Tag: ABC Pacific Beat
China trying to buy influence with Pacific media as it strengthens its presence in region
By Mackenzie Smith and Toby Mann
Concerns have been raised about foreign influence in Pacific media after it was revealed Solomon Islands’ longest-running newspaper received...
Timor-Leste’s opposition party wins election ‘punishing’ ruling Fretilin coalition
ABC Pacific Beat
Timor-Leste independence hero Xanana Gusmao has won the parliamentary election, but the country’s first president may contest the count after his party...
PNG foreign minister defends daughter over ‘flaunting’ coronation trip video
ABC PACIFIC BEAT: By Marian Faa and Belinda Kora
Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister has vehemently defended his daughter against a furious backlash to a...
Fiji’s media veterans recount intimidation under FijiFirst government – eye on reforms
Pacific Media Watch
Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat reports today on how Fiji has fared under the draconian Media Act that has restricted media freedom over...