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The Fiji Times on democracy

Fiji

Fiji Times: Valuing democracy amid shrinking global civic spaces

Pacific Media Watch -

September 21, 2022

Hundreds of Russian protesters against the invasion of Ukraine have been arrested in Moscow

Fiji

Russia-Ukraine conflict will impact on Pacific economies, says USP academic

2022 - Fiji's third election since the “coup to end all coups” in 2006

Fiji

As Fiji prepares to vote, democracy could already be the loser

Fiji Women's Minister Lynda Tabuya

Fiji

Lynda Tabuya fights back – ‘it’s unfortunate that as a woman I continue to be targeted’

People’s Alliance leader Sitiveni Rabuka

Fiji

Fiji elections: ‘Whoever it is, accept poll result’, says Rabuka

Fiji's Professor Biman Prasad

Fiji

Prasad criticises NZ, Australia over not addressing ‘democratic deficit’ in Pacific...

July 26, 2022

Fiji

Free media week killings underscore crimes of impunity against journalists

May 3, 2018

Fiji

Digital broadcasting switchover starts for Pacific nations

Pacific Media Centre -

September 26, 2015

Samoa PM Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi

Fiji

Samoa goes public with bid for USP to move headquarters from...

February 11, 2021

Fiji

Pacific churches add ‘justice for Mā’ohi’ voice at Tahitian rally

June 22, 2020

Fiji President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu

Fiji

Pryde ‘may have to wait’ over tribunal report, says Fiji President’s...

January 2, 2025

China's regional Pacific ambitions

Fiji

Kiribati ‘forced’ to allow China visit on Pacific mission, says journalist

May 27, 2022

Fiji

WJEC16: Quality campus media critically important for students, says Cass

July 14, 2016

Suspended Fiji police chief Sitiveni Qiliho (left) and ex-prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama

Fiji

Ex-Fiji PM Bainimarama, suspended police chief found not guilty

October 13, 2023

Fiji Trades Union Congress board member Daniel Urai (left) and Fiji Trade Union Congress national secretary Felix Anthony

Fiji

Call for legal shield for Fiji National Provident Fund in review...

August 18, 2025

Fiji Health Secretary Dr James Fong 140621

Fiji

105 more covid cases in Fiji – 98 linked to existing...

June 14, 2021

Usaia Masuwale

Fiji

Fijian health worker receives two covid vaccine shots and supports their...

January 17, 2021

Former Fiji prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama

Fiji

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama given suspended prison sentence

October 23, 2025

Fiji drug peddler Jone Vakarisi at a court appearance in March 2026

Fiji

Fiji military faces questions after death of Jone Vakarisi in custody

April 20, 2026

The Pacific region needs to be fully informed about ongoing negotiations about the global digital landscape

Fiji

Bid to protect Pacific indigenous knowledge in the global digital space

September 26, 2023

Fiji

Both Fiji daily newspapers perform useful roles, says FMA

February 7, 2016

Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) has had its first meeting since 2012

Fiji

Banned for almost two decades, Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs is...

March 4, 2024

The European Union’s Pacific Ambassador Barbara Plinkert

Fiji

Pacific journalists are world’s ‘eyes and ears’ on climate crisis, says...

May 10, 2024

Fiji

End sexism and ‘invisibility’ of women in the media

December 4, 2015

Former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

Fiji

Ask Fiji military about ‘guns on plane’ claims, says Sayed-Khaiyum

March 24, 2023

Ready for the Rotuman dances

Fiji

Thrilling cultural dances to celebrate NZ’s Rotuman Language Week

May 14, 2022

Fiji

42 dead and relief focuses on hardest-hit, says Fiji UN...

February 25, 2016

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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29

Climate

COP29: Pacific climate advocates decry outcome as ‘a catastrophic failure’

A protester at COP29 calls on wealthy nations to "pay up"

Asia Report

COP29: Carbon credit trading scheme criticised as ‘get out of jail...

