Today, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day or Media Freedom Day in PNG, the PNG Media Council President Neville Choi said, “While we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ratification of World Press Freedom Day, or Media Freedom Day as we like to refer to it, we must take stock of the important role of the media in our country.” “World Press Freedom Day may just be turning 30, but the role of the media in Papua New Guinea, goes back much farther.” “From preparing a country for independence, and through to the establishment of a robust mainstream…
Author: Genesis KETAN
Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNGNRI) is looking at collaborating with DataCo in cybersecurity research and awareness. PNG NRI began National Security and International Relations Research Program last year, headed by Dr Olubenga Ige, to do research into cybersecurity as this is a looming issue. In a meeting with DataCo Information and Communication Technology (ICT) General Manager (Cloud and Data Centre) David Mba and Dr Immanuel Jigo – a PNG born cybersecurity expert from the US who is also a consultant to DataCo; the two institutions are looking at signing a Memorandum of Understanding for this collaboration. Dr Jigo…
Another day, more drama – this time thanks to water cuts through parts of the Port Moresby city with no advance advise. Thousands of city residents wake up to no water as they prepare for what is supposed to be a normal school and working day. So far, centres without water include 6 mile, parts of 5 mile and Hohola, Gerehu, Tokarara, Mahuru, Koki, Badili, and Badihagwa. Stay with us for more updates on this developing story and follow our website and facebook page for more.
PNG International Rugby Player, Watson Boas recently presented Jerseys to the PNG Flag bearers to show his support to them as a fellow Papua New Guinean living in England. “The presentation was to show them how proud and happy I am to see them travel all the way here to represent their families and Papua New Guinea as a whole.” Boas said that he wished team PNG all the very best when they compete in their respective events. He said on a personal note, his current aim is to work on his fitness and play good footy after coming back…
The deferral of the return of writs for the 2022 National General Elections from this Friday 29th July, to Friday 12th August, has posed a constitutional dilemma and much public debate on its legality. Former Chief Justice and statesman Sir Arnold Amet said this decision from the PNG Electoral Commissioner was wrong, pointing to the Constitutional law as reference. “The 5th anniversary of the return of the writs refers to the previous elections that are principally provided for in section 105 of the constitution, which provides for the General Elections. Section 104 provides for the normal term of office.” “The…
Observation Report between 0900-1100 In Port Moresby today PMV’s and taxis are running on the roads again and service stations are open with business as usual at the PUMA service stations at Waigani, Hohola, and Rainbow. Mobil fuel stations at 5 Mile & Waigani are open but Lahara is closed. Also open are Total service stations at 4 Mile, Badili and Gerehu. Shops open include Brian Plaza Open, RH, Vision City, TST 4 mile, SVS 2 mile, Cholai Badili, TST Hohola, Tango Tokara, Eliseo Waigani, Stop N Shop Rainbow, Jmart & all shops at Gerehu line. For fresh produce, Tokarara…
Looks like it’s a very slow start to back to business as normal this Tuesday morning for NCD. There are not many PMVs on the road this morning although buses are running. Limited private vehicles even with the roads far less congested roads at this time. There is also no sign of students on the roads heading to school if any. Some shops are open such as the Jmart in Erima. Meanwhile, refueling is a major concern as there was already a long line of vehicles lined up outside the Total service station Boroko for fuel. Stay well POM city,…
It is important for all partners and stakeholders to work with the Madang Provincial Health Authority to strengthen capacity for COVID-19 testing. That’s from Vaccine Program Manager, Dr. Gideon Gelesi following the recent announcement of the 1st local delta-variant case in Madang. “There’s been an increase in the number of respiratory-like illnesses also.” Dr. Gelesi further stated that there might even be others in the community who may have the virus through community transmission which is yet to be detected. “More testing will help the team to identify if there are new cases of delta variant.” He added that there…
It has been a little more than 2 months since the untimely and tragic murder of 6-year-old Shane Benjamin and 2-year-old Ethan Benjamin. In the time since the horrific incident that occurred on Tuesday the 27th April 2021, the alleged murderer and biological father Dave Benjamin Gau has been remanded at Bomana Correctional Services awaiting his murder trial and court date. Meanwhile, both babies are still awaiting a proper Funeral service and burial arrangements as they wait to be laid properly to rest. This newsroom spoke with a still grieving mum Elsie Yangae on the delays behind the babies planned…
For years on end, most people in Milne Bay Province and the country knew it as the Milamala Festival, a festival that celebrated the significance of their most loved staple starch; the Yam. However, this year the name has been changed to Kiriwina Cultural Show in the hope to become a more inclusive Cultural Festival celebrating not only the mainland of the Kiriwina-Goodenough District but also the outer islands surrounding the mainland. Festival Coordinator Modakula Kunuyobu said this was to promote unity in celebration of their culture , including everyone that made up the District. “We want all neighboring tribes…