Reservation of Women’s Seats PNG Parliament Key Reform 2022 Elections

KEY REFORMS BEFORE 2022

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 Reservation of women’s seats in parliament

The reservation of women’s seats in parliament is one key reform agenda to be looked at by the new Chairman of the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) before the 2022 National Elections.

Prime Minister (PM) James Marape, said the new Chairman and Member for Wewak, Kevin Isifu, now has a big task at hand before the elections and as a member of the ruling Pangu Party, he will deliver the party’s perspective, which includes the women’s reserve seats.

“We will be also looking at women in politics, the representation of women in office,” Prime Minister James Marape.

“For the Pangu perspective, we have a very important proposal to put specific seats for women in the country. We are looking at a higher level of regional seats, probably at four or five regions, designated as women-only seats.”

Constitutional and Law Reform Commission

To handle this task and other key reforms, Marape has high hopes in the new CLRC Chairman saying, “The honourable Kevin Isifu brings to us a wealth of experience, and brings that to our important constitutional office.”

Meanwhile, other key agendas to be looked at, including the system of voting, electoral reforms to modernize it with the biometric voting system and electoral boundaries review.

Isifu was officially sworn- in by the Governor-General, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae at the Government House in Port Moresby this morning.


NEWS: YUMI FM (30/06/2020)

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Binatang Research Centre: Research and Conservation in PNG

In the months leading up to July, PNG Insight was privileged to have published a series of articles from Bradley LW Gewa. Bradley was a former employee of the Binatang Research Centre In Madang, Papua New Guinea.

The Binatang Research Centre is a non for profit organisation.

Bradley articulately documented the adventures and stories about Travel, Study, Research and Conservation in Papua New Guinea. 

His work with the PNG  Binatang Research Centre (BRC) is inspiring, indeed. It tells of the research and conservation work the centre is spearheading in collaboration with, both, the local and international communities. 

In fact, the articles have gained traction Worldwide. See here on BRC Facebook page. 

The country needs more people who can write and tell their stories, showcase the beauty of this nation and, above all, appreciate and preserve what we have in PNG.

The PNG Writer's Corner Initiative was established to give our young people the motivation to write about things they are passionate about. 

Read about Bradley's work and other PNG Writers on PNG Insight.

Interested PNG Writers, students and the general public can participate in this initiative. Email us on info@pnginsight.com


Mt Wilhelm Conservation Area Research and Conservation Field Trip


BRC Madang Papua New Guinea

PNG Mt Wilhelm Conservation

PNG Mt Wilhelm Conservation


BSP GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

2024 BSP graduate development program

Description:

Developing our young people to be the next generation of leaders in our chosen markets is part of our vision to be the leading bank in the South Pacifi­c Region. 

The BSP Graduate Development Program is aligned to this vision and provides an opportunity for aspiring graduates to work for BSP, and simultaneously achieve their career goals.

Applications are now open for the BSP Graduate Development Program.

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 Position Details

Title: BSP GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Reference No: BSPPG03320

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Type: Full-Time

This program is open to Papua New Guinean Citizens in their fi­nal year of study at a local or overseas university in the following disciplines:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Economics
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Information Technology
  • Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Business Management
  • Law

Documents Required:

  • A cover letter (outlining why you wish to be on the graduate program)
  • Current CV
  • Current academic transcripts
  • Two (2) written references with contactable referees
  • Copy of Police Clearance. Must be valid and issued within the last 12 months

Forward your application to:

The Manager Recruitment | Human Resources

Email: graduates@bsp.com.pg

You can also apply online via the BSP website: 

BSP GDP Online Application Form

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applications close 5pm Friday 10th July

For the latest Graduate Development Programs, Opportunities and Jobs, check here.

IRC's ITAS system Payments and Returns Online

Commissioner General Sam Koim’s visit to Mt Hagen IRC office today (15 June 2020) coincides with a series of outings yet to come in the Highlands Region this week.

The first stopover at Mt Hagen IRC office was a courtesy visit in which a brief was held with IRC staff concerning a new Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) that will replace the current Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System (SIGTAS).

Staff were told the new ITAS system enables taxpayers to go online where ever they are and make returns and payments through an electronic payment portal.

