118 articles tagged "media"
It is unacceptable that women journalists are increasingly targeted for doing their jobs—with attempts to silence them through intimidation, abuse and digital disinformation. This has been highlighted by Minister
Top women journalists, media workers, civil society voices, and regional delegates will meet in Suva tomorrow for the inaugural Women in Media Conference 2025, to share their experiences and push for a more inclusive an
Around the world, journalists face threats and censorship in their pursuit of illuminating issues that matter and giving voice to the voiceless, nameless, and faceless. While delivering his statement on World Media
Discrimination against women journalists in Fiji has become normalised by many, leaving journalists silenced as they continue their work. This has been highlighted by a Fiji Media Association executive member and a
I encourage all concerned citizens to bring their issues directly to the relevant government officials rather than to the editors of daily newspapers. After all, if you needed a haircut, would you go to a tailor.
The Fiji Media Council and Fiji Media Association has announced the return of the prestigious Fiji Award for Excellence after a lapse of 17 years. The FAME Awards was discontinued following the imposition of dracon
Pacific journalists participating in the Reporting Drug Crisis panel discussion in Suva today have agreed that the fight against the rise in the trade and use of drugs should be fought in collaboration with others at th
Three years ago a government stooge had controlled Fiji Broadcasting Corporation and everything that went through it's newsroom. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad highlighted th
Minister for Women and former journalist Sashi Kiran has stressed that the media can play a crucial role in shaping women's leadership. Speaking at the Pacific Media Partnership Conference 2025 in Suva, Kiran highl
A free, fair and unregulated media is absolutely vital for true and genuine democracy. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad highlighted this during the Pacific Media Partnership Co
BBC Media Action plans to set up an office for the Pacific region in Suva soon and as part of this plan, two veteran Fijian journalists, Communications Fiji Limited News Director Vijay Narayan and Fijian Media Associa
A lot more people have to stand up to cyberbullying. People are not standing up to it and if we do not do that, it will continue unfettered. This call was made by Communications Fiji Limited News Director, Vijay Na
We need to ensure that we capture our true history, make sure everyone's voices are heard and ensure that we value our cultures, traditions and languages - not just base it on western and political influences. This
Social media in Fiji is toxic and malignant due to the widespread public shaming culture on a mix of traditional norms and new technology. This has been highlighted by constitutional lawyer, Jon Apted during the As
If the negatives outweigh the positives, then Fiji will ban social media for children under 16 years after consultation. This has been highlighted by Minister of Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya.
Australia’s parliament has passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set. The Senate says t
The Australian Government has tabled a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to $73.3 million for social media platforms for systemic breaches. Australia pl
The Verma family is facing a series of death threats after posting a viral video online involving a 62-year-old security officer last Saturday, and they have reported the threats and provided evidence to the Samabula Po
The only viable option before us now is to ban apps like Telegram that facilitate the spread of harmful content. Opposition MP, Ketan Lal has highlighted this, saying the misuse of the app Telegram to share explici
Communications Fiji Limited’s subsidiary PNG FM (100 percent owned), Papua New Guinea’s leading broadcaster, has completed it’s move to their new home in Port Moresby. CFL is the parent company of FM96, Legen
