Bernardo's Bag of Beans

Technology, Education & News in Papua New Guinea

Bernardo's Bag of Beans Blog

Fun and Laughter

Uncle Rheelan in his canoe [Photo]

This is a photograph of my uncle Rheeland in his dug out canoe. He was trolling and came by drop off a tuna catch with us. We are in fiberglass dinghy heading back to...

Education

Solomon Islanders gain Australian qualifications

A total of 22 Solomon Islanders were awarded Australian qualifications in seven technical and vocational programs, during the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduation ceremony in Gizo, on 20 November 2018. As Australia’s flagship...

The new APTC graduates with guests at the graduation on November 14, 2018. Photo credit: APTC.

Education

APTC students celebrate success in Kiribati

Twenty I-Kiribati nationals were awarded Australian qualifications in nine technical and vocational programs, during the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduation ceremony in Betio on 14 November 2018. As Australia’s flagship technical and vocational...

Music

Dodge the Bullet – Sprigga Mek

The majority of music coming from Papua New Guinean artists is all about women, lust, sex – and not much about social issues affecting society – so it is refreshing to hear a voice...

Fun and Laughter

The Kids of Korojih [Photo]

It has been years since I last opened my Flickr account and I was surprised by the amazing pictures I had in there.  This particular image was taken back in 2011 and all the...

Education

Hard work pays off for Lucy

Every child’s dream in school is to do well in studies and leave a legacy behind, let alone put a smile on a parents face. This is exactly what Lucy-Esther Benjamin did when she...

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