Tag: Fiji media freedom
Surviving harassment in journalism – how Felix Chaudhary kept on top
By Maxim Bock, Queensland University of Technology
Fiji journalist Felix Chaudhary recalls how the harassment began: “Initially, I was verbally warned to stop.”
“And not only...
Amid decline in mainstream media trust, Pacific Journalism Review remains a...
Professor Vijay Naidu's speech celebrating the launch of the 30th anniversary edition of Pacific Journalism Review at the Pacific International Media Conference in Suva,...
PNG Communications Minister calls for media to ‘protect, preserve Pacific identity’
Wansolwara News
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 media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist
The media sector in the Pacific should be supported with an enabling environment to...
Fiji media condemn ‘distasteful, unacceptable’ threats by former PM
By Rakesh Kumar in Suva
The Fijian Media Association (FMA) has labelled comments made by former prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama this week to media workers...
Pacific media freedom: The day the Fiji police arrested me at...
By Serafina Silaitoga in Labasa, Fiji
It was a typical Sunday morning on August 10, 2008, as I enjoyed breakfast with the family, lots of...
Pacific journalists around region mark progress but warn of new risks
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist
World Press Freedom Day has been marked by journalists around the world, including the Pacific.
Launched by the United Nations...
Fiji Times: Fiji media freedom’s big win against ‘imperious rule’
By John Mitchell
For many years, Fiji’s media operated under imperious rule and struggled under restrictive laws and climate overwhelmed by fear.
Under that political environment,...
Timor-Leste makes top ten in 2023 World Press Freedom Index
Highlights of the 2023 World Press Freedom Index. Video: RSF
By David Robie
Timor-Leste has topped a stunning rise among Asia-Pacific countries to make it to...
Pacific eyes on media as Blinken joins RSF’s 2023 World Press...
Pacific Media Watch
Pacific eyes will be on the World Press Freedom Index 2023 when it is launched today as concerns grow over the slip...