Mataiciwa urges media to ensure accurate and reliable election reporting
The media has an important role to play in ensuring voters have access to timely, accurate and reliable information during the electoral process.This has been highlighted
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Nukubalavu villagers call for better connectivity as children travel to beach for signal
Children in Nukubalavu are reportedly travelling to the beach late at night to access a mobile signal for school projects, with Headman Deve Vuwai calling for Government
Fiji records highest-ever World Press Freedom Index ranking, placed 24th globally
Fiji has achieved its highest-ever position in the World Press Freedom Index, ranking 24th out of 180 countries, with Reporters Without Borders (RSF) saying pressure on t
Kioa Island resident voices concerns over El Nino and coastal erosion
A Kioa Island resident has raised concerns over coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, food security and water shortages as El Nino conditions continue to affect communiti
Rabuka says regional partners can assist Fiji in fight against drug trafficking
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji is in constant discussions with bilateral and regional partners on strengthening surveillance of its Exclusive Economic Zone to h
Nabavatu families still living in tents 5 years after TC Yasa
5-years after Tropical Cyclone Yasa, families in Nabavatu are still living in tents, with the prolonged stay in temporary accommodation raising concerns about poverty, de
We don’t want to silence our media, keep them talking – Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the People’s Alliance is committed to media freedom and the free flow of information.Rabuka highlighted this during the PINA Su
FMA signs MOU with FNU to establish Pacific Centre for Communications and Journalism
Journalists and media organisations across the Pacific are being offered a greater role in shaping the future of journalism education through a new and partnership betwee
Pacific media must remain independent, responsible and innovative – Rabuka
Pacific media must remain independent, responsible and innovative to ensure communities are informed, connected and able to have their voices heard across the Blue Pacifi
Rabuka confirms Feb 6th 2027 election deadline remains unchanged
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Government remains committed to holding the next general elections by 6th February next year, with no legal basis for a one-year e
Women-led project assisted by men to assess government agencies - FCOSS
Access to information and women’s participation in holding government agencies accountable will be highlighted during a side event of the 8th Pacific Islands News
Proposed social media ban aims to protect children - Tabuya
The proposed ban on social media for children aged 16 and under marks an important step in protecting our children and promoting the responsible use of social media.Minis
UniFiji signs MOU with Fijian Media Association to strengthen journalism training
Good and exciting news for aspiring and practising journalists as the University of Fiji has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fijian Media Association to tak
FEO warns AI election predictions could influence voters as specialist develops 12-factor forecasting model
AI-generated election predictions could influence undecided voters, affect voter turnout and create a misleading impression of certainty, according to the Fijian Election
Tabuya defends PSB funding allocations as Opposition questions media allocation
Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya has defended Public Service Broadcast funding allocations in the 2026/2027 National Budget after Opposition MPs questioned why diffe
WATCH: Fijian Media Association Korovou Town Hall Forum
The Fijian Media Association Town Hall Forum was held at the Tailevu Hotel, where the people of Tailevu were given the opportunity to directly question Cabinet ministers,
FMA Town Hall at Tailevu Hotel from 5pm today, people in the area urged to attend
The Fijian Media Association Town Hall moves to Tailevu this afternoon as we give the opportunity to the people of Tailevu to question the Cabinet ministers, Opposition l
FMA Town Hall sessions in Levuka at 7pm Wednesday and in Korovou Tailevu at 5pm Friday
Minister for Justice and Acting Attorney General, Siromi Turaga, Opposition Leader, Inia Seruiratu and senior politician, Premila Kumar have so far confirmed their attend
Journalists must never lose their humanity while reporting - Kumar
While a journalist’s duty is to observe and report, they must never lose their humanity, especially when covering people facing trauma, conflict and hardship.This
Media must balance freedom and responsibility in a changing digital world
Assistant Minister for Multi Ethnic Affairs, Shalen Kumar says while Fiji has made strong progress in restoring media freedom, the challenge now is ensuring that this fre
Accuracy must outweigh the need to break stories - PS Information
Accuracy must outweigh the need to break stories first.This is an urgent plea by the Permanent Secretary for Information, Eseta Nadakuitavuki who is urging journalists t