Fiji records major rise in media freedom, moves up from 84th to 24th
Fiji has recorded a major milestone in media freedom, moving up from 84th place in 2023 to 24th place today. While marking World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Sitiven
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Journalists should know difference between reporting the story and becoming the story – Prof. Shameem
Journalists should know the difference between reporting the story and becoming the story.This is the message by University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Sha
Fiji climbs 16 places to 24th in global media freedom ranking, calls for safer environment for journalists
As we celebrate World Media Freedom Day today, the Fijian Media Association is heartened by the country’s remarkable progress on the Reporters Without BordersÂ
Infant HIV rise linked to mother-to-child transmission, not testing
An increase in HIV infections among infants is raising serious concern, with health officials warning that this reflects a real rise in cases rather than just improved te
US Ambassador says open dialogue empowers citizens as she commends Fiji’s media at FAME Awards
Open dialogue and the free flow of ideas provide citizens with the information they need to make decisions that benefit their families and communities.This has been highl
'Fear will not silence us': Fiji’s media marks a new era at FAME awards
Never again will we let fear silence the industry that speaks for people. This message echoed throughout the room last night as Fiji’s media community reunited af
FAME Awards return after 17 years on Saturday - a date symbolising the fight for media freedom
The country's best media personalities will be recognised this Saturday as the Fiji Achievement In Media Excellence Awards returns after a lapse of 17 years. Chairman
BBC Media Action research reveals cost of living is the top national concern, followed by crime, safety, and issues related to alcohol and drugs
The latest BBC Media Action research reveals that cost of living is the top national concern, followed closely by crime, safety, and issues related to alcohol and drugs.
Qualitative data from BBC Media Action Research reveals that fijivillage is regarded as one of the most trusted news sources in Fiji
Qualitative data from this year's BBC Media Action Research reveals that fijivillage is regarded as one of the most trusted news sources in Fiji. The independent surve
Social media trends driving dangerous spike in teen online abuse
Online sexual abuse of children is becoming ever more closely linked to offline exploitation, with social media trends fuelling a rise in the sharing of explicit images a
Tabuya calls for Fiji to adopt social media ban for under 16s
There is a call for Fiji to follow in Australia’s footsteps by introducing a law that bans social media for children under 16, as a measure to protect them. Min
Fiji has learned from its past and we know that restricting media engagement or access is not the answer - Tabuya
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 sidelin
Fiji’s top journalists gear up for FAME Awards 2025 on Dec 6
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 Fijiâ
Scams are like a tsunami in Fiji, we need urgency 2 years after eBay scam
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 v
Acting AG Turaga raises issue about incorrect report by The Fiji Times
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 repor
MATA calls on Govt for answers on damages caused by XINFA company
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 op
Tabuya says protecting journalists is protecting democracy and calls on police to tighten court security
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 tig
FMA condemns Kapawale's attempted attack on journalists and photographer
The Fijian Media Association condemns the attempted attack on journalists covering the sentencing of convicted murderer Tevita Kapawale outside the High Court in Suva.
No excuse for medicine shortage - Prof. Prasad
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
Fijian Media Association meet the public and the press
This extraordinary technical collaboration sees camera operators, sound engineers, graphic artists, video editors and production coordinators working as one unified crew
FMA Meet the Public and the Press in Labasa at 7 tonight
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