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Papua New Guinea has  formally proclaimed King Charles III as head of State. The proclamation ceremony took place outside the Papua New Guinea Parliament House this morning.  The proclamation of Charles as monarch comes following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, last Friday.  Papua New Guinea Proclaims King Charles III as Head of State  [Photo by NBC News PNG] The Queen died at the age of 96.  King Charles III has had a long-standing relationship with Papua New Guinea over the years.   He first visited the country in 1966 as the Prince of Wales and was also present to officially open the House of Legislation in 1984. A proclamation ceremony was held outside the parliament house around 7am this morning signifying the ascension of King Charles III.  Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae officiated at the historical event, attended by Prime Minister James Marape, his Deputy John Rosso, and Speaker Job Pomat among others.  The ceremony was marked by a 96-gun salute in honou

Funds from  the  PNG Marape-Rosso government’s Tuition Fee Free policy are yet to hit the accounts of schools in the national education system. Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra had said last week, the department received two warrants totalling K396 million, and expected the funds to be deposited into schools accounts later that week. However, this is yet to happen, and a good number of schools are operating on a credit basis to get learning and teaching materials on time for normal classes this week. Schools are appealing to parents to ensure their children’s needs in terms of stationery and uniforms are met before sending them for classes. Principal of Wardstrip Primary School in NCD Rotona Girana said they are operating on credit basis. “Right now I have my teachers distributing the materials. That’s on credit. Because I’m assured that the TFF is paid, then I have an arrangement with my service providers. When it comes, I will pay. So no fees are paid.” “I’ve already announced yest