The MCPNG recently participated in an information exhibition facilitated by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG), and the Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC).

The ‘Integrity & Action’ Exhibition was staged at the Holiday Inn on Friday 28^th and Saturday 29^th of March.

A DELEGATION of Tongan Media Leaders led by the Media Association of Tonga (MAT) has left Port Moresby satisfied after an intense week of learning from visits to various mainstream media organisations and engaging with the Media Council of Papua New Guinea.

The first PNG National Press Club event for the year featured Eddie Tanago, Campaign Manager with ACT NOW PNG, who spoke on Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), as a threat to media freedom and freedom of speech.

PAPUA New Guinea’s first ever PNG media-led Training of Trainers workshop on social media best practices has highlighted the need for more management and organisational support and investment into the digital divisions of mainstream media newsrooms.

ANYONE actively practicing in the business of collecting, packaging and presenting news and information for public consumption on a regular basis will need to become a member of the Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) and be accredited.

A DELEGATION of Tongan Media Leaders is expected in Port Moresby from the 25^th to the 29^th of March.

The Delegation comprising prominent Tongan Media personalities includes Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) President Kalafi Moala, and PINA Board Representative for Radio, Katalina Tohi.

THE Media Council of Papua New Guinea’s first PNG National Press Club is set for Wednesday March 26^th and will feature as its first speaker for the year, Campaign Manager for ACT NOW PNG, Eddie Tanago.

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.