NBC PNG
The NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation) is Papua New Guinea's state owned broadcaster. Its head office is in Boroko, Port Moresby, and has approximately 20 locations around the country.
| Type | Corporation |
|---|---|
| Availability | Papua New Guinea |
| Slogan | Real PNG |
| Headquarters | 1359 Boroko NCD Port Moresby |
Broadcast area | Papua New Guinea |
| Owner | Government of Papua New Guinea |
Launch date | 1973 (radio) 2008 (television) |
Former names | National Broadcasting Commission |
Television | Television |
Radio | Radio |
Online | Online |
| Callsigns | NBC |
Callsign meaning | National Broadcasting Corporation |
The NBC was set up by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation before independence in 1973. On 1 December 1973 the NBC (the National Broadcasting Commission as it was known at the time) was handed over to the Papua New Guinea government.
Two national radio stations – NBC Radio (90.7 FM) and Tribe 92FM(92.3FM) – and the television station NBC TV (formerly Kundu 2), are operated from the head office in Port Moresby.
NBC Radio
NBC Radio PNG broadcasts on frequency 90.7 FM and 585 MW on AM band.
Weekday Programming
| Program | Timeslot | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Tru | 0500 – 0900 | Kevin Marai |
| Dabai | 0900 – 1200 | Josephine Ovalutu |
| Malolo | 1200 – 1500 | Kabua Momo |
| Pacific Beat | 1500 – 1600 | Syndicated |
| Wokabaut | 1600 – 1900 | Meinard Oata |
| Hanuaboi | 1900 – 2300 | Kevin Ruman |
NBC Television
NBC TV, formerly known as Kundu 2 Television / National Television Service, is a free-to-air television network in Papua New Guinea.
NBC TV launched in September 2008 as a platform for the National Government to provide an information service for Papua New Guineans.
Tribe 92FM
Tribe 92FM is the NBC's younger arm of radio that hosts music and talk for a younger audience. It broadcasts on frequency 92.3 FM to parts of Papua New Guinea.
Tribe as a Segment on NBC Radio
In 2008, Tribe was created as a segment every Saturday nights from 9pm to 12 Midnight on NBC Radio to talk about issues faced and trending topics regarding the young voices of PNG. The hosts during that time consisted of Dylan Mallar, Josephine Oberleutter and Vinna Wingur.
Tribe 92FM as a station
In August 2015, the segment became a fully fledged radio station with the inclusion of new personalities following the departure of Dylan and Josephine. The new personalities or 'Tribers' included, Alice Ashwin, Heidee Woito, Olivia Jimmy, Jivannah Thavala, James Leia, Michael Sanginumbuk, Michael Arifeae and Timothy Vanua headed by then Executive Producer for Tribe Shane Amean. Further departures followed with Olivia, Jivannah, Alice, Michael Sanginumbuk and Vinna. New Tribers included, Raymond Polon, Hazel Parpa and Maureen Orea. The current Executive Producer is Matilda Gaveva.
Weekday Programming
| Tribe Program | Timeslot | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| G.M.T. (Good Morning Tribe) | 0600 – 1000 | Heidee Woito, Michael "Mikey" Arifeae |
| Midday's | 1100 – 1400 | Maureen "Moe" Orea |
| Lekfaia Drive | 1500 – 1800 | Raymond Polon |
| Tribe “By Demand” | 1900 – 0000 | Timothy "Timi" Vanua |
Social Media
| Platform | Officer |
|---|---|
| Facebook (Promos & Updates) | Hazel Parpa |
NBC Provincial Locations
- Radio New Ireland
- Radio Chimbu
- Radio Enga
- Radio Southern Highlands
- Radio Sandaun
- Rado East Sepik
- Radio Madang
- Radio Central
- Radio Gulf
- Radio Western
- Radio Northern
- Radio Morobe
- Radio Milne Bay
- Radio Eastern Highlands
- Radio Western Highlands
- Radio Manus (Facebook page)
- Radio East Britain
- Radio West New Britain
- Radio Bougainville