Koim said he hopes the procurement phase of this ITAS would be completed by the end of this year for it to be rolled out.
Commissioner General Sam Koim and IRC Staff of Mt Hagen posed for the camera after a short briefing (Pic: IRC Facebook page)

Tax Return Lodgements
(Making payments to IRC).
Email: payments@irc.gov.pg
Or visit: www.irc.gov.pg

Visit IRC Facebook page for the latest news and updates on payments and lodgement.

PNG National Examination Dates and Term Holidays 2024 [PNG School Calendar]


The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Education Calendar for 2024 has been released, providing students, teachers, and parents with a clear outline of the academic year. 

The calendar provides important information regarding the dates for national examinations, school holidays, and public holidays in PNG. 

Check out the 2024 Gazetted Public Holiday PDF file here and download it!

2024 National Examination Dates

The dates are an essential aspect of the PNG Education Calendar. These examinations are critical for students in their academic journey as they determine whether students progress to the next level of their education.

The 2024 National Examination Dates are as follows:

  • Lower Secondary School Certificate Written Expression (Grade 10): Thursday, June 6, 2024
  • Upper Secondary School Certificate Written Expression Exam (Grade 12): Monday, August 5, 2024
  • Grade 12 STEM Exams: Tuesday, September 17 to Monday, September 23, 2024
  • Lower Secondary School Certificate Exams (Grade 10): Monday, October 7 to Friday, October 11, 2024
  • Upper Secondary School Certificate Exams (Grade 12): Monday, October 14 to Friday, October 18, 2024
  • Certificate of Basic Education Exams (Grade 8): Monday, October 21 to Thursday, October 24, 2024

School Holidays and Term Dates

School holidays play a vital role in the education of students, as they provide a break from academic work and allow students to recharge their batteries. 

The school holidays in PNG are designed to coincide with major events in the country, such as the national elections and other significant cultural events. 

1. Term Dates for TEACHERS:

  • Start Term 1: Monday, January 22, 2024
  • Start Term 4: Monday, September 30, 2024
  • School Closure: Friday, December 6, 2024
  • School Reopening: Monday, January 20, 2025

2. Term Dates for STUDENTS

  • Start Term 1: Monday, January 29, 2024
  • Start Term 2: Monday, April 15, 2024
  • Start Term 3: Monday, July 8, 2024
  • Start Term 4: Monday, September 30, 2024
  • School Closure: Friday, December 6, 2024
  • School Reopening: Monday, January 27, 2025

3. Term Holidays

Term 1 Holiday: Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 12, 2024
Term 2 Holiday: Monday, June 24 to Friday, July 5, 2024
Term 3 Holiday: Monday, September 23 to Friday, September 27, 2024

Download past mathematics exam papers on PNG Insight Maths Resources website


PNG Exam Schedule 2022

 

Prepare for the exams. Download the Grade 8, Grade 10 and Grade 12 maths exam papers online

 


Here is a video instruction on how to download the Grade 12, 10 and 8 maths papers and prepare for the final exams. 


Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) and Department of Education Implement Coffee Curriculum

COFFEE CURRICULUM READY FOR IMPLEMENTATION

CIC Goroka

The Coffee Curriculum, the 2nd Edition for Grades 6-12 under the Standard Based Curriculum (SBC) is ready for implementation.

About 3,000 copies of Teachers Handbooks and Teachers Resource Books have been printed after being designed by a local company in Port Moresby, NAGISOVE Graphics.

These books will later be shipped or air freighted to Goroka in Eastern Highlands province for launching and its implementation in schools around the country, especially schools in Coffee producing provinces.

After all these, the hardest part now is for the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) to continue to work with the Department of Education (DoE) to ensure the Curriculum is taught and or institutionalized in schools.

All these could not have been done without the support of a lot of people including the

  • CIC Curriculum Officer Mr. Leo Kepa Aroga,
  • hard-working Officers of DoE Curriculum Development Division, 
  • Gordon Wallanges of UOG, 
  • CIC-PPAP funded Curriculum Consultant, 
  • Dr. Arnold Parapi and 
  • others who tirelessly worked on this project.


By Roderick MANDAU/PNG FM News

PNG Telikom TV Info and FAQs

Telikom TV is a television service offered by PNG Telikom. Telikom TV uses the internet to deliver 20 television channels. You can access and view the 20 channels, including the most popular being Netflix and Youtube. Telikom TV services are available in Port Moresby and recently launched in Lae.

