Journalists must combat misinformation, report freely and fearlessly - Sharma
As we celebrate World Media Freedom Day today, Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Chairperson, Pravesh Sharma says journalists must combat misinformation and repo
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AG accuses Fiji Sun of baseless claims
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 Furivai confirmed as Fiji Media Council Chair and Arshad Daud is Vice Chair
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,
PM announces partnership with Google to establish a major subsea cable project to enhance digital connectivity
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
Historic day for Fiji after launch of the Media Council - Kamikamica
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
AIBD commends the restoration of media freedom in Fiji
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
FBC was used as a propaganda and mouthpiece of the previous government - Professor Prasad
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
It’s not easy to have a thick skin but it is important to be strong in the media industry – Women In Media
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 want the media to be free as they can ever be – PM Rabuka
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
Fijian media has grown in confidence with no draconian laws hanging over our heads – Fijian Media Association
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€
Media Industry Development Act repealed
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. /+
We opposed the repeal for the protections that were in the Media Act – Usamate
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,
We have to allow for media freedom and trust the media to do the right thing – Kamikamica
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
Koya wants check and balances while Pro. Prasad says they were beneficiaries of a dictatorship
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
FMA and Media Organizations are elated after the repeal of MIDA 2010
The Fijian Media Association which includes all media organizations are elated after the repeal of the Media Industry Development Act 2010. Association President Rosi
Seruiratu assures Fijians to keep Govt in check and the voices of the people are heard
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
Opposition and Govt clash in the debate on the repeal of the Media Act
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
Many media stakeholders expressed that the environment in 2022 was more restrictive than in 2018 – MOG
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
Media Industry Development Act repealed
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.
Fijian Media reps begin work to revive Fiji Media Council
As debate on the Bill to repeal the Media Act is expected to be held in parliament this morning, representatives of the Fijian media have commenced work to revive the Fij
Bill to repeal Media Industry Development Act tabled
The bill to repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010 has been tabled in parliament by the Attorney-General Siromi Turaga. While tabling the bill, Turaga says the