PNG Teaching Service Commission Implements Strict Guidelines for Teacher Appointments and Conduct1/24/2024
In a recent directive, the Papua New Guinea Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has advised the National Capital District Education Service (NCDES) against appointing individuals without the requisite qualifications into the teaching service. TSC Chairman Samson Wangihomie emphasized that appointments should only proceed once Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra issues provisional registration certificates, and the TSC formally admits the candidates. Wangihomie, speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 academic year for NCD schools in Port Moresby on Monday, highlighted the distinction between primary school teachers and college graduates, specifically those from the University of Goroka (UOG). He clarified that while UOG graduates had been provisionally admitted during graduation, the same did not apply to teachers without teaching qualifications, whether from PNG or overseas. In a heartfelt testimony to her unwavering dedication, AMPRIN Nahol, hailing from Morobe, Papua New Guinea (PNG) finds her motivation in the students she teaches. As a senior subjects officer specializing in personal development at Malang Technical Secondary School in Morobe, Nahol has been an integral part of the institution for 15 years.
Despite being slated for a transfer to another school in accordance with the education system, Nahol's appointment is still pending. In a display of commitment, she has chosen to remain at Malang Secondary, citing the uniqueness of the school, its students, and the dual curriculum it provides. TEACHERS serving in remote schools in the country will be given an extra annual allowance at the end of the academic year through the Papua New Guinea Teachers Association (PNGTA). Association president Aita Sanangkepe said this after an agreement with the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) which will see the annual allowance be effective as of this year under three categories. A total of 445 graduates from Balob Teachers College in Lae Morobe Province have just received their Teaching Certificates (Diploma) and Provisional Teacher Registration Certificates on 16 August 2023 through the Ombudsman Commission’s assistance. On 4 April 2022, the Ombudsman Commission received a complaint from a group of 445 graduates from Balob Teachers College who graduated in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and did not receive their certificates. The complaint was made against the Department of Education and Balob Teachers College for causing undue delay in the processing and issuing of the Teaching Certificates and the Provisional Teacher Registration Certificates to the graduates. 2024 Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) for New and Continuing Students :DHERST1/17/2024
DHERST Announces Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) for 2024 Academic Year In an official statement released today, the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST) is delighted to inform the public about the availability of the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) Scholarship - Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) - for the upcoming academic year, 2024. The announcement encompasses a comprehensive listing of the 2024 New Intakes and Continuing Students enrolled in all recognized Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), which includes Universities and Colleges. The University of Goroka is pleased to announce the release of the acceptance list for the 2024 academic year. The following acceptance lists have been disclosed: Download or view the acceptance List here
The 2024 Acceptance list for School Leavers, Non School Leavers, Re-admits and Online Study are now published below. Tuition Fee information for our main campus and Bulolo are also attached. Orientation & Registration will be conducted from Monday 05th February to Friday 09th February, 2024. You must plan to be on campus for the orientation & registration. By Peter Kants, First Assistant Secretary, NCD Education Services In an unforeseen turn of events, a 14-day State of Emergency (SOE) has been declared in the National Capital District (NCD), as announced by the Prime Minister yesterday (Thursday). The decision, prompted by an unexpected situation, is expected to have implications for the commencement of the 2024 school year. The Prime Minister's announcement indicates that the SOE will be in effect for 14 days, concluding on the 25th, just four days after the official scheduled opening of schools on 22/01/24. While specific details of the SOE are yet to be released, it is crucial for educators and school administrators to be prepared for potential disruptions to the commencement of the academic year. Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, has confirmed the extension and expansion of the pioneering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship program, enabling exceptional Grade 12 students from the six national schools of excellence to pursue higher education overseas. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Marape, the STEM initiative has yielded success, propelling 43 outstanding students from the STEM program at Sogeri, Kerevat, Aiyura, Passam, Port Moresby, and Wawin national schools of excellence to secure placements in American universities via scholarships funded by the Papua New Guinea Government. This announcement underscores the government's commitment to nurturing education and creating global opportunities for the nation's talented youth. Port Moresby, January 8, 2024 - Prime Minister Hon. James Marape unveiled today a notable surge in the Government's allocation for school fee assistance in 2024, reaching a substantial figure of K856.686 million. This allocation marks an impressive upswing of K88.846 million compared to the 2023 allocation of K767.84 million. The announcement follows a comprehensive meeting between the Prime Minister and Education Secretary, Dr. Uke Kombra, assessing the Department of Education's 2023 performance and establishing priorities for the upcoming year. |
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