Tag: Fiji Media Industry Development Act
Fiji’s Prasad reaches out to the NZ diaspora to help rebuild nation
By Venkat Raman
Fiji is on the road to economic recovery and the government looks forward to the support and assistance of the Fijian diaspora...
Historic day for Fiji journalism as ‘draconian’ media law scrapped
By Lydia Lewis and Kelvin Anthony
The Fiji Parliament has voted to “kill” a draconian media law in Suva today, sending newsrooms across the country...
Fiji to scrap ‘dead in water’ media law with pledge to back independent journalism
By Kelvin Anthony
The Fiji government has announced it will repeal the controversial Media Industry Development Act 2010.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said cabinet had approved...
Repeal ‘draconian’ MIDA Act, urge Fiji media and journalism stakeholders
By Kelvin Anthony
The Fiji government is signalling that it will not completely tear down the country’s controversial media law which, according to local newsrooms...
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...
Fiji’s draconian media law to be repealed for ‘free society’, says Gavoka
By Pauliasi Mateboto in Suva
Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka says the Media Industry Development Act will be replaced soon.
Speaking to members of the...