Author : Edwin Fidelis

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is EMTV's correspondent based in Kokopo, East New Britain. He has been with EMTV for four years covering social issues, crime, politics, development and business stories for news and documentary programs. Edwin graduated from Divine Word University in 2013 with a Bachelor in Communication Arts and Journalism.

Promoting Tourism in East New Britain

Edwin Fidelis20/02/201721/02/2017

by Edwin Fidelis20/02/201721/02/201702558

East New Britain’s plan to transform the province into a tourism hot spot is hampered by lack of tourism products. What’s being heard of about...

News

Newcrest Pays K69.8m Royalty to Lihir Mining Beneficiaries

Edwin Fidelis17/02/2017

by Edwin Fidelis17/02/201701610

A report released by Newcrest Limited this week has indicated a payout of K69.8 million as royalty payments to the Lihir people for the use of...

Islands News

East New Britain Elections: More nominees, service delivery needs remain

Edwin Fidelis15/02/2017

by Edwin Fidelis15/02/201701336

Image: A counting official at the 2016 Pomio Open By-elections Over the past few weeks, the electoral office in Kokopo has seen an increase...

Featured Islands News

Lihir Women Pave the Way

Edwin Fidelis07/02/201707/02/2017

by Edwin Fidelis07/02/201707/02/201702084

Twelve women from Lihir, New Ireland with three national female hires have created a pathway for other young women especially on Lihir Island and the...

Featured Islands News

More Police Needed in Manus Province

Edwin Fidelis07/02/201707/02/2017

by Edwin Fidelis07/02/201707/02/201701105

Over the last 9 months, the Manus police have reported numerous instances of lawlessness involving both the refugees and non-refugees, including public drinking and outrage,...

Featured Islands News

New Guinea Islands Gear up for Election

Edwin Fidelis07/02/201707/02/2017

by Edwin Fidelis07/02/201707/02/201701564

All five provinces are expected to mitigate threat to the election security using a same concept, by calling in support from its sister disciplinary institutions....

Suspects involved in K1.2million Heist at Jackson’s Airport Arrested

Edwin Fidelis25/12/2016

by Edwin Fidelis25/12/201601421

Two suspects involved in the November 3, K1.2 million Tropic Air heist at the Jackson’s Airport have been arrested by Rabaul Police yesterday. Alphonse Lance...

Islands Life News

Cop’s Service to Rural Baining Community Recognised

Edwin Fidelis21/12/201621/12/2016

by Edwin Fidelis21/12/201621/12/201601154

When the police commissioner, Garry Baki visited Open Bay Rural Police Station recently, Sergeant Ben Tokalau had no idea what the commissioner would say to...

Islands News

Department Secretaries Ordered To Appear In The Rabaul Queen Trial

Edwin Fidelis16/11/201616/11/2016

by Edwin Fidelis16/11/201616/11/201601155

Kokopo National Court presiding Judge, Terence Higgins, this afternoon ordered that the Finance Secretary Dr. Ken Rangan, Treasury Secretary Dairi Vele, Justice Secretary Dr. Lawrence...

Islands News

East New Britain Police Accommodation to Get Upgraded

Edwin Fidelis16/11/2016

by Edwin Fidelis16/11/201601259

PNG Police Commissioner, Gari Baki, will officiate at a ground-breaking ceremony for new police accommodation in East New Britain province tomorrow. The Police commissioner is...