Nacanieli Tuilevuka

THE Fiji Broadcasting Corporation no longer holds an exclusive position in delivering Government-funded public service broadcasting, with the model now opened to competing media organisations. Ministry for Information permanent secretary Eseta Nadakuitavuki said the decision followed a fundamental change in how Fijians accessed information. “For many years, FBC was the Government’s sole partner for public […]

THE relocation of Nabavatu villagers on Vanua Levu has been pushed back again, with the Government now expecting the long-awaited move into permanent homes by December. The latest delay follows several challenges at the relocation site, including a protest by Pakistani workers. Speaking at a Town Hall event in Savusavu, Rural and Maritime Development Minister […]

FIJI has ruled out any permanent presence of foreign military personnel under its security partnership with Australia. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said Australian personnel could only be embedded when there was a specific operational need, including co-operation to combat transnational drug trafficking. “That’s not part of it,” Mr Rabuka said when asked whether Australian officials […]

For journalists working across Vanua Levu, finding a story is only half the assignment. Sometimes, the harder part is finding a signal strong enough to send it. After hours of travelling to a rural village, attending a community meeting, interviewing residents and taking photographs, the reporter faces one final question: where can I get connectivity […]

THOUSANDS of dollars were injected into the Savusavu economy as hundreds of journalists and Pacific media representatives converged on the town for a week-long regional summit. Local businesses, including accommodation providers, restaurants, cafés, shops, taxi operators and rental car companies, experienced increased demand during the meet. Businessman Avinash Pillay said the arrival of visitors provided […]

STRENGTHENING fact-checking and verification will be among the priorities for the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) as it prepares for its 2028 summit in Papua New Guinea. New PINA president Neville Choi said the rapid development of new technology across the Pacific had increased the need for media organisations to strengthen their verification practices. Mr […]

MEDIA sustainability remains one of the major challenges facing Pacific news organisations, according to newly-elected Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) president Neville Choi. He said PINA would need to build on work already undertaken by its outgoing board to strengthen the foundations of the regional media industry. “Sustainability has always been a problem for media […]

MEDIA freedom, infrastructure and tailored support for Pacific news organisations have emerged as key issues for the new Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) board. PINA president Neville Choi said discussions during the association’s annual general meeting highlighted the different challenges confronting media organisations across the Pacific. Mr Choi said media freedom had emerged as an […]

FROM a small boat crossing the Rewa River to wearing the uniform of the United States Army, Setareki Dakuiboca's journey is a reminder that humble beginnings […]

TUCKED away in Alexandria, Sydney, The Spice Plantation is bringing the taste of Fiji to Australians and people from different cultures. Owned by Marilyn Khan Chand, […]