Tag: The Fiji Times
John Mitchell: Media freedom, public interest and The Fiji Times
By John Mitchell in Suva
In any true democracy, the role of journalists and the media outlets they represent is to inform the people so...
The Fiji Times: Kingmakers and the big post-election reveal!
EDITORIAL: By Fred Wesley, editor-in-chief of The Fiji Times
It’s the big day today! We will get to know the make-up of our Parliament. The...
Fiji elections: ‘Whoever it is, accept poll result’, says Rabuka
By Shayal Devi in Suva
People’s Alliance leader Sitiveni Rabuka says any successor in government in Fiji -- even if they are from an opposition...
Fiji elections: People ‘not powerless’ in real democracy, says Naidu
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
People are not powerless in a “real” democracy, says prominent Suva-based Fiji lawyer Richard Naidu.
Speaking to The Fiji Times during...
Fiji Elections chief issues legal order for Times to remove ‘no...
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has issued a legal direction to The Fiji Times to remove an article which he...
Sayed-Khaiyum blasts Fiji Times, CFL media – editor replies ‘doing our...
By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva
FijiFirst party general secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum claims they are fighting The Fiji Times and Communications Fiji Ltd -- not political...
Fiji Times: Valuing democracy amid shrinking global civic spaces
EDITORIAL: By Fiji Times editor-in-chief Fred Wesley
Democracy! We may differ in how we understand and value democracy. But what is the essence of democracy?
On...
Journalism training and development vital for better Fiji elections reporting
By Geraldine Panapasa, editor-in-chief of Wansolwara News in Suva
Addressing the training development deficit in the Fiji media industry can stem journalist attrition and improve coverage...
‘Intimidated’ Fiji worst place for Pacific journalists, says RSF’s freedom index
RNZ Pacific
Fiji has been ranked as the worst place in the Pacific region for journalists in the latest assessment by the global press freedom...
‘Be fearless – and amplify the voice of the people’, Prasad...
By Luke Nacei in Suva
Fiji has no place for a partisan media using press freedom as a blank cheque to be a mouthpiece of...
When mainstream media fails to hold truth to power, social media...
ANALYSIS: By Shailendra Singh
Social media is a mixed bag, with both democratic and undemocratic tendencies.
But then few things in life are perfect.
And in that...
The Fiji Times: Professor Lal’s life leaves many lessons to appreciate...
EDITORIAL: By The Fiji Times editor-in-chief Fred Wesley
I couldn’t help but be drawn to the constant flow of emotions that came in the wake...
The Fiji Times: The role of the media – holding power...
EDITORIAL: By the Fiji Times editor-in-chief Fred Wesley
Fiji's Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs Selai Adimaitoga said quite a lot on Friday in her end...
‘My torturers carry a heavy burden in their hearts’, says Fiji...
COMMENTARY: By Pita Waqavonovono in Suva
I thank The Fiji Times for covering this story. I also thank Archbishop Peter Chong for providing a space...
The Fiji Times: Maintaining physical distancing
EDITORIAL: The Fiji Times
As the number of Fiji's covid-19 positive cases continues to rise, there is obvious discomfort and great concern among many Fijians.
This...
Call for calm as 12 new community covid cases reported in...
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Fijians have been advised to remain calm as "ample notice" will be given should a situation in Fiji warrant a total...
A media tribute to Fiji’s late former PM Laisenia Qarase
By Anish Chand in Suva
Political leaders are known to beat around the bush when it comes to answering serious topics and when faced with...
Rabuka acquitted on assets charge, free to contest 2018 general election
By Litia Cava in Suva
Former Prime Minister and Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) leader Sitiveni Rabuka is now sure to contest the 2018 general...
Justice Rajasinghe to deliver Fiji Times sedition trial verdict on Tuesday
By Litia Cava in Suva
High Court judge Justice Thushara Rajasinghe is set to deliver his verdict on Tuesday after the three assessors returned with...
Fiji Times sedition trial assessors give unanimous ‘not guilty’ opinion
By Talebula Kate in Suva
The three assessors in The Fiji Times sedition trial tonight returned a unanimous not guilty opinion on all counts.
They found...
Urgent call for help on Kadavu island after Keni’s Fiji devastation
By Vilimaina Naqelevuki in Suva
A resort owner on Kadavu has called on Fijians to urgently assist those on the island after the devastation caused...
Timoci shares his story of climate change – it’s real and...
Video: Fijian Government
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk
A 12-year-old Fijian student has wowed COP23 in Bonn with an eloquent and passionate speech.
Year 7 student Timoci Naulusala,...