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In this year of Papua New Guinea's 50th anniversary of Independence, there is no person more qualified to reflect on the highs and lows than Ricky Mitio. I hope you enjoy reading this autobiography of a man who is the son of a tribal warrior born in the Stone Age who later became a pioneer evangelist of the Lutheran Church despite being completely illiterate. Ricky Mitio was among the first people in the country to be educated, learn a foreign language, work for this new means of exchange called money, travel to all districts of the country, and explore five continents of the world.  Ricky Mitio’s name is synonymous with the coffee industry in PNG. When he claims in this book that he is the Papa bilong PNG kopi, he is right. No one can dispute this or take it away from him. It will be his legacy until the end of the world. (From Ovu ga'hoe! Foreword by Tiri Kuimbakul) Ricky's book is due for release in March 2025.   More...

TLA Media Ltd (PNG/Australia) and Regal Printing (Hong Kong/China) have announced a partnership to provide creative book and printing solutions in Papua New Guinea and Australia. With decades of combined experience and knowledge, the two companies share a passion for bespoke book and print production for individuals and organisations wanting to make a statement. Glenn Armstrong, Independent Publisher and Managing Director of TLA Media Ltd said that there has been a recent renaissance in the art of traditional book publishing:  “Hard-case books are much more than a collection of words. They provide a tactile and immersive experience far beyond the bounds of digital media." Maurice Kwan, Managing Director of Regal Printing Ltd, said that the partnership has been built over many years: “Glenn Armstrong and I have worked closely together on many projects. We share the same passion and vision for books. We want to make our knowledge and experience available to a wider market ...