Tag: EMTV
PNG journalists, media unite against ‘unacceptable’ Choi sacking
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...
EMTV staff protest over sacking of ‘flawless’ news manager Neville Choi
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...
Pacific media freedom and news ‘black holes’ worsen for World Press...
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...
Media freedom in Pacific a growing challenge, says journalism academic
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...
Bryan Kramer: Who was culprit behind O’Neill government revenge on Waide?
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...
Open letter from MP for Wabag: EMTV move ‘dictatorship before our...
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...
Chinese officials kick out EMTV, foreign media from APEC events –...
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...
Scott Waide: How China is several moves ahead in Port Moresby
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...
Challenges on the ground in PNG Highlands – what people really...
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 new Jiwaka province in PNG’s Highlands
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...
PNG police, forces launch Moresby security operation for elections
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...
PNG Media Council blasts assault on EMTV election news crew
EMTV's head of news Neville Choi reports on the assault on the television crew -- see item at 4min01sec. Video: EMTV News
Pacific Media Watch...
Cardinal Ribat calls on PNG churches to ‘work together’ over HIV
EMTV News reports on the HIV Summit in Port Moresby and other Papua New Guinean news.
By Annette Kora in Port Moresby
The first HIV Summit...
Opposition Leader Basil challenges UPNG, supports student ballot
Opposition Leader Sam Basil speaking out in support of the University of Papua New Guinea students on EMTV.
By Theckla Gunga in Port Moresby
Papua New...
PNG’s Unitech votes for class boycott, students demand PM steps down
Unitech's Vice-Chancellor Dr Albert Schram pictured in EMTV video of student unrest updates.
By Scott Waide in Lae
An overwhelming majority of students at Papua New...
PNG media council appeals for ‘respect’ for role of journalists
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea has appealed to government institutions and individuals to respect the role of the media and to allow...
EMTV now owned by PNG after decade of Fiji ownership
From Pacific Media Watch
By Leanne Jorari in Port Moresby
After almost a year of negotiations, paired with several road bumps along the way, Media Niugini...