Ombudswoman’s reports back on Radio Vanuatu
(PINA/IFEX) – Radio Vanuatu, a national radio service operated by the country’s only broadcaster, the government-owned Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation (VBTC), has once again aired remarks made by Vanuatu’s Ombudswoman Marie Noelle Ferrieux Patterson relating to political corruption. In a letter to Evelyn Toa, the Radio Vanuatu news editor, she indicated that she was […]
Vanuatu Ombudswoman says reports being kept off air
(PINA/IFEX) – Vanuatu’s Ombudswoman, Marie Noelle Ferrieux Patterson, says the important Bislama language news service of government-owned Radio Vanuatu is no longer carrying her findings of misconduct by government ministers. She says her office has tried unsuccessfully to meet the news editor of Radio Vanuatu to discuss this. ** Updates IFEX alert dated 13 January […]
Vanuatu radio and tv forced off air, reporter assaulted, photographers flee
(PINA/IFEX) – Vanuatu’s national radio and television stations were forced off the air on 12 January by rioters who warned staff not to send out news about rioting in the capital Port Vila. A journalist trying to cover the riot was assaulted and a photographer’s equipment was smashed. The riot erupted following growing tension over […]