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  • PACIFIC ISLAND ARTIST TOP THE FLOAT FEESTIVAL

    Pacific Island artist shook the Hubert Murray Stadium during the historic Float Festival evening program on Saturday 17th May 2025.

    The thrilling performance by Marina Davis, DJ Noiz, Kennyon Brown and Birna Butta sent a wave of excitement to all the Pacific Island groups present during the evening, singing and dancing to their hit songs.

    The initial performance saw Samoan Born Singer Marina Davis captivating the stadium with her dynamic vocals singing pacific anthems and additional covers in the presence in the Prime Minister James Marape and National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop.

    Despite the drizzling rain pouring over the stadium, the aura of excitement grew momentum as Samoan/Tonga Descent DJ Noiz stole the crowd and floor with his fans and followers locking in every song integrated into his slick remix.

    Meanwhile, DJ Noiz took almost ten minutes of trending songs with pure DJ action and finally introduced Sydney Based Singer/Rapper Kennyon Bown to the stage, taking the crowd to the next level of exhilaration.

    Kennyon Brown smoothly performed his hit songs that left the crowds wanting more pacific style music. He even played his new hit single “Hula Hoop” that put the crowd on their toes.

    Just when the show was coming to an end, Samoan and Philipino Musician Bina Butta entered the stage in style singing her favorites effortlessly alongside Kennyon Brown, toping of the night with some melody and harmony.

    The performance saw the definition of a Pacific Family celebrating with the diversity in tradition and custom, as the strength that unites the pacific region as one pacific family as mentioned by New Zealand High commissioner Peter Zwart.

    The ongoing rain did not down the crowd’s energy as they kept enjoying the thrilling performance from the pacific artists.

    The float festival evening program was a success as the festival fulfilled its purpose to bring together and unite the pacific groups pf Tuvalu, Samoa, New Zealand, Maori, and Papua New Guineans under one main cause of celebration to commemorate the upcoming 50th Independence Anniversary

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  • Weather Forecast for Morobe Province

    Weather forecast for Morobe Province issued by Papua New Guinea National Weather Service.

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  • ICT MINISTER SUPPORTS A STRONG MEDIA IN PNG

    The Minister for Information Communication and Technology Timothy Masiu says Media Freedom in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is protected and not being suppressed by the government.

    Minister Masiu made this commented when interviewed by PNG HAUSBUNG just recently in light of the concerns about the state entities suppressing media freedom.

    Masiu stated that, “Papua New Guinea has a clean media since Independence in 1975 and that’s enshrined in our Constitution allowing free speech and expression.”

    “While we have instances of individuals challenges the status of media reports including attempts in the past to control media. Media Freedom is a right that no-one should be challenging, just like you have the right to speak and ask me the question.”

    “Media Freedom is something this government under the leadership of Prime Minister James Marape will always protect to have vibrant and good media in our country,” said Minister Masiu.

    Moreover, he mentioned that journalists who tend to distort or alter news implies corrupt or disorder in Media Freedom or in that particular area of expertise published.

    According to Minister Masiu, following the recent tension between Kalang-FM100 and Talkshow host Callighen Tanda, the decision was made by the Kalang board and management and the circumstances that led to the suspension were unknown.

    Meanwhile, he stressed that PNG Media has improve very well in the 2024 World Media Freedom rankings, PNG media has climbed up to 71st placing last year.

    “We are gaining grounds to making sure media is protected, media is given freedom do the job,”

    “I am sure we can keep going if we implement our media policy review.”

    “I am strong on free media and support the freedom of speech and expression, and I am strong on being responsible on the freedom we have in our constitution,” Minister Masiu said.

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  • Weather Forecast for Morobe Province

    Weather forecast for Morobe Province issued by Papua New Guinea National Weather Service.

    The post Weather Forecast for Morobe Province appeared first on Post Courier.

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  • ICT MINISTER SUPPORTS A STRONG MEDIA IN PNG

    The Minister for Information Communication and Technology Timothy Masiu says Media Freedom in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is protected and not being suppressed by the government.

    Minister Masiu made this commented when interviewed by PNG HAUSBUNG just recently in light of the concerns about the state entities suppressing media freedom.

    Masiu stated that, “Papua New Guinea has a clean media since Independence in 1975 and that’s enshrined in our Constitution allowing free speech and expression.”

    “While we have instances of individuals challenges the status of media reports including attempts in the past to control media. Media Freedom is a right that no-one should be challenging, just like you have the right to speak and ask me the question.”

    “Media Freedom is something this government under the leadership of Prime Minister James Marape will always protect to have vibrant and good media in our country,” said Minister Masiu.

    Moreover, he mentioned that journalists who tend to distort or alter news implies corrupt or disorder in Media Freedom or in that particular area of expertise published.

    According to Minister Masiu, following the recent tension between Kalang-FM100 and Talkshow host Callighen Tanda, the decision was made by the Kalang board and management and the circumstances that led to the suspension were unknown.

    Meanwhile, he stressed that PNG Media has improve very well in the 2024 World Media Freedom rankings, PNG media has climbed up to 71st placing last year.

    “We are gaining grounds to making sure media is protected, media is given freedom do the job,”

    “I am sure we can keep going if we implement our media policy review.”

    “I am strong on free media and support the freedom of speech and expression, and I am strong on being responsible on the freedom we have in our constitution,” Minister Masiu said.

    The post ICT MINISTER SUPPORTS A STRONG MEDIA IN PNG appeared first on PNG Haus Bung.

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