The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) stands in full solidarity with the Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) in raising serious concerns about the growing suppression of journalists and media freedom in Papua New Guinea. This was the subject of a media statement released today from the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA). “As the regional representative body for Pacific media, PINA is concerned with reports of increasing pressure, intimidation, and restrictions placed on journalists in PNG who are carrying out their duty of informing the public and holding power to account,” said PINA President Kalafi Moala. “Any attempts to…
Author: Genesis KETAN
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) today issues a call on Prime Minister James Marape and the government to crack down on the Board and Management of Telikom PNG Limited and stop what has become the practice of silencing and suppressing media personnel who work for government-owned media organizations Kalang Advertising Limited (FM100) and Media Niugini Limited (EMTV). This was disclosed in a media statement released today by the Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG). The Council highlighted the cases of FM100 Talkback Show Host Culligan Tanda, who was initially suspended for three weeks without pay, and…
Prime Minister James Marape this evening told PNG HAUSBUNG that he has given direction to his Office and his Chief of Staff to find out what is happening with the termination of Kalang Advertising Limited’s (FM100) Talkback Host and Government Relations Manager Mr. Cullighan Tanda. In an interview with this newsroom, Prime Minster Marape said he had provided this instruction and further added his direction to the FM 100 officials to disclose what has happened and to advise what the wrongdoing committed is. After a 3-week suspension without pay, Kalang Advertising Limited’s Cullighan Tanda was today notified upon his resumption…
PNG FM Ltd parent company of PNG’s leading radio stations Nau FM, Yumi FM, Legend FM, the Total Event Company, PNG Haus Bung and Magic Factory announces today that it has successfully completed its move to their new home at Hohola, Kunai St. Section 225, Lot 9. Construction on their OWN studio and office complex commenced in May 2023. “This has been a long-time dream, and we are thrilled that we can open in time for our 30th Anniversary in Papua New Guinea on November 14th” said PNG FM Chair Peter Aitsi. PNGFM Haus, Section 255, Lot 9, Kunai…
Tokarara Secondary School Deputy Principal Mr. Jennor Taniwey stressed that with over 1600 students in 2023, teaching staff have grown use to the occasional brawls between different peer groups but have succeeded in maintaining a healthy and educational atmosphere. “We also involving the parents and guardians to be mindful of their children’s peer group activities to allow better understanding for parents, and for them to take disciplinary action outside of the school hours,” said Mr. Taniwey. Mr Taniwey also stressed that the school tries to avoid expulsion for the sake of the student from receiving a bad reputation for his…
Today marked a momentous occasion for the Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) and the media fraternity at large as the MCPNG successfully held its first official Annual General Meeting since the last one in 2017 for members. Members present included full members the South Pacific Post Ltd – Post-Courier, Word Publishing Company – Wantok Niuspepa, Sunday Bulletin, National Broadcasting Corporation – NBC TV/ NBC Radio, PNGFM – NAUFM/ YUMI FM/ LEGEND FM, Media Niugini Ltd – EMTV. Associate members present included Correctional Services (CS) Media and Transparency International PNG Ltd/ Community Coalition against Corruption. Also present was observer…
Sean Rii unanimously took out the 2021 International Artist of the year for his hit single Chu Chu. The Solomon Island international who has been pumping out hits since 2014, was grateful for the award, thanking his fans for the achievement. RII acknowledged the talent that he had come up against, adding that there was so much depth in his fellow PNG Artists. He dedicated his win to his many fans not only in PNG but around the region. For 2022 however, it was his counterpart, SAIKAY who scored the award.
It’s back again! PNGFM Ltd, parent company of Nau FM, Yumi FM and Legend FM, Total Event Company, PNG HAUSBUNG and Magic Factory is pleased to announce the YUMIFM PNG MUSIK AWARDS 2023 with platinum sponsor COCA-COLA and gold sponsor VODAFONE is back again LIVE after 4 years due to COVID-19. In its 18th year, this is the only event that recognizes efforts of artists in the country. This year, the Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards will celebrate the work of local artists over the last two years 2021-2022. The Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards will be hosted at the…
“A lot has been said in the media and social media over recent weeks and people of PNG wants to know the truth of what was said and how it was intended and how it was manipulated and was actually meant by my words.” MP for Port Moresby South Justin Tkatchenko today said this is his official address of apology seeking leave of the National Parliament after question time today. “I made these comments in a media interview targeted at social media trolls, faceless people spend days on social media hidden behind false names.” “They say the most disgusting things…
“I wish to address concerns that have been raised in news reports and social media commentary in recent days relating to our nation’s representation at the coronation of King Charles III and clarify on comments I have made in relation these internet trolls, who are individuals that threaten, abuse and bully people online.” That’s from the statement of apology to the people of Papua New Guinea from the Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko. This follows a viral video posted by his daughter documenting her travel accompanying her father to the recent Royal Coronation of HRH King Charles III in England over…