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Academic Renewal Program Gives Grade 12 School Leavers in Gazelle District a Second Chance at Higher Education

Gazelle District Program Gives Grade 12 ‘Push-Outs’ a Second Chance at Higher Education KOKOPO, Gazelle District — A new educational
PNG Makes e-School Registration Mandatory by 2026 to Boost Education Quality

In a significant step toward achieving the PNG Education Transformation Vision 2075, the Department of Education in Papua New Guinea
Madang Police Issue Stern Warnings to Students Amid Exam Disruptions and Post-Exam Celebrations

Madang, 22 October 2025 – As Grade 8, 10, and 12 students in Madang wrap up their final examinations this
Grade 12 Exams Conclude Peacefully in Simbu Province

Kundiawa, Simbu Province – The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) in Simbu Province has commended Grade 12 students for
USP Launches Center for Sustainable Futures to Tackle Climate Change in the Pacific

SUVA, FIJI — The University of the South Pacific (USP) has launched the Center for Sustainable Futures (CSF), a new
USP Launches New Center to Strengthen Climate Change Research and Collaboration in the Pacific

The University of the South Pacific’s (USP), Center for Sustainable Futures (CSF), is placing interdisciplinary research at the heart of
Remote Rossel Island School Finally Receives 2025 Grade 8 Exam Papers Amid PNG’s Logistics Challenge

In a significant logistical success for remote education, Rossel Island’s St. Mary’s  Jinjo Primary School on Jinjo village received the 2025 Grade
K19.5 Million Released to 570 Retired Teachers in Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Sunday 19 October 2025 — The Government of Papua New Guinea has released K19.5 million in final retirement

Tuvalu’s Minister for Justice, Communication and Foreign Affairs, a USP Alumnus, Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

February 8, 2022 Natasha Begum Press Release

Honourable Simon Kofe, Tuvalu’s Minister for Justice, Communication, and Foreign Affairs and a USP alumnus, has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Hon.

Many schools to resume formal classes next week

February 3, 2022 Yvonne Kambibel News

Many schools in the country will resume formal classes next week, senior education officials say. Education advisers for Milne Bay and New Ireland confirmed to

Manus processing center still under ICA

February 2, 2022 Phoebe Gwangilo News

The Manus Island regional processing center is in the process to be transferred to the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology by the

People’s smiles are a form of praise for the work we do: Kumar

February 2, 2022 Natasha Begum Press Release

Providing villages with tap water for the first time gives my team and me immense satisfaction, says The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) alumnus,

Markham locals search for missing teacher

January 27, 2022 Hezron Kising News

People along the Markham River have been searching for the body of a female teacher who went missing last Saturday. Locals told police the teacher

NCD TVET 2022 Scholarship Program

January 27, 2022 Editor Press Release

To the students and parents of NCD, I wish to announce the TVET program roll out for 2022. It has indeed been an unceasing annual

Call for Applications for Membership of the National Higher and Technical Education Board

January 26, 2022 Editor Press Release

In accordance with the Higher Education (General Provisions) Act 2014 (as amended) (HEGPA), applications are now invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for membership

Water to Kerevat National School of Excellence restored

January 24, 2022 Phoebe Gwangilo News

Water supply into Kerevat National School of Excellence has been restored and teachers resume today, according to the Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra. Last Thursday,