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...
Fiji’s Media Act repealed by Parliament
Fiji's 2010 Media Industry Development Act (MIDA) Act has been repealed by Parliament Friday despite fierce debate from the Opposition parliamentarians.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...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama suspended for three years
Fiji's Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama was suspended for three years from Parliament effective Friday for statements he made against the President last Monday.
When the...
Uncertainty fogs Fiji Opposition leadership
The decision on whether Fiji Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama will remain as a Member of Parliament hangs in the balance.
Today, outside Parliament, senior members...
Fiji Speaker of Parliament directs Privileges Committee to meet; determine whether Bainimarama breached standing...
Fiji’s Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has directed the Privileges Committee to meet today to determine whether former Prime Minister and leader of...
Fiji Government assurance to end era of media oppression
The Fiji Coalition Government has given an assurance that it will end the era of media oppression.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said this whilst delivering...
Fiji Home Affairs Minister Tikoduadua labels Bainimarama’s statement treasonous
Fiji's Minister for Home Affairs has condemned the statement delivered by Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama and even described it treasonous.
Bainimarama in his response to...
Fiji President failed to protect the Constitution, claims Bainimarama
Fiji Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama claims that President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has failed to protect the 2013 Constitution.
In his response to the President’s opening...
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