NBC and SIBC sign MOU and pledge to extend cooperation to other MSG countries
The National Broadcasting Corporation(NBC) of PNG and its sister public broadcaster, the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) today signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding...
Tougher anti-human trafficking bill passed in Palau
Palau's House of Delegates passed on its third and final reading a Senate bill 11-73 to expand, update and strengthen the anti-human smuggling and...
A great day for media industry, says Fiji Times general manager
A great day for the Fiji media industry as years of enduring harsh media laws is finally over.
Fiji Times Pte Ltd general manager Christine...
Fiji Government’s strength to repeal MIDA Act acknowledged: FMA
Fiji's media fraternity breathed a sigh of relief Thursday following parliament’s decision to repeal the Media Industry Development Authority Act (MIDA) of 2010.
The Fijian...
Voting to repeal MIDA encouraging: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says today’s repeal of the 2010 Media Industry Development Authority Act (MIDA) is encouraging in the restoration of democracy.
He...
PINA challenges Pacific countries to follow Fiji’s lead and repeal media legislation
The repeal of Fiji's draconian media law, known as the Media Industry Development Authority (MIDA) Act 2010, should act as a signpost for other...
Fiji’s Media Act repealed by Parliament
Fiji's 2010 Media Industry Development Act (MIDA) Act has been repealed by Parliament Friday despite fierce debate from the Opposition parliamentarians.
While presenting the motion...
Fijian Media reps begin work to revive Fiji Media Council
Representatives of the Fijian media have commenced work to revive the Fiji Media Council that was last operational prior to the promulgation of the...
Bridging the digital divide in Pacific island states
By Samoa PM, Fiame Naomi Mata‘afa
Small island developing states are facing a range of challenges due to their size, Isolation and vulnerability to...
Fiji PM Rabuka justifies use of Standing Order 51 to fast-track the repeal of...
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has justified the Government’s use of Standing Order 51 to fast-track the repeal of the Media Industry Development (Repeal)...