role in award considerations. Watch Video and subscribe to Youtube |
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