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Here are the 7 FAQs from Telikom PNG about the IP TV service it offers to customers in POM and LAE:

Q1: What is Telikom TV?

Telikom TV is a value-added product that is offered on Telikom’s Fixed Broadband Internet (Copper & Fibre) service. Telikom TV provides Television Channel entertainment over the Internet.

There are 20 Channels that can be viewed via an Android TV Smart Box which is connected to the internet access (ADSL2+/GPON) and connected via HDMI cable to the HDMI in-port of a Television set.

Q2: What are the Channels currently available on Telikom TV?

The Channels currently available are:
  • EMTV
  • NBC
  • Pasifica TV
  • 9Life
  • 9Go
  • 9GEM
  • Channel 9
  • ABC
  • Euro News
  • Arirang TV
  • Channel 7
  • Russia Today
  • DW
  • Day Star
  • Aljazeera
  • NHK World TV
  • France 24
  • Hope Channel
  • EWTN
  • TRT News.

Q3: Do I require Internet Data to view Telikom TV?

Yes, you will require internet data to be able to view the Channels because Telikom TV is provided over the internet. The Android TV Smart Box has the Telikom TV android application pre-installed.
Accessing the Channels will be via the Telikom TV app. There are other Android applications that are installed in the Android TV Smart Box like Netflix, YouTube, FITE, TED, Red Bull TV, and Haystack TV that can be accessed using internet data.

Q4: How much is the Android TV Smart Box?

The Introductory price is K150.

Q5: Are there TV Plans to subscribe to?

No, there aren’t any TV Plans yet. For now, you only require internet data to access the 20 Free of Subscription Channels.

Q6: Will there be other Channels added to the current 20?

Yes, additional TV Channels and VOD contents will be offered soon.

Q7: Is the soft Launch in NCD only and is Telikom TV available in other centres

Telikom TV has been soft-launched in NCD only and will soon be rolled out to other Provincial Regions where ADSL2+/GPON is present.

Unlike the television services we are all accustomed to which uses antennas, satellite dishes and cables, Telikom TV provides these services through the internet. This form of television service is technically known as IP TV or Internet Protocol Television.

More info & assistance contact 3456789

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2023 NSFAF Student Portal Login Authentication Namibia

The purpose of the Students Portal (NSFAF, Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund portal) is to enable Applications and Approval of Funding services online.

 Other functions of the NSFAF are to reduce the cost of accessing those services, streamline administrative processes, improve turnaround times, and strengthen accountability and responsiveness.

Here is what to do when following up on your NSFAF application and things you should do to be successful - find out here.


How use the NSFAF Portal?

You will need a User ID and Password to use the Portal. So, if you have not registered before please click on the link: “Sign Up/Register”. 


You will need you:

  • ID number, 
  • mobile number and
  • email address to register. 
Once you have registered you can use the Unique User ID and password you provided to Login and access the Services on the NSFAF Portal.

NSFAF Home Portal Login 2023

NSFAF students login portal 2023

Online Application Notice

Online application is open for Undergraduates, Postgraduates and Vocational applicants enrolled or who wish to study at local and SADC/internationally recognized institutions with accredited programs.


Please note that mature-age applications will only be accepted for local public institutions, namely: UNAM, NUST and NAMCOL.


All required documents must be uploaded during the application period.

  • Certified copy of the applicant’s Full Birth Certificate.
  • Certified copy of applicant’s Namibian Identity Document (ID).
  • Certified copy/copies of school leaving certificate(s) [Grade 11/12 or equivalent].
  • Certified copy of Undergraduate qualification and its transcript (applicable to Postgraduate applicants).
  • Proof of combined Parental Income or declarations for applicants who are 28 years of age or younger and unemployed.
  • Certified copy of applicant parents' Identity Documents (ID) or death certificates if deceased or declarations if documents do not exist.
  • Own or spousal income or both for employed applicants who are above the age of 28 and declarations if unemployed.
  • Proof of 2023 admission or registration if available during the application period.


