Fiji has received a much improved ranking based on the latest assessment by global press freedom watchdog, Reporters Without Borders where we have been ranked 44 out of 1
Journalists play a central role in addressing environmental challenges and shedding light on critical issues such as rising sea levels which not only garners internationa
The media must be extra vigilant in upholding its responsibilities as the people’s watchdog. Those are the words of former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party
As we celebrate World Media Freedom Day today, Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Chairperson, Pravesh Sharma says journalists must combat misinformation and repo
Attorney General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga has accused Fiji Sun of making baseless and misleading claims on an article that was published by Fiji Sun yesterd
Agatha Ferei Furivai has been confirmed as Chairperson and Arshad Daud as Vice Chairperson of the Fiji Media Council at a full council meeting in Suva. At the meeting,
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has announced the South Pacific Connect Initiative with Google which is a significant milestone in reducing the digital divide and enhanci
It is a historic day for the country after the launch of the Fiji Media Council as it had become defunct in 2009 when the Media Industry Development Decree was forcefully
It’s wonderful to see that under the leadership of the new Government, “media freedom†in Fiji has finally been restored and journalists are able to ca
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says although the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation has a very long history of service, over the last
Women in Media panelists say it is not easy to have a thick skin when working in the media industry due to the types of stories they cover and places they visit but they
We should educate and train ourselves to accept whatever comes against us when people use the media freedom that has been given to them. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka
The celebration of the 30th World Press Freedom Day with the theme “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rightsâ€
The Media Industry Development Act has been repealed in parliament. 29 parliamentarians voted for the Act to be repealed, 21 voted against it while 3 did not vote. /+
FijiFirst MP Jone Usamate, says they opposed the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act for the protections that were in the Act such as protection of children,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica says they have to allow for media freedom and trust the media to do the right thing. While speak
FijiFirst MP Faiyaz Koya says in today's atmosphere with the advent of social media there has to be a checks and balances while Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Pras
The Fijian Media Association which includes all media organizations are elated after the repeal of the Media Industry Development Act 2010. Association President Rosi
Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has assured all Fijians that they are doing their part and they take their role seriously, to keep the government in check and to ensure
There was heated debate in parliament on the repealing of the Media Industry Development Act as government highlighted that the draconian law was brought in without prope
The Multinational Observer Group for the 2022 General Elections has noted that despite a relatively robust industry, many media stakeholders expressed to them that the en