By: L.N. Reklai SAVUSAVU, Fiji — Pacific journalists gathered at the Daku Resort in Savusavu on Monday to address the growing risks of corruption in climate finance and disaster relief across the region. The “Climate Change and Corruption” roundtable, held Sept. 21 as a pre-summit dialogue ahead of the 8th Pacific Media Summit, was organized […]
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu SAVUSAVU, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA), replacing veteran Tongan journalist Kalafi Moala, who stepped down after serving one term. Choi was elected at the PINA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Savusavu on […]
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Fiji PM rejects militarisation claims over Ocean of Peace agenda
SAVUSAVU 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 (FIJI SUN) —Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has dismissed claims that some forms of militarisation are affecting the Ocean of Peace agenda, assuring that Government remains committed to promoting peace in the region. Rabuka responded to questions from this masthead in Savusavu Wednesday during a press conference. He officially opened the […]
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UNODC and PINA sign partnership agreement to strengthen anti-corruption journalism in the Pacific
SUVA, 11 JUNE 2026(UNODC/PINA)—The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) signed a partnership agreement on 10 June 2026, launching a new regional initiative to strengthen anti-corruption journalism and promote transparency across the Pacific, with support from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). […]
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Media freedom and the Pacific Islands
By Kalafi Moala NUKU’ALOFA, 11 MAY 2026 (DEVPOLICY.ORG)—The importance of media freedom is recognised each year globally on 03 May. This year the Pacific Island country of Tonga commemorated Press Freedom Day just a week after one of the most frightening threats to that freedom which took place at a major media outlet. A hooded […]
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Statement from Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) President Kalafi Moala for International Women’s Day – 8 March 2026
SUVA, 06 MARCH 2026 (PINA SECRETARIAT) —The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 and recognising the important contribution of women media workers across the Pacific. This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us that when we give women respect, equal opportunity and protection, we gain stronger […]