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PNG women ‘as good as dead’ say protesters calling for tougher laws

June 28, 2020

Pacific Media Watch Protesters in Papua New Guinea and on social media have launched calls for tougher laws to protect women and girls from gender-based violence and brutality after the torture and death of a 19-year-old mother of two this week. The death of Jenelyn Kennedy on Tuesday after six days of torture, allegedly by ... <a title="PNG women ‘as good as dead’ say protesters calling for tougher laws" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/28/png-women-as-good-as-dead-say-protesters-calling-for-tougher-laws/" aria-label="Read more about PNG women ‘as good as dead’ say protesters calling for tougher laws">Read more</a>

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Tragic life and death of Jenelyn – babysitter tells of PNG torture case

June 26, 2020

By EMTV News Jenelyn Kennedy eloped with her partner at a tender age of 15, bore him his first child at age of 16, and died at age 19 – allegedly at the hands of the very person she thought she loved and would take good care of her. It’s a tragedy no parent would ... <a title="Tragic life and death of Jenelyn – babysitter tells of PNG torture case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/26/tragic-life-and-death-of-jenelyn-babysitter-tells-of-png-torture-case/" aria-label="Read more about Tragic life and death of Jenelyn – babysitter tells of PNG torture case">Read more</a>

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PNG claims ‘nothing sinister’, no broken protocols on Chinese flight

June 26, 2020

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk The Papua New Guinea government is adamant no immigration laws, airport and covid-19 protocols – including national security – were breached when a Chinese businessman and his entourage were allowed in the country, reports the PNG Post-Courier. Deputy Pandemic Controller Dr Paison Dakulala said yesterday that, as stated by Prime Minister ... <a title="PNG claims ‘nothing sinister’, no broken protocols on Chinese flight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/26/png-claims-nothing-sinister-no-broken-protocols-on-chinese-flight/" aria-label="Read more about PNG claims ‘nothing sinister’, no broken protocols on Chinese flight">Read more</a>

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Chinese businessmen ‘complied with quarantine measures’ – 10 PNG cases

June 25, 2020

By Adelaide Sirox Kari in Port Moresby Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape says an aircraft with four Chinese businessmen on board had complied with requirements before they were allowed to fly into Port Moresby. The government has also confirmed that another case of covid-19 has been detected in Papua New Guinea – a ... <a title="Chinese businessmen ‘complied with quarantine measures’ – 10 PNG cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/chinese-businessmen-complied-with-quarantine-measures-10-png-cases/" aria-label="Read more about Chinese businessmen ‘complied with quarantine measures’ – 10 PNG cases">Read more</a>

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PNG Defence Force in lockdown over fears of coronavirus spread

June 24, 2020

Pacific Media Centre PNG Defence Force soldiers are undergoing mass testing for covid-19 while there is controlled access into Murray Barracks to reduce further possible spread of the coronavirus, reports the PNG Post-Courier. Defence Minister Saki Soloma in response to a confirmed case of covid-19 at Murray Barracks said yesterday the case had been identified ... <a title="PNG Defence Force in lockdown over fears of coronavirus spread" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/24/png-defence-force-in-lockdown-over-fears-of-coronavirus-spread/" aria-label="Read more about PNG Defence Force in lockdown over fears of coronavirus spread">Read more</a>

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Australian Defence Force officer confirmed covid positive in PNG

June 22, 2020

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk The Papua New Guinea government has announced a ninth covid-19 case in the country, and this has since been confirmed by the Australian Defence Force as being an officer posted to Port Moresby. This news came on Friday as the country entered the fourth day of operating under the new Pandemic ... <a title="Australian Defence Force officer confirmed covid positive in PNG" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/22/australian-defence-force-officer-confirmed-covid-positive-in-png/" aria-label="Read more about Australian Defence Force officer confirmed covid positive in PNG">Read more</a>

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Almost half-empty house farewells Bougainville’s President Momis

June 18, 2020

By The Bougainvillean An almost half-empty Bougainville House of Representatives has farewelled John Momis, the region’s longest serving president to date and a senior Papua New Guinea statesmen,  in a shunned and scandalous lack of attendance in the final session of the Parliament on Friday. The Bougainville Legislature has 40 Members. However, The Bougainvillean counted ... <a title="Almost half-empty house farewells Bougainville’s President Momis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/18/almost-half-empty-house-farewells-bougainvilles-president-momis/" aria-label="Read more about Almost half-empty house farewells Bougainville’s President Momis">Read more</a>

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Pacific leadership in spotlight as pressure rises over USP impasse

June 16, 2020

By Christine Rovoi of RNZ Pacific A former vice-chancellor of Papua New Guinea’s University of Technology says politics has no place in university governance. Professor Albert Schram’s comments follow last week’s suspension of the vice-chancellor of the University of the South Pacific, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, by the USP Council’s executive committee. The growing controversy at ... <a title="Pacific leadership in spotlight as pressure rises over USP impasse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/16/pacific-leadership-in-spotlight-as-pressure-rises-over-usp-impasse/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific leadership in spotlight as pressure rises over USP impasse">Read more</a>

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Albert Schram: University governance, academic freedom and institutional autonomy in the Pacific

June 10, 2020

ANALYSIS: By Albert Schram This article attempts to put the current governance crisis at the Fiji-based University of the South Pacific (USP), one of only two regional universities in the world, in a broader regional perspective. If Pacific regional integration and coordination means anything, then this would be a good moment to demonstrate it values ... <a title="Albert Schram: University governance, academic freedom and institutional autonomy in the Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/10/albert-schram-university-governance-academic-freedom-and-institutional-autonomy-in-the-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Albert Schram: University governance, academic freedom and institutional autonomy in the Pacific">Read more</a>

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Pacific media react with relief over proposed sale reprieve for AAP

June 8, 2020

By Jade Bradford in Perth News that Australian Associated Press has been saved is being welcomed by media outlets in socially and culturally complex Pacific countries such as Papua New Guinea where dramatic and important stories often emerge. When the closure of AAP was announced earlier this year, concern was expressed by media industry figures ... <a title="Pacific media react with relief over proposed sale reprieve for AAP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/08/pacific-media-react-with-relief-over-proposed-sale-reprieve-for-aap/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific media react with relief over proposed sale reprieve for AAP">Read more</a>

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Governor Bird condemns PNG police brutality, calls for local covid data

June 4, 2020

Pacific Media Centre A Papua New Guinea provincial governor has defending his actions for speaking up in Parliament yesterday on the government’s mooted proposal to extend the state of emergency (SoE) for two more months. Writing on social media, Governor Allan Bird of East Sepik cited instances of police abuse under the SoE implementation and ... <a title="Governor Bird condemns PNG police brutality, calls for local covid data" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/04/governor-bird-condemns-png-police-brutality-calls-for-local-covid-data/" aria-label="Read more about Governor Bird condemns PNG police brutality, calls for local covid data">Read more</a>

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Australian ‘soft power’ push in Pacific with $17m free TV deal misses mark

May 28, 2020

By Sri Krishnamurthi, contributing editor Pacific Media Watch Homegrown Australian television shows to the tune of $17.1 million will be broadcast in the Pacific in a bid believed intended to stymie China’s diplomatic and media rise in the region. Shows such as The Voice, Border Security, Neighbours and are to be offered as the main ... <a title="Australian ‘soft power’ push in Pacific with $17m free TV deal misses mark" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/28/australian-soft-power-push-in-pacific-with-17m-free-tv-deal-misses-mark/" aria-label="Read more about Australian ‘soft power’ push in Pacific with $17m free TV deal misses mark">Read more</a>