At the beginning of July, Post Courier newspaper ran a story titled “cash for grades” following accusations from a Facebook post that senior IT employees from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) accepted cash to change grades. This accusation resulted in UPNG announcing a system wide investigation. Below is an explainer of how theContinue reading “Cash for grades at UPNG?”
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Bending the rules: Uniquely Papua New Guinean
The PNG tertiary institutions participated in a game of rugby for the 2023 Intervarsity Vice Chancellor’s Cup Tournament in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province this week. Two Unitech teams made it to the grand finals – the Unitech Spartans and the Unitech Bulolo Pines. Due to the competition running behind schedule, both teams decided not toContinue reading “Bending the rules: Uniquely Papua New Guinean”
Tribute: Impact of Lazarus Towa
This is a difficult article to write. I lost a good friend in Lazarus Towa on 13 June 2023. Lazarus Towa was know by many traits. For those who he assisted to find jobs or help develop their curriculum vitae (CVs) Lazarus was a real professional who loved his job, his country, and his people.Continue reading “Tribute: Impact of Lazarus Towa”
Lazarus Towa passes on
On 14 February 2021, I had a long chat with Lazarus Towa. I blogged about it the next day. He used to reply to 500 emails/messages per day helping people find jobs. Rest easy Champ. Lazarus Towa: Managing 500 emails/messages per day
PNG-US partnership: Fact sheet
(via US Department of State website) As the largest Pacific Island country, a likeminded democracy, APEC member, and regional energy provider, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a key partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. The United States will continue to partner with PNG on strengthening economic relations, security cooperation, and people-to-people ties,Continue reading “PNG-US partnership: Fact sheet”
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