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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu  SAVUSAVU, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA), replacing veteran Tongan journalist Kalafi Moala, who stepped down after serving one term.  Choi was elected at the PINA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Savusavu on […]

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Media freedom and the Pacific Islands

By Kalafi Moala  NUKU’ALOFA, 11 MAY 2026 (DEVPOLICY.ORG)—The importance of media freedom is recognised each year globally on 03 May.  This year the Pacific Island country of Tonga commemorated Press Freedom Day just a week after one of the most frightening threats to that freedom which took place at a major media outlet.  A hooded […]

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Statement from Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) President Kalafi Moala for International Women’s Day – 8 March 2026

SUVA, 06 MARCH 2026 (PINA SECRETARIAT) —The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 and recognising the important contribution of women media workers across the Pacific.  This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us that when we give women respect, equal opportunity and protection, we gain stronger […]

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