Day: February 16, 2021
Volunteer group needs help
A GROUP of volunteers from Morata one, Port Moresby, who have been volunteering in tree-planting at the Magana Crescent are calling on sponsors to help them buy new tools. Spokesman […]
Staff evicted from classrooms
By JINA AMBA STAFF residing illegally in classrooms and offices at the Gerehu Primary School in Port Moresby were evicted on Friday. According to head teacher Philip Tiki, nine staff […]
Institute briefs minister about programmes
THE Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNGNRI) last week briefed the new Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology and Sports Minister Wesley Raminai on the institute’s eight key research […]
Briefs
Naming rights for Nasfund THE National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund)has continued its partnership with Kalang Advertising Ltd, FM100, as naming rights sponsor for the Nasfund FM100 talkback programme. Nasfund FM100 Talkback, […]
Cheshire receives K25,000
By KELVIN JOE A NON-GOVERNMENT and charity organisation that serves more than 6,000 people with special needs in the country lacks funding to continue its services, an official says. Cheshire […]
People need to practice Christian principles, says official
THE people need to practice their Christian principles and trust in God for peace to return to violence ravaged Sugu Valley in Kagua-Erave, Southern Highlands, says the head of a […]
Registry gives certificates to 103 students
THE PNG Civil and Identity Registry (PNGCIR) recently presented certificates to 103 students who were part of a volunteer programme facilitated by the organisation in Port Moresby. The purpose of […]
New college focusing on teachers
A COLLEGE to train and upgrade elementary school teachers to primary school or early childhood teachers will be based in Finchhafen, Morobe. Education secretary Dr Uke Kombra said the Education […]
Northern embarking on project to record, preserve history
THE Oro government has embarked on a project to record and preserve the history of major events, including the eruption of Mt Lamington in 1951. In line with this plan, […]
Department will provide funding to Fode if required: Kombra
THE Education Department will provide more funding to flexible open and distance education (Fode) if it needs to, the secretary says. Dr Uke Kombra told a media conference that they […]