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Justin Kili

1953 – 2015

Papua New Guinean journalist

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About Justin Kili

Lived 1953 – 2015 (aged 61–62). Justin Kili was a journalist.

Justin Hansu Kili, often known as JK, OL MBE (c. 1953 – January 17, 2015) was a Papua New Guinean media personality, journalist, activist, and pioneer. His career, which began in the 1970s, spanned radio, television, and print media, including newspapers. Kili served on the boards of directors of numerous organizations, including the Media Council of Papua New Guinea and Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). He began his career in radio in the 1970s.

Kili worked as a journalist for 35 years, focusing much of his work on corruption in government. The re-opening ceremony, in which he appeared with Prime Minister Peter O'Neill and other officials, marked Kili's last public appearance.

Kili, a resident of Kokopo, died from a short illness on January 17, 2015, at Saint Mary's Vunapope Hospital in Vunapope, East New Britain Province, at the age of 61. He was survived by eight children and eleven grandchildren.

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Important facts

Born
1953
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Papua New Guinea
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Justin Hansu Kili

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Justin Kili?

Papua New Guinean journalist (1953-2015)

When was Justin Kili born?

Justin Kili was born in 1953.

When did Justin Kili die?

Justin Kili died on 17 January 2015.

What was Justin Kili's occupation?

Justin Kili was a journalist.

What nationality was Justin Kili?

Justin Kili's recorded nationality: Papua New Guinea.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Justin Kili

· Wikidata: Q18958945

· DBpedia: Justin Kili

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