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NEXT GEN ICT SCHOOL EXPO A SUCCESS!

The one-day NEXTGEN ICT School Exposition was a success!
Close to 500 hundred, participants, including students & teachers, exhibitors, sponsors, host and general public shared information on the dynamics of telecommunications in the country.
Information on connectivity, accessibility, infrastructure, all that that is to know about telecommunications, how it happens and why it happens were shared with expo attendees, especially the curios minds.
Exhibition booths covered the sector, from the regulator, NICTA and PNG Department of Information and Communications Technology including all industry players, Vodafone Papua New Guinea, Datec PNG Limited, Digicel, PNG Dataco ,@NBC News PNG and many more.
When opening the Expo, National ICT Authority (NICTA) Chief Executive Officer, Kila Gulo-Vui , highlighted the need to having a digitally aware society. The CEO emphasized on NICTA’s ongoing ICT education programs.
He called on schools and education institutions in the country to partner with the regulator to have a more digitally informed and educated society.
“It is important we make special efforts to accommodate the changes are happening in ICT.NICTA has been on the forefront supporting this agenda. Our flagship, Girls in ICT Scholarship has been running since 2016. NICTA has also gone to the underserved communities, providing connectivity & accessibility to schools through NICTA’s Connect the School Program funded through the Universal Access and Services Fund. These and all other education programs are given by that one agenda”, said the CEO.
More than 200 students from 15 primary and secondary schools in National Capital District and Central Province plus another 20 from Western Pacific University participated in the expo.
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Acting ICT Minister launches 3 NICTA UAS Projects in Simbu Province

Minister for Internal Security and Acting Minister for Information and Communication Technology Hon.Peter Tsiamalili today launched three ICT projects delivered by the National ICT Authority ( NICTA) through the Universal Access Service (UAS) Connect the School Project.

The benefiting schools include , Kundiawa Nursing College, Kondom Agundo Memorial High School and Kondiu Rosary Secondary School .
Each school is equipped with fixed broadband connectivity powered by solar energy, 20 desktop computers and laptop and two years of fully funded bandwidth.

While commending all stakeholders involved in delivering this significant project, the Minister highlighted the importance of this initiative its contribution to nation building.

“Today marks a defining step forward in our nation’s vision to bridge the digital divide and ensure that no child in Papua New Guinea is left behind in the information age.The launch of the Universal Access and Service project which connects schools in Simbu Province is not merely a milstone. It is a demonstration of our Government’s unwavering commitment to education, connectivity and most importantly ,equity .”

Minister Tsimalili emphasized on the government’s commitment towards ensuring inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready access to ICT for students across PNG. He said the launch of the UAS Connect the School projects in Simbu is a testament to that vision.
“This initiative will deliver internet connectivity, ICT equipment, and digital training to selected schools across the province. It is not just about installing infrastructure—it is about planting seeds of knowledge, curiosity, and ambition.”

He said Connect the School Project in Simbu will directly impact thousands of students in Simbu, opening pathways to better outcomes and socio economic participation.
“ This is inline with the national policy directionunder the Digital Act of 2022 and the PNG Digital Transformation Policy which calls for digital inclusivity across all provinces and regions.

The Minister stated the Government’s commitment in continuing this initiative emphasizing the need to spread across every districts and provinces.

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Tubusereia Junior High School benefits from NICTA Universal Access and Service (UAS) -Connect the School Program

Tubusereia Junior High School ,in Central Province had its ICT centre commissioned last Friday by Minister for Information and Communications Technology , Timothy Masiu.

In his key note address, Minister Masiu pointed out the importance of collaboration and the Government’s Digital Transformation agenda.
“ This project, developed in partnership between the School and NICTA, is just one of many more projects to come under the UAS that will empower our nation and bring us closer to a digitally connected, inclusive and thriving society.

The Government of Papua New Guinea recognizes the transformative power of ICT and remains steadfast in our commitment to ensure that every citizen can benefit from Digital Connectivity.
This project is a key part of our national strategy to provide affordable, reliable, and accessible services to all citizens, regardless of where they live.

Through this initiative, we are addressing the challenges of rural and underserved communities, ensuring that they are no longer isolated but integrated into the digital economy.

This project is not just about infrastructure—it is about creating meaningful, lasting impact. It will improve access to education for the students of Tubusereia Primary School and where possible for the surrounding community.

This partnership between NICTA and the Tubusereia Junior High School exemplifies the power of partnership and collaboration”, said Minister Masiu.

The Tubusereia Junior High School project is part of the Connect the Schools Program under the 2024 Approved UAS Projects and is under the Broadband Initiative of the UAS 5-year strategic plan, 2023-2027. The UAS 5-year Strategic plan is in turn aligned with the MTDP development goals for ICT.

This partnership consists of the school providing the classroom whilst NICTA has provided Fixed Broadband Connectivity and 20 desktop computers. Project sustainability is paramount and therefore all resources provided by NICTA through this project will remain property of the school.

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The Universal Access and Service (UAS) Strategic Plan 2023-2027 builds on the achievements of the 2018-2022 plan, which marked the first strategic framework for the UAS Fund in Papua New Guinea.

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