The Michael Somare Library at UPNG ... seen from the Earth Sciences Building. Photo: PMC

Pacific Scoop:
Analysis – By Scott MacWilliam

In Part 1 of this analysis, the current parlous condition of the University of Papua New Guinea was outlined, with “debits” and “credits” briefly considered.

In Part 2, some suggestions appear for the immediate action which is needed. Necessarily, these are only indicated briefly: What is to be Done? requires more detailed consideration than can be provided here, as well as the evidence upon which these conclusions are based. Nevertheless the direction of changes proposed should be obvious.

Recognising that what is currently being provided to many young Papua New Guineans who attend UPNG is not at a satisfactory level is a major first step. While attention is correctly also directed at primary and secondary school standards, the same emphasis should be put on rectifying the inadequate level of tertiary education. Read more »

Article – Nick Chesterfield – West Papua Media

As the silly season of spending on stuff approaches, we are asking you to spare a thought for those being dispossessed in West Papua, and to help their voice become their weapon by giving a gift to West Papua Media Alerts. West Papua Media can only … Read more »

Article – Nick Chesterfield – West Papua Media

While the world’s media is obsessing with manufactured crisis after crisis, a seriously under-reported and potentially explosive situation on our doorstep has largely failed to take the notice of both media and government. The willful ignorance of events … Read more »

Press Release – Australian High Commission

Two new eco-friendly guest bungalows have been officially opened at the Wilderness Lodge on Gatokae Island in Western Province, with support from a grant of SBD $770,000 provided by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) under the … Read more »

Article – The Scoop Team

Sending combat engineers to Iraq has enabled the giant New Zealand dairy exporter, Fonterra, to bid on lucrative Iraq-related contracts. New Zealand and U.S. troops in Afghanistan can participate in joint training and exercises that we have not otherwise … Read more »

Press Release – West Papua Media Alerts

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make representations to the Government of Indonesia regarding the initiation of a dialogue with the indigenous West Papuan opposition. Read more »

Press Release – West Papua Media Alerts

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make representations to the Government of Indonesia regarding the initiation of a dialogue with the indigenous West Papuan opposition. Read more »

Press Release – West Papua Media Alerts

KontraS (Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence) Papua, SKPHP (Solidarity of Victims of Human Rights Violations in Papua) and the Lawyers Team The Department of Law and Human Rights and Abepura Prison must take responsibility Legal Processes … Read more »

Press Release – Family First

Family First NZ is repeating its call for a Commission of Inquiry into the unacceptable levels of child abuse in NZ and says that the Commission is no longer an option. “The 80% plus of NZ’ers who oppose the anti-smacking law are simply kiwis who … Read more »

Press Release – Scoop Link

New Zealand threatened Fiji’s military chief Voreqe Bainimarama and his wife with the loss of access to their grandchildren if he staged a coup, WikiLeaks cables reveal. Bainimarama and his wife Meli came to New Zealand in November 2006 to attend a grand-daughter’s … Read more »