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Committee to Investigate UOG Incident

The Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (HERST) and Sports, Kinoka Feo, said an Independent Review Committee (IRC)
USP Professors Elected as new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

Professors Bibhya Sharma and Sushil Kumar, distinguished academics from The University of the South Pacific (USP), are among thirteen leading
University of Goroka Suspended Indefinitely After Student–Local Violence

GOROKA, Eastern Highlands — The University of Goroka (UOG) has been suspended indefinitely after violent clashes erupted between students and
Research Leads Innovation in Climate-Resilient Crops for Samoa

Dr Leslie Toralba Ubaub, a Lecturer in the Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology at The University of the South
SILAG to Offer Bachelor of Government

The Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) will be introducing the Bachelor of Government (Public Administration) in the near
Student Dies in Milne Bay After Alleged Assault By Teacher

A tragic incident at Kiriwina Secondary School in Milne Bay has left a student dead after he was allegedly assaulted
USP Researchers Pioneer Cassava-Based Edible Coating to Revolutionize Sustainable Food Packaging in Fiji

In a groundbreaking leap for sustainable science and Pacific-led innovation, researchers at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have
UNRE Develops Policies for Safer Environment

The University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) is developing a series of policies aimed at creating a safer and

Social distancing in schools difficult

April 21, 2021 Jina Amba News

Practicing social distancing in schools is very difficult as most schools are overcrowded, a head teacher in Port Moresby says. Ted Diro Primary School’s Hane

Short Course on Social Science Research Methods

April 20, 2021 Editor Press Release

Date: 13 – 21 May, 2021 Time: 8am – 5pm daily Venue: National Research Institute, Waigani Campus, Waigani Drive, Port Moresby About Social Science Research

Grade 7 student arrested for robbery

April 19, 2021 Sylvester Wemuru News

Police have arrested a Grade 7 male student for robbing PMV passengers in Madang’s Balasigo last Monday. Madang commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang said police were

Classes to resume despite PNGTA demands

April 16, 2021 Samuel Bariasi News

The Minister for Education, Jimmy Uguro, says classes will resume as scheduled on Monday despite the PNG Teachers’ Association’s nationwide strike for welfare demands. Association

Students and staff with COVID-19 symptoms to be tested

April 16, 2021 Jina Amba News

Students and teachers are to be tested if they are sick or show any symptoms of COVID-19 when classes resume on Monday, according to the

Water Disruption Notice – PAU

April 14, 2021 Editor Press Release

Water PNG wishes to advise customers residing at Pacific Adventist University (PAU) that you will be experiencing low water pressure or no water at all

NARI board members sworn in

April 13, 2021 Editor News

The new board of the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) have been sworn by the Minister for Higher Education and Sports, Wesley Raminai, The National

Schools to resume on April 19 under strict COVID-19 protocols

April 13, 2021 PNG Joint Agency Task Force Press Release

Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning today announced that all primary and secondary schools within Papua New Guinea

Schools to resume on April 19

April 12, 2021 Editor News

Schools in the country will resume classes on April 19. According to the Post Courier, this was made known by Minister for Education, Jimmy Uguro.

2022-2023 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

April 12, 2021 Editor Scholarships

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The