Day: January 21, 2019
Experts give Casa doctors refresher course in aviation medical knowledge
CIVIL Aviation Safety Authority (Casa) doctors refresh aviation medical knowledge with experts from Australia. The purpose of the training was to ensure aviation doctors meet international standards to conduct medical […]
College offers second chance
By JOY TOROME THE Waigani Christian College is giving a second chance to students who have been left out by the government education system, principal Abakure Kaupa says. “The government […]
Divine Word’s St Benedict’s Campus prepares to welcome first students
THE Divine Word University’s St Benedict’s Campus at Kaindi in Wewak, East Sepik, is ready to welcome its first 40 students this year for the Boram School of Nursing programme […]
Teachers draw inspiration from Japan during discussion over new curriculum
THE Japan curriculum of teaching math and science will be adapted into Papua New Guineas primary schools, inspector of teachers college Roy Manikuali says. Manikuali said eight teachers from the […]
Invitation
WE are inviting teachers, students and parents to contribute to the Education news pages by submitting write-ups and photographs. This is to promote your school activities – be it cultural, […]
WITNESS
THIS is a temporary bridge over the dangerously fast Yaika River connects remote Andakombi Station and Boiko village in Eastern Highlands. Kude Kol, a local teacher at Andakombi Primary School, […]
Lack of transparency in negotiation led to the forced shutdown of Wafi-Golpu mine
THE forced shutdown of Wafi-Golpu gold mine last Friday is a direct result of lack of consultation and transparency in the project negotiation process. This is highlighted by disgruntled landowners […]
Police roaming without uniforms
CITIZENS, old and young, respect police officers. They say “boss” to all police officers whom they meet. In Northern, you cannot tell a police officer from ordinary citizens because they […]
Bold move by Kwa
SINCE the appointment of Dr Eric Kwa as Secretary for Justice, he has undertaken to rebuild the system of village courts to restore peace in communities. He has also wants […]
Numu’s visit appreciated
I EXPRESS my gratitude in response to an article in last Thursday’s The National. At this time of economic uncertainties, political differences and bias, I acknowledge Governor Peter Numu for […]