A SERIES of ‘Boardroom Briefings’ held across the months January and February this year for Media Council of PNG Media Members is the start of closer and more frequent interaction between the MCPNG Executive and Media Members.

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2025 PNG Media Awards. Only open for the month of March, Editors and News Managers have been encouraged to provide nominations for the 18 Categories covering Journalism, Print, Radio, Television, Online and a category of Special Awards.

THE Foundations of Journalism Training of Trainers workshop was held over three days at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby, and had as participants 14 journalists, editors and radio programme producers from various mainstream media houses in the country.
These 14 media personnel are now certified as facilitators for Foundations of Journalism in PNG.

MCPNG President Neville Choi welcomes Prime Minister Marape’s support for a free, responsible media and is ready for discussions.

PRIME Minister James Marape says he is determined to ensure that the media in Papua New Guinea remains free and independent, while asking media personnel to be responsible in their important role in supporting democracy.

MCPNG launched its 2024 Code of Ethics at a Press Club event, highlighting media challenges, public scrutiny, and ethical accountability.

MCPNG endorsed its updated Code of Ethics, setting media standards, addressing AI’s role, and establishing an Independent Complaints Tribunal for accountability.

Belinda Koral founded Women In Media PNG in 2023, supporting 215 members with mentoring, training, and advocacy for safer, fairer workplaces.

MCPNG attended the 7th Pacific Media Summit, co-facilitating a workshop on strengthening media associations and addressing common challenges.

The 7th Pacific Media Summit emphasized networking, AI in media, and challenges like turnover, highlighting Women in Media’s influence.

PINA appointed Kalafi Moala as President, with a diverse new board focused on inclusivity, mission reassessment, and strengthening media associations.

MCPNG announces the return of its Media Awards in 2025, recognizing excellence in journalism across all media platforms in PNG.

TIPNG appointed as Associate Member Representative on MCPNG Management Council, strengthening their collaboration through the Community Coalition Against Corruption.

MCPNG re-elected its executive team and confirmed the installation of a Complaints Tribunal to address unresolved media complaints.

The 2023 World Press Freedom Day Breakfast emphasized media freedom’s role in human rights and highlighted challenges like misinformation.

MCPNG reconnects with Lae journalists, addressing challenges like resource constraints and communication barriers, reaffirming support for regional media.

MCPNG and TIPNG reaffirmed as CCAC Co-Chairs, emphasizing collaboration and strategies to combat corruption across Papua New Guinea.

Acting Chief Justice Kandakasi calls for integrity reform starting in families, emphasizing personal values as the foundation for societal change.

TIPNG Chairman Peter Aitsi calls for media accountability, emphasizing its role in holding public officials accountable for their decisions.

MCPNG, in partnership with UNDP-PNG and funded by the EU, trained 20 journalists on anti-corruption and election reporting.