By: Summer Kennard SYDNEY, Australia (October 8, 2026) — Three of Palau’s Media organizations joined journalists from across the Pacific region in Sydney, Australia, for an intensive two-day Google News AI Lab workshop. Island Times staff discuss AI tools to support news workflow The regional training focused on practical, hands-on applications of artificial intelligence tools […]
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AI must support journalists, not replace them: Pacific Media summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu SAVUSAVU, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Pacific newsrooms must use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen journalism without sacrificing human judgement, editorial standards and cultural expertise, speakers at the 8th Pacific Media Summit in Fiji said. Australian Associated Press (AAP) Editor-in-Chief Andrew Drummond said AI was changing journalism rapidly, but the core […]
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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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Pacific editors pledge stronger reporting on climate loss and damage
By Elilai Rengiil Savusavu, Fiji – Newsroom leaders and editors from across the Pacific have adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for stronger, more accurate reporting on the climate impacts already affecting vulnerable communities across the region. SPREP Pre-summit workshop facilitators Sosikeni Lesa and Jessica Rodham along with the participants of […]
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Pacific media must stay independent while reaching remote communities
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu SAVUSAVU, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Pacific newsrooms must protect their core values while finding practical ways to reach remote communities, speakers at the Pacific Media Summit in Fiji have said. Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Members during the 2026 PINA Summit, Savusavu, Fiji. Photo credit: PINA President of Vualiku Media […]
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Vanuatu journalist denied entry to Palau while traveling to cover Pacific leaders meeting
By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Aug. 27, 2026) — “If the problem is not solved by the 30th, I will not have money for food,” Vanuatu Daily Post journalist Hilaire Molbah said after he was denied entry to Palau and sent back to Manila, leaving him facing uncertainty over how he will return home. Molbah […]