Tailevu woman raises concerns over children's social media use
What started as a normal day of selling at the Nausori market turned into an eye-opening experience for 66-year-old Sereana Vakadani of Namara, Tailevu, after she attende
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Online Safety Commission and FEO unite to combat rising online abuse ahead of 2026 election
As online abuse is expected to increase as we get closer to next year’s election, Online Safety Commissioner Filipe Batiwale says they will coordinate with the Fij
Online Safety Commission pushes for legal powers to tackle harmful apps
The Online Safety Commission is exploring take down mechanisms for apps identified as harmful and is working with the government on this issue. This has been confirmed
Female journalists face growing online bullying in Fiji
Bullying and harassment faced by journalists, particularly female journalists has been highlighted at the Cyber Crime and Online Safety Challenges in Fiji and the Pacific
Survivors of cyberbullying urge Fijians to show compassion and report online abuse
Survivors of cyberbullying and image-based abuse are urging everyone to show kindness, report harmful content, and help create a safer space where people can feel protect
Over 1,800 child abuse material reports linked to Fiji yearly – Batiwale
Alarmingly, between 1,800 to 8,000 reports on child sexual abuse material linked to Fiji are flagged every year to international authorities, and to address the threats,
Online Safety Commission partners with Meta to promote safer digital space in Fiji
The Online Safety Commission has strengthened its partnership with global technology company Meta to boost online safety efforts across Fiji. Meta is the parent compan
Police look into inappropriate social media content amid growing public concern
Police are looking into the circulation of inappropriate content on social media, following public calls for accountability for those sharing such material. In a state
Tabuya to propose that Online Safety Commission should come under Information Ministry
I have been lobbying for the Online Safety Commission to come under the Ministry of Information to streamline the services we provide to the public. Minister for Info
Student says Commission should consider checking why people are bullying other internet users online
Pacific Nations School student, Isabella Vakarise says the Online Safety Commission should consider checking why people are bullying other internet users online. While
What’s the use of the Online Safety Commission if they are not proactive - Lal
If the Online Safety Commission is not proactive, then what's the use of this platform? This was the question asked by Opposition MP Ketan Lal after Commissioner of th
Lal calls out Online Safety Commission for their silence on online racism
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal is calling out Fiji’s law enforcement agencies and the Online Safety Commission, asking them why is there deafening silence from them on o
Online Safety Commission begins legislative review
Following the comments made by Communications Fiji Limited News Director, Vijay Narayan, on the shortcomings of the Online Safety Commission Act, the Commissioner, Filipe
Online Safety Commission receives complaint about viral video showing Acting Corrections Commissioner involved in a fist fight
The Online Safety Commission has received a complaint regarding a video currently circulating which shows a senior government official involved in an altercation at a loc
Formal complaint lodged about comments made online regarding athletes in the Coke Games
A concerned citizen, Alex Cavuilati has lodged a formal complaint with the Online Safety Commission regarding some highly inappropriate and disturbing comments made onli
Online Safety Commission condemns homophobic remarks about a child who is fighting for his life
The Online Safety Commission has condemned the homophobic and harmful remarks made on social media about a child who is fighting for his life. Commissioner Filipe Bat
Online Safety Commission assists Ministry of iTaukei Affairs in regaining control of its facebook page
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, with support from the Online Safety Commission, is taking proactive steps to regain control of its facebook page. The Ministry’
87% of women athletes face online abuse and harassment: Burnes
Female athletes are being disproportionately targeted with online abuse, with 87 percent of cyberattacks during the recent Olympic Games directed at women athletes which
It was a deliberate attack to ruin my reputation and positions – Tabuya
It was a deliberate attack. The attacker's sole purpose was to publicly humiliate, to defame me, to crucify me, to morally judge me, to character assassinate me, to label
Online Safety Commission bolsters service to protect people from online bullying
In a bid to improve service delivery, the Online Safety Commission has achieved some key outcomes which include Digital literacy awareness programs, and specialized progr
Batiwale appointed as the new Commissioner for Online Safety Commission
Lawyer Filipe Batiwale is the new commissioner for the Online Safety Commission Fiji. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, says Bat