Good Morning everyone and thank you for making time available to join us on this special day, not just for the media fraternity and its stakeholders, but an important day for our people, and for their Human Rights.

The Media Council of PNG (MCPNG), along with Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) received a resounding endorsement from members of the Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) to continue as the group's Co-Chairs as the group refocuses on combatting and spotlighting major corruption issues in the country.

The Media Council of PNG has continued its reform agenda by reconnecting with its Lae-based media personnel.

PNG JOURNALISTS' skills in anti-corruption reporting have been enhanced through training on the use of more effective anti-corruption reporting tools and resources.

DEFENDING the 'Fourth Estate' as a crucial aspect of a progressive and thriving democracy continues to be an ongoing challenge for media in Papua New Guinea, a perspective repeatedly highlighted in events recognizing World Press Freedom Day on Tuesday, May 3rd.

THERE is a clear line of separation between the newsroom as an independent space, and corporate management and the board of directors of the organization it reports for.