PNG Announces Regional Scholarships, What about our failing Institutions PM?
PNGBLOGS Speaking at the opening of the 8th Forum Education Ministers' Meeting in Port Moresby this afternoon, Prime Minister of PNG, Sir Michael Somare said: "PNG is committed to playing its part in ensuring that Pacific youths are equipped to compete in today's globalised environment. I therefore have the pleasure of announcing on behalf of the government and the 6.5 million people of Papua New Guinea, 20 full scholarships to be made available each year for youths and students in the Pacific region including PNG to attend tertiary institutions in Papua New Guinea," Sir Michael explained: "Students will be trained in science and technological subjects such as chemistry, biology, physics, geology, mathematics, marine and environmental science, agricultural science, communication, ICT and medicine." "The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat will implement the scholarship and organise bidding from Pacific countries for scholarships to study in