About us

The Media Council of Papua New Guinea upholds free, independent, and responsible media as a pillar of democracy, promoting ethical journalism, integrity, and accountability across all platforms.

Our Members

MCPNG brings together a diverse group led by all mainstream media organisations, media professionals, advertisers, and civil society advocates.

Together, we promote transparency, accountability and inclusivity in Papua New Guinea’s media landscape.

Our Ethics & Accountability

MCPNG upholds the highest standards of journalistic professionalism through its Code of Ethics and Professional Practice, ensuring ethical conduct in the practice of news, information and advertising media.

The Independent Complaints Tribunal (ICT) provides impartial oversight, reinforcing public trust and accountability across the industry.

Our Vision

To promote excellence, transparency, and integrity in Papua New Guinea's media, fostering a trusted, inclusive, and democratic platform for public news and information communication.

We are dedicated to empowering media professionals to uphold these values.

Our Executive Board

  • Neville Choi

    President

  • Gregory Moses

    Vice President

  • Belinda Kora

    Secretary

  • Genesis Ketan

    Treasurer

We are dedicated to promoting excellence, transparency, and integrity in Papua New Guinea's media, fostering a trusted and democratic platform that empowers media professionals and ensures responsible public communication for the benefit of all.

The MCPNG Management Council

  • General Manager | PNGFM Ltd

  • Editor | Post-Courier | South Pacific Post Ltd

  • Editor-In-Chief | The National | Pacific Star Ltd

  • Chief News Editor | NBC News | NBC | Broadcast Representative - Independent Complaints Tribunal

  • Editor-In-Chief | InsidePNG | Inside PNG Communications

  • Editor | Wantok Niuspepa | Word Publishing Company Ltd

  • News Manager | FM100 News | Kalang Advertising Ltd

  • General Manager | Sunday Bulletin | PNG Bulletin Ltd

  • News Manager | TVWAN, TVWAN Online | Digicel Media

  • General Manager & Editor| Sunday Chronicle | Sunday Chronicle

  • Associate Member Representative | TIPNG Ltd

  • Digital Director | Post-Courier Online | South Pacific Post Ltd | Online Representative - Independent Complaints Tribunal

  • Executive Producer News | EMTV | Media Niugini Ltd

Partners

The Media Council of Papua New Guinea collaborates with key partners, including ABC International Development, Transparency International, Internews, and the United Nations, to promote press freedom, media development, and ethical journalism. Through these partnerships, MCPNG strengthens transparency, accountability, and access to reliable information across the country.