Had a good time in Vanuatu last trip. Met with some TVET (technical, vocational education and training) Strengthening Program people in Vila and again at Londua where there was a regional meeting of Rural Training Centre representatives. Very interesting to learn about the future direction that the Government is moving with technical training in Vanuatu. I believe that the next Government pay day will see 4 of Londua teachers being payed by the government. YAHOOOO!!! We are in serious discussions at the moment trying to secure government salaries for Londua teachers for next year. It is looking promising but we will see what God has in plan. There were 4 blokes from Toowoomba working at Londua while I was there and they made a good impression on the work and the staff and students. Job advertisements for all Londua staff have been mailed out and we are praying that God will bring the right people for the right positions for next year. The advertisement for the principal has also been sent out. Philemon is the acting principal this year and the position has to go through the official process as per the Vanuatu Conference policy. I heard this week that Londua has been selected to trial a new satellite internet connection. Apart from the obvious advantage of having this service supplied free for 2 years we now need to purchase laptop computers so we can put it to good use. Student, staff and community computer classes are on the way. There are 2 new Gap teachers living at Londua. One is teaching at Londua the other is teaching down the road at Lo-One. We are yet to meet these teachers but the house will be put to good use. Please pray for the discussions with the Ministry of Education in regard to funding and salaries for Londua from next year forward. Thanks heaps.
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