The Registrar of the University of Papua New Guinea, Dr. Peter Petsul has been suspended for fourteen days with full pay starting today, February 11.
The decision was reached by the office of the Chancellor, Jeffery Kennedy.
Dr. Petsul’s suspension follows alleged failure on his part to implement various decisions by the Council including the decision not to increase the tuition and boarding fees for students in 2019.
The UPNG Council says it acted swiftly to bring order in the management by suspending the Registrar.
It says Dr. Petsul has 14 days to show cause for his actions.
Meanwhile, the acting Vice Chancellor will appoint an acting Registrar to lead the institution for the next two weeks.