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            Timeline: Shane Chinau (1990–2025)

1990–1995 | Early Life

  • 1990, Mar 15: Born at ANGAU Memorial Hospital, Lae.

  • 1990–1991: Lived at Ramu Management Compound, Ramu.

  • 1992: Lived at Administration Compound, Lae District.

  • 1993–1994: Lived in Popondetta, Oro Province, at Higa Turu Management Compound.

  • 1995: Moved to Port Moresby.

1996–2011 | Education

  • 1996–2002: Gordons International School, Prep–Grade 6.

  • 2003–2004: Coronation IEA College, Lae, Grades 7–8.

  • 2005: Repeated Grade 8 at Lae Christian Academy, Lae.

  • 2006–2009: Bugandi Secondary School, Lae, Grades 9–12.

  • 2010: DODL upgrade at Unitech, Lae.

  • 2011: Diploma in Business and Computing, International Training Institute, Lae.

2012–2013 | Early Career

  • 2012: Surveillance Technician, Seeto Kui Holdings, Lae.

  • 2013: IT Assistant, Hornibooks NGI, Lae.

2014–2016 | Founding Chayil Information Technology

  • 2014: Registered Chayil Information Technology, logo with Bird of Paradise.

  • 2015: First pilot E-Library project at Lae Secondary School.

  • 2016: E-Library installations at:

    • Coronation College IEA, Lae

    • Shalom Baptist Christian Academy, NCD

    • Two schools in Tari Pori (funded by Hon. James Marape)

    • Alotau Primary and KB Primary

    • UNICEF project for 20 schools

    • Collaboration with Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra

2017–2019 | Expansion and Recognition

  • 2017: E-Libraries installed at multiple schools across PNG; international expansion to Fiji.

  • 2018: Installations at Markham Valley Secondary, Busu Secondary, Wasu Secondary; received E-Library authorization and contracts.

  • 2019: E-Library installation at Kerema Secondary.

2020–2021 | Challenges and Recovery

  • 2020: Operations impacted by COVID-19.

  • 2021: E-Library installations at:

    • Kupiano Secondary, Wingei High School, Yangoru School of Excellence, Kubalia Secondary, Ianu High School, Kikori Secondary

    • Led Busu Science Lab project.

2022–2024 | Awards and Continued Growth

  • 2022: Installations at Koiari Park Secondary (BSP Project) and Menyamya Secondary; Chayil IT runner-up in PNG SME Awards.

  • 2023: Installations at Semin Primary School, Plateau High School, Koroba Secondary, Oksapmin Secondary; submitted 50 schools for Morobe project.

  • 2024: Expansion across PNG: Lumi Secondary, Lae Christian Academy, Kagua Secondary, Gobe Technical, Koare High; won PNG SME Awards (Ela Motors Awards).

2025 | Current Projects

  • E-Library installation at Boreboa Primary School (BSP Project).

  • Active in Morobe Provincial Education Division E-Library 50 Schools project.

  • Preparing nationwide rollout to 500 schools , 5-year plan).

  • Promoting E-Library and E-School through social media campaigns.

Summary

Shane Chinau’s timeline reflects his lifelong dedication to education, technology, and community empowerment. From early education challenges to founding a national enterprise, Shane has built a legacy that transforms the learning experience for schools and students across Papua New Guinea.

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