“This building holds more stories than you can imagine,” the tour guide chuckled, gesturing towards the unassuming structure ahead. “This is the EM TV Headquarters, the heart of Papua New Guinea’s commercial television.” EM TV Headquarters, despite its modest exterior, has been a broadcasting powerhouse for decades. Established in 1987, EM TV was, for a considerable time, the nation’s sole free-to-air television service. Imagine the responsibility, the power, of being the only window to the world for an entire nation. Owned by Telikom PNG through Media Niugini, EM TV has seen its fair share of change. Originally a joint venture with Australia’s Nine Network, it boasted a familiar lineup of shows and even adopted their iconic “Still the One” ident music. The connection to Nine eventually faded, but their legacy lived on in the hearts of viewers who grew up with those shows. Today, EM TV continues to shape the media landscape of Papua New Guinea. It delivers news through its flagship program, EMTV News, and offers a diverse range of programming. The impact of this seemingly ordinary building on the nation’s cultural fabric is undeniable.
EM TV Headquarters
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