PINA focus elevating the Pacific Media narrative
PORT MORESBY, 27 April, 2026 - The 2026 PNG Media Summit is expected to elevate the Pacific Media narrative, with a focus on restoring the acknowledgement that media in the Pacific must lead
its own growth and development.
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) recently held its first in-person Board Meeting in Suva, Fiji. The Board’s one week of engagements with Fiji Government, media industry representatives,
and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) Communications Team has led to an agreed focus on a restructure of the organisation which will elevate PINA’s role in leading regional media progress.
PINA President Kalafi Moala is the first of two international Keynote Speakers who will open dialogue at the PNG Media Summit on Friday, May 1st at the Crown Hotel in Port Moresby.
Pacific Islands News Association President, Kalafi Moala will be delivering the first of two international keynote addresses in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day at the PNG Media Summit in Port Moresby this Friday. - Image: PINA
PINA’s recognition of the MCPNG’s efforts in support and in the defense of media freedom in the region makes this summit a more regional gathering, with the Opening Session of the Summit to be
made available to the media Associations in the rest of the Pacific countries.
“PINA recognises and commends the efforts of the Media Council of Papua New Guinea in engaging constructively with the Government to strengthen media standards and foster a more conducive
environment for journalists to operate, report freely, and uphold fairness.
“We further acknowledge the Media Council of Papua New Guinea’s leadership in supporting dialogue between media stakeholders and government, which is essential in building trust,
professionalism, and a strong democratic information environment.
“PINA looks forward to participating in this important summit and also acknowledges its members who will be joining online to mark World Press Freedom Day 2026 celebrations alongside colleagues
in Papua New Guinea. We extend our appreciation to the Media Council of PNG for hosting this significant regional observance.”
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