Due to funding limitations, postgraduate applications are subject to the criteria below:


  • Awards will be given to those studying towards priority fields of studies (priority fields will be made available on our website, www.nsfaf.na, in due course)
  • Applicants should have not received more than two funding opportunities from NSFAF.
  • Total combined debt to NSFAF may not exceed N$350,000 (previous debt plus loan to be awarded).
  • If you have previously benefited from the NSFAF, you will be requested to attach an acknowledgement of debts and/or proof of repayment arrangement, before an award can be issued.
  • Applicants are subjected to vetting with employment status (including self-employment).
  • Only a set of pre-determined fee will be committed, subject to the availability of funds.


NSFAF Home Portal Login 2023

  • Students will be provisionally awarded provided the applicant meets the NSFAF basic funding requirements.
  • All applicants will be required to apply online.
  • Due dates are final and will not be extended.
  • We remind those at Vocational Training and Education institutions to apply as no payment will be made without an application and loan contract.


For enquiries or further assistance during the online application process, contact NSFAF Head Office at Tel: 061 434 6012/13/81/82/83/88/90/96/97 or via e-mail: awardqueries@nsfaf.na


Here is all you need to know about the NSFAF application, following up and appealing process.



NSFAF Portal Login Authentication


It is important for students to keep their login credentials (ID number and password) secure, as unauthorized access to their account could result in the alteration or misuse of their personal and financial information. 


Students are advised to choose a strong password and to change it regularly for added security.


The NSFAF portal login is for students to access their accounts on the NSFAF website, check their application status, update their personal and financial information, and upload supporting documents. 


The login process requires the students to use the ID number and password that was provided during the registration process. It is important to keep the credentials secure and update the password regularly for added security.


Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF)


The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) provides financial assistance to Namibian students who wish to pursue their studies at tertiary institutions. 


To apply for financial assistance from NSFAF, students must first register online by visiting the NSFAF website and completing the online application form. 


The application process typically includes providing personal information, academic records, and financial information. 


After submitting the application, students will be notified of their application status and, if approved, the amount of financial assistance they are eligible to receive.

2023 Namcol Student Portal Login and Access Pin Change

NAMCOL (Namibian College for Open Learning) is an institution that offers Open, Flexible and Distance Learning for Namibians who are not in the mainstream education system. 

NAMCOL's vision is to 'bring education to the people. 

2023 and onwards, the college is using the internet capability of its country to help its students, such as myNAMCOL student portal and e-Learning platforms.  Read on to find out how to access the student portal and how to get help if you have a problem logging on.

Namibia open college student 2023 online portal

2023 myNAMCOL Student Portal

Prospective students, those intending to attend NAMCOL, must register to use the student portal. The new and continuing students should already be registered and able to use their login credentials to access the student portal. 

For a prospective student, not registered at this institution this is what you do:

  • Apply, 
  • Register, 
  • Change personal information, 
  • get academic and other information and 
  • make payments.
The registered users of NAMCOL student portal are the Students Personnel, Other, Alumni. These users must use their
  • Student Number, and
  • Pin (5 numeric digits)  

How to get a new Pin or Forgot Student Number help

If you blocked your pin or forgot the password or student number, NAMCOL recommends that you reset your pin by following the prompt.

There are 5 things that you can get help with, at the students' portal page:
  • Login
  • Forgot Pin
  • Change Pin
  • Request Pin, and
  • Forgot Student Number.

How to login to MyNAMCOL student portal in 2023

These login instructions will help you to login and access the student portal. 

  • Step 1: To access NAMCOL student portal, go to https://namcol.edu.na, and click on 'Student Portal' - a new window will open.
  • Step 2: Select on 'Student'
  • Step 3: Enter your Student Number and Pin. Click login
  • Step 4: Change your Pin to a preferred new Pin
  • Step 5: To view personal information, click on Administration
  • Step 6: To view marks and academic records, click on Student Enquiry
  • Step 7: Click 'Logout' to exit

Find out how to login to UNAM Portal and access the UNAM iEnablers and other features that not many people know about, click here

2023 reminders when changing student portal access pin

In fact, you will be prompted to change the Pin. When changing Pin, do these:
  • use 5 numeric digits, no letter or other characters
  • do not start the Pin digits with 0
  • do not have the same numbers next to each other, e.g. 22
We hope you find this article helpful. If you need any help please, leave a message below or contact NAMCOL staff. 

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