Fijian Media Association

21/12/2024

The West Media team today celebrated a memorable Family Fun Day Christmas Party, made possible through the generous support of the Fijian Media Association. Held at the South Seas Club in Lautoka, the event brought joy and cheer to the hardworking media workers and their families.

Journalists and staff from the Fiji Times, Fiji Sun, FBC and Fiji TV newsrooms were in attendance as well as communications personnel from Fiji Airports, City Star and ASPEN.

The day featured plenty of delicious food and refreshing drinks, catering to both adults and children. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to relax, bond, and share the festive spirit together.

FMA president and Fiji Sun editor Rosi Doviverata and family was also present to celebrate with the West Media Family Here's to a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead!

23/11/2024

Congratulations Fiji Sun on your 25th anniversary!

21/11/2024

An opportunity for women sports journalists interested in commentary.

19/11/2024

https://www.abc.net.au/abc-international-development/241031-png-news-editor-talks-solidarity-and-camaraderie/104541706

News Director for the PNG Hausbung news website, Genesis Ketan, is one of PNG’s most senior media leaders, and a member of PNG’s Women in Media initiative. Following a period of professional growth, Genesis shares her insights into the value of camaraderie amongst Pacific media.

19/11/2024

https://www.abc.net.au/abc-international-development/shining-a-light-without-causing-more-harm-brave-papua-new-guinea/104614206?utm_campaign=abc_internationaldevelopment&utm_content=twitter&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_internationaldevelopment

What role does the Papua New Guinean media have in reporting on sorcery accusation and related violence? Two seasoned journalists share insights from their experience.

05/11/2024

https://ifex.org/spotlighting-access-to-information-in-asia-and-the-first-pacific-media-freedom-index/

September 2024 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

05/11/2024

https://ifex.org/spotlighting-access-to-information-in-asia-and-the-first-pacific-media-freedom-index/

03/11/2024

09/10/2024

FMA Editors invited to a lunch at the residence of the Australian High Commissioner in Suva on Wed 09 October 2024. Also in attendance was the Head of ABC's International Services Clare Gorman & ABC Head of Internal Development, Jo Elsom. Earlier they met with FMA Editors in a roundtable discussion in Suva.

29/07/2024

FMA General Secretary Stanley Simpson and Vice President Fred Wesley with China's Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian. The FMA is seeking to broaden and strengthen exchange and partnership with various countries whose relations impact Fiji.

18/07/2024

Vinaka vakalevu Pacific Media Assistance Scheme

05/07/2024

02/07/2024

Ten journalists from several media organisations gathered in Suva today for a workshop conducted by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).

The one-day workshop was conducted in collaboration with InterNews to offer journalists a better understanding of the OAG's work.

02/07/2024

A group of journalists and HR personnel from different newsrooms are meeting in Suva today for a child protection workshop, focusing on safeguarding children in both professional and personal lives.

The workshop highlighted ethical reporting on child-related issues, preserving young children's privacy and dignity. Attendees learned about the psychological and legal aspects of child-protection to ensure responsible and sensitive reporting.

Hosted by The Asia Foundation and facilitated by Save the Children Fund, the workshop also encouraged media organisations to develop their respective child protection and child safeguarding policies.

This is but one of several workshops and trainings our members are participating in this week to broaden their knowledge and enhance their skills.

Tomorrow, the same group will participate in another workshop on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH).

Also in attendance as well are reps from femLINKpacific who are our Women In Media Fiji partners under their PowerUp project.

25/06/2024

12 Fijian journalists are participating in an Accountability (Audit, Budget and Essential Skills) training to develop skills in reporting on the national budget, ahead of the national budget announcement this Friday.

The training is a partnership between the Fijian Media Association and Internews and is part of ongoing efforts to build capacity among Fijian journalists to better report on budget, economic, business and financial issues.

The training is being conducted by Internews trainer Naomi Goldsmith.

18/06/2024

2021 Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa's message to Fijian journalists:
"You are on the front line of the climate war, and it is a war that we are losing.
And you will not get the help of the world, until after we find shared realities. 'Find' Facts that will help support faster change in dealing with climate change. Because it is an existential moment. But please know that you are not alone."

07/06/2024

FMA journalists covering the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in their kalavata for today's opening ceremony.

05/06/2024

FMA, US Embassy and Fiji Airways forge partnership to send journalists to cover Festival of Pacific Arts

Fijian Media Association (FMA) editors and executives have farewelled 7 Fijian journalists who flew to Hawaii today to cover the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture which starts tomorrow.

This is the first Fijian media delegation organised and sent out by the Fijian Media Association in partnership with the US Embassy and national airline Fiji Airways.

The FMA team is led by Fiji Live editor Reginald Chandar and includes Sivaniolo Lumelume of FBC, Alipate Narawa of CFL/Fiji Village, Josefa Kotobalavu of Mai TV, Stella Morisio Taoi of Fiji TV, Wati Talebula of the Fiji Sun and Kate Talebula of the Fiji Times who will provide coverage for their respective organisations.

"This is a pioneering partnership to take Fijian journalists to regional and international locations and events we find difficult to cover, and provide coverage from a Fiji perspective for the people of Fiji," says FMA General Secretary Stanley Simpson.

"We thank the US Embassy for the funding to cover accommodation and meals, and national airline Fiji Airways for accepting our proposal to provide return travel tickets that has enabled our journalists to cover this great event celebrating the culture of Pacific peoples."

The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture
stands as the world's largest celebration dedicated to the indigenous Pacific Islanders. It serves as a significant platform for cultural exchange, storytelling, and the vital preservation and celebration of Pacific heritage. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in forging enduring connections among diverse communities.

"The FMA has been instrumental in providing our journalists, and through them the people of Fiji, greater exposure to regional and international events, shaping how they are relevant to people at home and encouraging pride in our Pacific heritage and tradition," Simpson said.