Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) has signed a letter of intent with Charleston Southern University, based in South Carolina, to foster collaboration between the two esteemed institutions. This partnership aims to develop joint programs, exchange initiatives, and collaborative research projects, allowing students to gain invaluable international experience and build lasting connections.
PNGUoT’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Ora Renagi, expressed enthusiasm about the new office of international partnerships designed to foster global relationships. “We have a new office of international partnerships specifically to foster the many relationships we have around the world, and we welcome this new partnership. PNGUoT’s objective is to ensure that all of our students and faculty and staff are also looking outwards; life is not only Papua New Guinea, we have to make sure that young people are thinking on a global level.” Dr. Uke Kombra, the Secretary of the Education Department, has asserted that the implementation and delivery of education policies will enhance educational standards throughout Papua New Guinea.
Kombra made these remarks last week during the National Education Board meeting in Lae. He emphasized that proper execution of education policies, along with the effective delivery of education services by teachers, inspectors, and education managers, is crucial for improving the standard of education in the country. Port Moresby, PNG – An 18-year-old Grade 10 student from Caritas Technical Secondary School, Irish Terina, has won the 2024 quiz competition on Korea, held last Friday in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The event, organized and facilitated by the Korean Embassy, took place at the Caritas School Auditorium.
Terina shared her initial apprehensions upon entering the competition. “I doubted myself as soon as I walked into the auditorium because of the number of participants, but when the questions started coming, I understood them well enough to give the correct answers,” she said. Terina's interest in Korean culture began at the age of 15, inspired by her love for K-pop, K-drama, and K-food. Allan Hanam, a qualified mechanic from Madang, has charted a course to success, crediting his achievements to the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). Hanam, a graduate of the APTC Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620) from the Port Moresby Campus, currently works as a workshop supervisor for Huon Logistics.
Hanam reflected on his journey, stating, “It was the best decision I made in 2021, as it not only resulted in me gaining new skills but also led to my promotion.” He emphasized the significance of the opportunity, describing it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a golden ticket to a brighter future." By Tiri Kuimbakul
In a recent conference held in Goroka, Tiri Kuimbakul, a prominent education reform advocate, emphasized the urgent need for Papua New Guinea's (PNG) education curriculum to include Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship as core subjects. Kuimbakul highlighted that the current curriculum is ill-suited for PNG, a unique country where 97% of the land is owned by its people. He pointed out that the existing educational framework is a relic of the industrial age, designed primarily for Western countries to produce wage earners, taxpayers, borrowers, and consumers, rather than producers. "It was crafted for landless populations who would depend on paid employment throughout their lives," Kuimbakul remarked. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - The Papua New Guinea Teachers Association (PNGTA) is preparing to escalate the issue of a promised three per cent pay increment for its members to an industrial dispute.
PNGTA President Aita Sanangkepe emphasized the need for the Government, Education Minister Lucas Dekena, the Teaching Service Commission, and the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) to honor the memorandum of agreement signed last December. According to Sanangkepe, the discussed increment has yet to be implemented, leaving teachers in anticipation. Nukmar Primary School in the Anglimp/South-Waghi District celebrated the launch of a new double classroom, generously donated by Digicel PNG Foundation. This event marked a significant milestone for the school, which has been in operation since 2017 and currently serves 425 students.
Papua New Guinea Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra has announced that all schools in the countgry will end Term 2 on Friday, June 14, to accommodate the upcoming National Census.
In a recent circular, Secretary Kombra explained that the changes to the National Education Calendar are in line with the Ministerial Policy Statement 02/2024. These adjustments were necessary to accommodate two events approved by the National Executive Council: the deferral of the PNG Games to 2025 and the National Census scheduled from June 17 to June 30. ![]() In response to widespread commentary and concerns from teachers and the public regarding the promised 3% pay increase, Education Minister Hon. Lucas Dawa Dekena has assured educators that the agreement is legitimate and will be honored. In a recent statement, Minister Dekena emphasized that the 3% increase is grounded in a legally binding Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This agreement was signed by the Papua New Guinea Teachers' Association on behalf of the teachers, the Teaching Service Commission on behalf of the government, and witnessed by the DPM Secretary on behalf of the state. In a fervent plea, James Litai, Enga Provincial Examination Supervisors, voiced opposition against the proposed removal of Accounting and Legal Studies from Papua New Guinea's (PNG) educational framework under the Standards Based Curriculum (SBC).
Bachelor's degree programs worldwide recognize Accounting and Legal Studies as indispensable subjects, forming the backbone of rigorous academic pursuits. Litai emphasized the global significance and longstanding tradition of these courses, questioning the rationale behind their elimination. |
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