Wansolwara
Wansolwara is an award-winning student newspaper produced by students enrolled in the undergraduate journalism programme of the University of the South Pacific. Wansolwara is pidgin for "one ocean, one people".
Polarised media undermines democracy, professor warns at Pacific media conference
By Kaneta Naimatau in Suva
In a democracy, citizens must critically evaluate issues based on facts. However in a very polarised society, people focus more...
Nalini Singh calls for media coverage that ‘reflects realities of all...
By Ivy Mallam of Wansolwara
Media professionals have been urged to undergo gender sensitisation training to produce more inclusive, accurate and ethical representation of women...
PNG Communications Minister calls for media to ‘protect, preserve Pacific identity’
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Here is the speech by Papua New Guinea's Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Timothy Masiu, at the 2024 Pacific International Media Conference...
Defend ‘Pacific voice’ over geopolitics, climate crisis – keep pressure on...
By Monika Singh in Suva
New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) awardee Professor David Robie has called on young journalists to see journalism as a...
Pacific journalists are world’s ‘eyes and ears’ on climate crisis, says...
By Kaneta Naimatu in Suva
Journalists in the Pacific region play an important role as the “eyes and ears on the ground” when it comes...
Puna calls for Pacific ‘journalistic vigilance’ in face of climate crisis
By Kamna Kumar in Suva
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna stressed the importance of media freedom and its link to the climate and environmental...
USP to host ‘critical issues’ Pacific media conference to shape future
By Monika Singh
The University of the South Pacific will host a major Pacific international media conference in July to address critical issues in the...
Tuvalu residents fight for their home in face of worsening tides...
By Monika Singh of Wansolwara
The fourth smallest country in the world with a population of just over 11,000 people -- Tuvalu -- fears being...
Australian student journos explore Fiji media landscape with USP team
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The University of the South Pacific journalism programme is hosting a cohort student journalists from Australia's Queensland University of Technology this week.
Led by...
Bid to protect Pacific indigenous knowledge in the global digital space
By Ema Ganivatu and Brittany Nawaqatabu in Suva
A recent webinar hosted by the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) brought together minds from across the...
Rabuka, PIF ‘undermine credibility’ of Pacific experts over Japan’s nuclear waste...
By Aralai Vosayaco in Suva
The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) is disappointed with the Fiji government and Pacific Islands Forum’s endorsement of the Japanese...
Samoa’s Brown Girl Woke initiative fights culture of silence on violence
By Leitu Fereti in Suva
The Brown Girl Woke initiative hopes to continue empowering Samoan youth in fighting against the culture of silence over violence.
Founder...
USP signs ‘milestone Pacific MOUs’ for enterprising journalism initiatives
By Viliame Tawanakoro in Suva
The University of the South Pacific’s regional journalism programme has penned three milestone Memorandums of Understanding that will usher in...
India launches ‘celebration of future’ climate research centre at USP
By Joeli Bili in Suva
A partnership forged between the Indian government and the University of the South Pacific (USP) will see the establishment of...
Human rights arguments have lost credibility over double standards
ANALYSIS: By Kalinga Seneviratne in Suva
At a time when the West has weaponised human rights, the United Nations body that promotes freedom of expression...
Fiji’s economic summit addresses ‘daunting’ challenges, says Rabuka
By Viliame Tawanakoro in Suva
Fiji's Coalition government strongly believes that addressing the country’s priorities head-on is the cornerstone to building a progressive and prosperous...
‘Frustrated’ USP law students were catalyst for landmark UN climate vote
By Kalinga Seneviratne in Suva
There was euphoria at the campus of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva in Fiji last Thursday...
‘We were orphaned since you left,’ Rabuka says in apology to...
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva
The University of the South Pacific is expected to receive the first instalment of the promised $10 million part payment...
Turaga applauds Dialogue Fiji media law report, reaffirms review plan
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva
While steps are being taken behind the scenes by Fiji's coalition government to review the country's existing media legislation, civil...
‘I’m just a catalyst for the bigger change’, says exiled USP...
By Geraldine Panapasa of Wansolwara in Suva
The University of the South Pacific’s vice-chancellor and president, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, was given a rousing welcome at...
Fiji elections: Rabuka raises concern over results app glitch
By Yasmine Wright-Gittins and Geraldine Panapasa of Wansolwara in Suva
The People’s Alliance Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka, will be writing to key Fiji general election figures...
Voters share ‘integrity and truth’ vision of a strong Fijian democracy
By Cooper Williams, Yasmine Wright-Gittins and Cindy Chand of Wansolwara in Suva
Former politician Remesio Rogovakalali is hoping to see transparency and engagement in the...
