Censorship Board

The objective is to develop policies that ensure the safe use of the internet, particularly in filtering undesired materials such as explicit photographic content.

During a courtesy call to the Acting Provincial Administrator Leo Mapmani, Acting Executive Manager Strategic Policy and Coordination, Nickson Kaido clarified the board's mission. The focus is on regulating content delivered in Papua New Guinea, especially on TV channels, to ensure it complies with established standards.

The question pops up after the Disney film has come under fire in some countries, being the first Disney film to feature a “gay” character.

Malaysia postponed its release, Russia has given a 16+ rating preventing children from seeing it and parents in a congregation in Singapore have been warned of the “homosexual content” by a bishop.

The Annual Operational Plan provides a guideline for each of its divisions to follow and execute their work plans.

 Chief Censor, Steven Mala states that about 80 percent of the programs are ongoing whilst 20 percent represent new initiatives and outstanding activities carried forward from previous years.

Mala pointed out that the main constraint would be funding however, it should not be used as an excuse for not attaining any real time results.

We will not march in protest, students say

The University of Papua New Guinea students will not be marching in protest today or any other day.

http://www.looppng.com/content/we-will-not-march-protest-students-say

UPNG on lock down

All doors to lecture rooms, staff offices and even the UPNG clinic are closed.

http://www.looppng.com/content/upng-lock-down

The Censorship Board is now taking a step further in monitoring social media sites like facebook and twitter for fake contraband items being sold online.

This was after the Censorship Board carried out a raid on January 12 on someone who was using a popular local  facebook page (named) to sell Sex Enhancement Products or SEP’s which are prohibited by the Health Department.