C E N SO RS HI P OF F IC E N EWS L ET TE R

‘ TO KTO K S TRO NG’

October - December, 2015 Issue 4

THE TEAM

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Media Workshop

a success

Chief Censor ap-

pointed for an-

other four years

Office engages

new staff

2015 Year in

Review

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Editor

Ilikomau Freda Ali

Sub Editors

Karen Gabby

Delly Morofa

Layout & Design

Karen Gabby

Delly Morofa

Massive awareness on censorship issues

in the country, both urban and rural is now

one of the priority activities for the Office

of Censorship in 2016 and beyond.

This was made known by the Chief Cen-

sor Mr Steven Mala at the two day’s

workshop hosted by the Office.

Mr Mala said, “in order for the population

to learn more about what the office does

or to understand the office’s role in the

community as a government entity, the

media must firstly show interest in censor-

ship work and express that mere keen atti-

tude toward compiling reliable infor-

mation that is worth sharing to the com-

munities so everyone understands the role

of the office and can assist in any way by

helping the Office deliver its services ef-

fectively.” With the goal of expanding

awareness nationwide, the office planned

and organised a Censorship Awareness

and Media Partnership Workshop on the

12th and 13th of November, 2015, which

was held at March Girls Resort, outside of

Port Moresby. It was a two days’ work-

shop attended by representatives from the

print media (newspapers), electronic me-

dia (radio/television) and social media

(PNG Loop). In line with the functions of

the Censorship Board in regulating and

monitoring the content of mass communi-

cation, the main aim of the workshop is to

educate journalists with accurate and com-

prehensive information to guide them in

reporting censorship news with a ‘human

touch.’ During the workshop, it was

stressed that the media and the general

public must understand the role and func-

tion of this Office which has the interest

of the people, especially children, women

and vulnerable person. The Office is striv-

ing to deliver better awareness programs

and establish policies that will protect a

growing mind in any given society in this

country. Meanwhile, the expected out-

come of the workshop is for the Censor-

ship Board through the Office of Censor-

ship to build partnership and networking

with the main stream media for advocacy

and awareness-raising on censorship is-

sues in the country.

Massive Awareness on Censorship is a Priority By Delly Morofa

Public Relations Officer

Participants and speakers after the Media Workshop in Gaire

Hon. Delilah Gore during the official opening of the workshop

Self Respect and Human Decency

Chief Censor’s End of Year Message

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To the Management and Staff,

This year can be summarized in a few words: In the face of significant challenges, we

made significant progress. I thank you for your continued commitment and all that

you do to deliver on our purpose.

While there is much work to do and there may be further challenges ahead, we end

2015 on a very high note. I only provided the leadership and support but it was you

who made it work, although the financial shortage of the National Government had

an impact on our operation, that didn’t deter us from carrying out our Annual Opera-

tional Plan, and I am proud to announce that we completed nearly ninety percent

(90%) of our activities and I will say that it was your hard work and commitment that

made me stand out and to talk like this.

The New Year will bring its own mix of successes and challenges, but our direction is

clear and we know what we must do. Our job is to continue to focus intently on what

we can do as an office.

I appreciate all of your great work this year; it is because of you, and because we

know we can do so much more, that I have such great confidence in our future.

Please enjoy some well-deserved rest with family and friends during this holiday sea-

son, and let’s get right back to it in 2016.

…..Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed and Prosperous New Year….

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Name: Buchanan Bais

Designation: Director

Division: Operations & Enforcement

Name: Margaret Talingapua

Designation: Executive Officer

Division: Executive

Name: Kenneth Kairu

Designation: Consultant

Division: Logistics & Support Services

Name: Victor James

Designation: Driver

Division: Logistics & Support Services

Name: James Wanu

Designation: Graphic Artist/Designer

Division: Strategic Policy & Coordination

Name: Dean Kewa

Designation: Driver

Division: Executive

NEW STAFF

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…..2015 YEAR IN REVIEW…..

Operations & Enforcement Division In-house training, 12th February, 2015

Regional Cybercrime Legislative Workshop, 18th-20th August 2015

Chief Censor remains Head for another four years commencing

9th July 2015

Press conference on ‘Censorship Awareness & Media Partnership’

Workshop, 10th November, 2015

Organisational Restructure Review, April 2015

Awareness team during the Women In Business Mini Expo, 20th-24th

March 2015

Official launching of Self Accounting Status, 8th May 2015

Censorship Awareness & Media Partnership Workshop at

the March Girls Resort , 12th & 13th November 2015

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…..2015 YEAR IN REVIEW…..

Follow up workshop on ‘Modern Technology & Communication in PNG’,

18th & 19th June, Grand Papua Hotel Official Launching of the Self Accounting Status

Director Operations & Enforcement Division Mr Bais (left) joins the

Enforcement team following the handover takeover ceremony within the

Office on 16th April, 2016

Office of Censorship taking part in the 40th Anniversary celebra-

tion of the country’s 40th Independence at the National Museum

& Arts Gallery on 15th September, 2015

Group Photo following the closure of the Censorship Awareness & Media Partnership Workshop

Australia Awards Facility-PNG, 24th August-16th October, 2015

Research collaboration with Academics and other Research institutions in

progress for data collation and compilation, April, 2015

Full name: Cyril Kruak

DOB: 4th May, 1981

Province of Origin: East Sepik

Marital Status: Married

No. of Children: Nil

Designation: Research Officer-Entertainment

Years of Service: 2 years

What is your motto in life?

Learn, strive and improvise life to survive

Is Censorship your first job?

No

How long have you been working in your role as the Research

Officer (Entertainment)?

For two years since commencing on the 25th of Novem-

ber, 2013

What is one thing that you have decided to do differently in your

career?

To further my education abroad and to acquire different

researching methodologies

Describe what your normal working day would be like.

Conduct daily research into newspaper articles & publica-

tions, Internet and so on in relation to the advancement of

modern technology and its effects in the lives of people in

PNG

What is one significant thing you have learnt?

Reporting and presenting of data information to the wider

audience and getting feedback from them during semi-

nars and workshops

What is the one thing you enjoy about your role?

Analysing of data information

What do you plan to do in the next 5 years?

To conduct an in-depth nationwide research on pornogra-

phy cases and its effects in the country on how it’s being

accessed, downloaded, shared and viewed among PNG

users via the mobile phone at all levels-national, provincial

and the local level government

Who is your role model?

My father is my role model who always speaks about not

to let anyone in this world to know of your future plans

because the wind is always blowing and moving and the

devil might hear, disturb and rob your plans. Your plan

can only be executed through your actions as the saying

goes; ‘Action speaks louder than words!’

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Strategic Policy & Coordination Division

The primary responsibilities of the Strategic Policy

and Coordination Division is to coordinate and

facilitate policy guidelines on Censorship as well

as evaluate and advise on policy impact on the im-

plementation of programs and activities of the

Censorship Office. It is also responsible for con-

ducting research and report on the impact of mass

media on the cultural, moral and ethical fabrics of

society. Its other major role is public relations and

awareness coordination which includes ensuring

the image and functions of the Censorship Office is

disseminated effectively and efficiently to the gen-

eral public. The division has thus far conducted a

number of its activities in a holistic approach

which also included the participation of other divi-

sions as well.

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STAFF IN FOCUS