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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

Press Release for Continuing TESAS Students

January 20, 2022 Editor Press Release

The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) wishes to announce the Tertiary Education Scholarship Assistance Scheme (TESAS) Listing of Continuing Students attending

USP launches one-of-a-kind Semester Zero

January 18, 2022 Natasha Begum Press Release

The University of the South Pacific (USP) today launched Semester Zero, a one-of-a-kind initiative and a first-of-its-kind programme, for its provisional and potential first-year students

Press Release for New Intake Selected Students into Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

January 11, 2022 Editor Press Release

The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology wishes to announce the 2021 -2022 students’ intake for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Papua New

K316 million for ‘free’ education

January 7, 2022 Gynnie Kero News

Parents can start preparing their children for Term One classes from Jan 31 without having to worry about paying fees as the Government has released

Universities to hike tuition fees

January 7, 2022 Phoebe Gwangilo News

Three universities will charge increased tuition fees for this year. These are the Divine Word University, University of PNG and University of Goroka. A comparison

USP alumnus appointed as Prime Minister of Tonga

January 6, 2022 Natasha Begum Press Release

His Majesty the King of Tonga, King Tupou VI, appointed Honourable Siaosi’ Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni, an alumni of the University of the South Pacific (USP), as

Chinese Government Scholarships Notice for 2022/2023

December 21, 2021 Editor Scholarships

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Educational Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the

International Day for Persons with Disabilities event emphasises need for sports participation

December 15, 2021 Natasha Begum Press Release

The University of the South Pacific (USP), in collaboration with the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) and Sports Matters, commemorated the International Day for Persons

Pacific Youth Summit highlights realities of the Pacific

December 9, 2021 Natasha Begum Press Release

The Pacific Youth Summit with the theme ‘Resilient Youth Leaders: Drivers of Sustainable Development’ brought together around 5,000 youth leaders, students and professionals from across

The Pacific Youth Summit: The Values of Integrity for the Achievement of Sustainable Development

December 9, 2021 Natasha Begum Press Release

7 December 2021 (Suva, Fiji) – Around 5,000 youths, professionals and anti-corruption practitioners from across the Pacific converged to commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day (9 December)