In the Eye of the Storm

Fiji

Strings attached: The reality behind NZ’s climate aid in the Pacific

Pacific Climate Warriors

Fiji

How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

CORONAVIRUS

Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr

Coronavirus

Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr’s measles claims, slams health misinformation

According to WHO, Western Pacific measles cases jumped by 225 percent

Fiji

Better immunisation coverage needed to prevent Pacific measles, says WHO

Labour's former broadcasting minister Willie Jackson

Coronavirus

Former broadcast minister defends NZ journalism fund, state-funded media independence

1News political editor Jessica Mutch-McKay talks to the main party leaders in last night's debate

Analysis

NZ election 2023: Exposing National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood...

Practices like mask wearing and self-isolation should be encouraged for all

Coronavirus

NZ’s covid-19 mandates end: GP group says some mask-wearing, self-isolation still...

The 2021 post-covid Pacific media freedom panel discussion participants

Fiji

Pacific media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report

BEARING WITNESS

Author and journalist Dr David Robie speaking at the launch of the third edition of the Rainbow Warrior book Eyes of Fire

Analysis

Nuclear – now climate change: New book on how great powers...

Australia, the country, as a political entity, its government, its major institutions, its official voice to the world, was quiet over the Gaza genocide

Analysis

Ignoring genocide – the bill for Australia’s silence has arrived

"I am worried about the implications of any law that bans a chant by exiled people"

Analysis

Saige England: Bearing witness – we are seeing a rise of...

West Papua's Morning Star flag of independence

Asia Report

27 years after Biak massacre in West Papua, human rights crisis...

Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior

Bearing Witness

Eyewitness account of Rainbow Warrior voyage – new Eyes of Fire...

Sawana Village on Fiji's Vanua Balavu island was partly destroyed by Cyclone Winston in 2016

Fiji

Not up for debate: Fijian journalists in the climate crisis response

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APJS NEWSFILE

Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society

Fiji

Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.

Fiji

Online abusers ‘shaming, silencing’ Fiji women journalists, say researchers

Islands Business general manager Samantha Magick (right)

Fiji

Islands Business: ‘Big picture’ style journalism is the future for...

QUT student journalist Maxim Bock with Fiji TV's director of news, current affairs and sports Felix Chaudhary (right)

Fiji

Surviving harassment in journalism – how Felix Chaudhary kept on top

POPULAR POSTS

Starlink green light . . . good news for many Papua New Guineans

Disasters

Starlink set to return to PNG after court quashes ban, clearing...

Winners of the Goldman Environmental Award winners, 2026

Bougainville

Bougainville advocate among all-women lineup winning Goldman Environmental prize

Author Shana Chandra

Fiji

Girmitiya ancestry the inspiration behind Fiji writer’s debut novel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Analysis

As Trump’s narrative on negotiations flails, Iran is setting its own...

EDITOR'S PICKS

Indonesian security forces crack down on a Papuan protest over the Puncak massacre

Analysis

West Papua: The unhealed wounds and sorrow run deep in Puncak

The narrative being delivered through our “Western-centric” media lens is that Ukrainians are legitimately resisting and defending their homeland from an evil invader

Analysis

‘Self-defence’ and the contradictions of Western exceptionalism in our media

Author Shana Chandra

Fiji

Girmitiya ancestry the inspiration behind Fiji writer’s debut novel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Analysis

As Trump’s narrative on negotiations flails, Iran is setting its own...

MOST COMMENTS

Australia

Still stealing the generations – the abduction of Indigenous Australian children...

Jacinda Ardern

Analysis

Gordon Campbell: Media collusion with National’s attack lines the real disgrace

Global

Deported Freedom Flotilla activist Mike Treen arrives back in NZ

Taiwan Day event in Suva

Fiji

Chinese diplomatic gatecrash incident alleged at Taiwan event in Suva

GLOBAL REPORTAGE

Indonesian security forces crack down on a Papuan protest over the Puncak massacre

Analysis

West Papua: The unhealed wounds and sorrow run deep in Puncak

Indonesian police launch a brutal crackdown against Papuan protesters

Asia Report

Wenda calls on Indonesia to halt crackdown on peaceful Papua protests

The narrative being delivered through our “Western-centric” media lens is that Ukrainians are legitimately resisting and defending their homeland from an evil invader

Analysis

‘Self-defence’ and the contradictions of Western exceptionalism in our media

Author Shana Chandra

Fiji

Girmitiya ancestry the inspiration behind Fiji writer’s debut novel