118 articles tagged "media"
At all times, the public interest in accessing information and the media’s role in scrutinising government must outweigh any unilateral power to silence or sideline a news outlet. In Fiji, we uphold the principle that
The Fiji Achievement in Media Excellence Awards 2025will take place on 6 December which is especially symbolic as it marks 19 years to the day when censorship of Fiji’s newsrooms happened. The Fiji Media Council
News heads are calling for urgent and coordinated action in tackling scams in Fiji as it has been 2 years since the eBay scam, and delays in response continues to leave vulnerable Fijians exposed to financial losses and
Acting Attorney General, Siromi Turaga clarifies that the highest penalty under Fiji’s laws is the maximum sentence and not the death penalty, as incorrectly reported in today's issue of The Fiji Times article titled
The Mareqeti Au Taqomaki Au (MATA) conservation stewards of Wainunu District in Bua are calling on the government for answers following environmental damages linked to operations by the XINFA company. The Mareqeti
Protecting journalists is protecting democracy. We stand with the media. Those were the words of Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya, as she called on police to tighten court security after an attempted attack o
The Fijian Media Association condemns the attempted attack on journalists covering the sentencing of convicted murderer Tevita Kapawale outside the High Court in Suva. While being escorted to a waiting vehicle, the
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there should be no excuse for drug shortages at any health facility, and he will be taking up concerns raised in Labasa about the continued lac
This extraordinary technical collaboration sees camera operators, sound engineers, graphic artists, video editors and production coordinators working as one unified crew across company lines, achieving production values
People are urged to come with their concerns to the Fijian Media Association Meet the Public and the Press forum in Labasa tonight after a packed out session in Savusavu where people asked direct questions to the govern
People in Savusavu and Labasa are invited to attend the historic Town Hall Fijian Media Association Meet the Public and the Press forums featuring senior cabinet and government officials in Savusavu tonight and in Labas
In an unprecedented display of media solidarity and collaboration, Fiji's major media organisations are uniting for the first time to co-host a historic Town Hall "Meet the Public and the Press" forums featuring Prime M
Young people in the media industry holding positions are victims of online platforms, receiving negative comments every day. This has been highlighted by Navtarang/Radio Sargam Editor, Rashika Kumar during the pane
Top journalists, media workers, civil society voices, and regional delegates meeting in Suva for the inaugural Women in Media Conference 2025.
The repeal of the Media Industry Development Act was not the end—it was the beginning of a longer journey to build a media environment that is not just free by law, but fearless in practice. This has been highlig
Savings and life insurance are not part of the culture of many people and women must adopt the savings culture so that there’s financial awareness with the families. This has been stressed by the Business Relatio
Media houses must invest in building the capacity of all their staff regardless of gender to handle sensitive stories with care, empathy, and responsibility, while also recognising a broader mission that intersects with
The most promising media models today are fast, lean, and tech-savvy—but real success comes from remembering that people and their talent are still at the heart of it all. This has been stressed by Communications
A call to action has been made by Fiji’s Media Editors regarding online abuse and cyberbullying faced by women in media — whether they are journalists, personalities, or working in the other fields. This comes
Gone are the days when women journalists were told to simply grow a thick skin because harassment is not part of the job description, and the shame and stigma surrounding harassment must stop. International lawyer
