A collection of academic writings and narratives from PNG writers.
Sharlyne Eri completed Grade 12 at Marianville Secondary School. Her Grade Point Average (GPA) was above the cut-off mark for entry into UPNG, but she missed out on the selection. 'Wrong SLF Choices and Second Chances' is a story about a mother's support that made a world of difference when…
I'm currently working on my intended Research on; "The Impacts of Tourism on Indigenous Cultures in PNG: at Time of Tourism Shocks". I am very passionate about examining indigenous cultures. My long-term goal is to work with indigenous communities after I complete my studies. Especially, where I can assist with…
Most organization are now focusing more on setting Key Result Areas (KRAs) for all its employees. For the public sector under the current leadership of Prime Minister James Marape, he has directed all government employees starting from the Heads of Departments to have performance-based contracts that are result-oriented, which makes…
Start of teaching career - West New Britain After graduating from Balob Teachers College in 2003, I went back to my home province West New Britain and began my teaching career. My career was mainly centred around the remote schools in the Gloucester District. My First teaching was at a…
Alexander Palai is a Fulbright Scholar. He graduated with a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) at the University of Miami. Alexander had polio infection at a tender age of two years old. The infection almost crippled him. However, it did not stop him from achieving his goal of becoming a…
After the months of preparations for the Our Planet Reviewed” Scientific Expedition in Papua New Guinea, the time finally arrived to leave for the field and our convoy of four Land Cruisers heavily-laden with research teams and equipment took off from our base in Madang at around 4 am. Our…
Bradley Gewa (Left) is a former Research Technician from the New Guinea Binatang Research Centre in Madang, where he helped in the study of insect-plant interactions in the PNG rainforest, as well as supported community-based conservation projects. He has a keen affinity for nature, loves books and writing, and is a life-long…
New Guinea Binatang Research Centre: Study, Collaboration and Conservation About the Writer: Bradley Gewa (Left) is a former Research Technician from the New Guinea Binatang Research Centre in Madang, where he helped in the study of insect-plant interactions in the PNG rainforest, as well as supported community-based conservation projects. He…