Fijian Media Association demands better police protection after FBC journalist violently attacked at ...
The Fijian Media Association (FMA) has again called for police to be more vigilant in managing security and threats outside the courthouse after...
Minister of Policing orders urgent police protection for Fiji Journalists after courthouse attack
Fiji’s Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua, has ordered immediate security upgrades at all court premises after a journalist was violently attacked outside acourthouse...
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Global Tuna Alliance urges WCPFC to “anchor albacore’s future” with Pacific-led plan
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Samoa pushes back at media freedom claims, says action targets “persistent unethical conduct”
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