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PM commits K11 billion for education sector
Prime Minister James Marape says one of the biggest priorities for the next 10 years is quality education.
PPC: I’ll use my office if cells stay full
Enga acting Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Daniel Yangen has made a desperate call to local authorities to expand police cells, as severe overcrowding forces officers to detain suspects in corridors and transport vehicles.
CS take lead of colourful independence celebrations in Alotau
Marchers and participants in colourful red, black and gold have gathered for the 51st Independence Anniversary celebrations at Alice Wedega Park in Alotau, Milne Bay Province, ready to get the day's celebrations underway.
They've arrived at the park, the celebrations venue, with various schools , government and private organisations in full PNG colours assembling in preparation for the day's official program.
The Correctional Institute Services and the provincial security personnel have taken position in a ceremonial guard of honor at the front of the Habona Gaige Stadium at Alice Wedega Park as Member for Alotau, Ricky Morris walks through conducting an inspection of the parade.
Milne Bays premier secondary school, Cameron Secondary School, is among other vocational and primary schools in the urban cluster participating in this year's independence celebrations.
Alotau Member Ricky Morris will be the keynote speaker for this year's celebrations.
The celebration will continue until this afternoon with vehicle floats and other independence fun games.
PNG must build jobs and tourism for next 50 years
Papua New Guinea has been challenged to use its young population, culture and natural resources to create more jobs and build a safer and happier nation over the next 50 years.
Education key to PNG’s future, says Dame Maria Kopkop
Education must remain at the centre of Papua New Guinea’s future, as children who receive a strong foundation today will become the leaders of tomorrow, says Kopkop College Executive Director Dame Maria Kopkop.
Culture must be preserved for future generations
Papua New Guinea’s culture and traditions must be protected and passed on to young people as the country moves into its next 50 years, says Assistant Director of the Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies Dr Naomi Simet.
No Independence celebrations in Hagen town
Western Highlands will mark Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Day without a major provincial celebration.
Australia sends Independence wishes to PNG
Australia has congratulated Papua New Guinea on its 51st Independence anniversary, with a special message to the people of Morobe Province and Lae.