Tag: EMTV

ANALYSIS: By Stephen Howes and Kingtau Mambon It is often said that Papua New Guinea elections are fought on local issues, and this is no...

RNZ Pacific Sincha Dimara, the news and current affairs manager at EMTV and one of Papua New Guinea's most experienced journalists, has been sacked after...

MEAA News The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance’s national media section committee of elected officials has condemned the suspension of 24 Papua New Guinean TV...

Pacific Media Watch newsdesk A national trade union in Papua New Guinea today blamed State Enterprises Minister William Duma for causing a media freedom furore...

COMMENTARY: EMTV's deputy news editor Jack Lapauve Jr in Port Moresby writes in defence of the newsroom's decision to walk out in protest over...

Pacific Media Watch newsdesk Papua New Guinean television station EMTV did not run its usual 6pm news bulletin last night as its journalists and news...

Pacific Media Watch newsdesk The national news team of Papua New Guinea's major television channel, EMTV, walked out last night in protest over a decision...

Pacific Media Watch newsdesk Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the "unacceptable political meddling" behind Sincha Dimara’s suspension as head of news and current affairs...

Pacific Media Watch newsdesk Suspension of the news manager of Papua New Guinea's major television channel, EMTV, has sparked a flurry of protest from senior...

SPECIAL REPORT: By Joyce McClure in Guam I spent five years as the lone journalist on the remote Pacific island of Yap. During that time...

COMMENT: By Scott Waide Senior EMTV journalist and bureau chief Scott Waide in Papua New Guinea's second city Lae this week called time on his...

By Michael Andrew Journalists across Papua New Guinea have spoken out in support of EMTV news director Neville Choi after his "unacceptable" termination from a...

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Papua New Guinea's EMTV news and current affairs manager Neville Choi has been sacked after six years of service in this...

ANALYSIS: By David Robie, convenor of Pacific Media Watch While Pacific countries have got off rather lightly in a major global media freedom report last...

By Blessen Tom Pacific media freedom and ignorance of Pacific issues by mainstream media in New Zealand are growing challenges for the region, says a...

COMMENT: By Bryan Kramer, MP for Madang Papua New Guinea's O'Neill government has taken revenge against senior EMTV Reporter Scott Waide, who was suspended over...

OPINION: By Dr Lino Jeremaih Tom, MP for Wabag The suspension of EMTV deputy news editor Scott Waide has brought us to a new low...

By Scott Waide Papua New Guinea’s freedoms of speech, expression and access to information were challenged yesterday when Chinese officials barred both local and non-Chinese media from attending meetings...

COMMENTARY: By Scott Waide In November every year, the Papua New Guinean National budget usually takes centre stage. But not this year. This week, the 2019 budget...

By Scott Waide, EMTV journalist and blogger Survivors in Papua New Guinea's earthquake in the Highlands face tough challenges. And so do the relief agencies...

Polling starts in PNG's Jiwaka province. Video: EMTV News By Vasinatta Yama in Kurumul, Papua New Guinea Polling for Papua New Guinea's Jiwaka province -- created...

The joint parade of disciplinary forces in Port Moresby at the weekend. Video: EMTV News By Theckla Gunga in Port Moresby A joint parade between members...