Articles by Pacific Islands News Association (PINA)
PINA statement in support of the Media Council of Papua New Guinea on press freedom
Media groups have expressed concern over the reported cases of suspension, termination, and intimidation of journalists working in state media outlets.
Pacific: PINA calls for stronger regional media collaboration
Pacific Islands News Association urged stakeholders to support Pacific media in building digital skills, protecting press freedom, and ensuring fair use of content.
PINA challenges Pacific countries to follow Fiji’s lead and repeal media legislation
In a historic vote, the Parliament of Fiji repealed the controversial Media Industry Development Authority Act, which has been used to restrict the work of journalists since 2010.
PINA welcomes Fijian Government’s review of current Media Laws in Fiji
The Pacific Islands News Association said that the new government of Fiji has pledged to restore media freedom as part of its affirmative action during its first 100 days in office.
Pacific media groups urge Cook Islands MPs not to ban journalist for reports on travel allowances
The Pacific Islands News Association wrote a letter urging Cook Islands authorities not to ban journalist Rashneel Kumar from covering the parliament after his report on travel perks was criticized by Members of Parliament. UPDATE: The decision on the ban will be announced next week.
Groups address threats to media freedom in Melanesia
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) endorses the Outcome Statement of the inaugural Melanesia Media Freedom Forum that convened at the Griffith University in Brisbane this week.
Assault of PNG journalist and online abuse of Samoan editor are “uncalled for”, says PINA
The reported unprovoked assault on journalist Dorothy Mark, who received facial injuries, should be condemned in the strongest terms and those responsible be arrested and charged, said PINA President Kora Nou. Mr Nou is equally concerned with the online abuse targeted at Samoan journalist Ms Lani Wendt Young.
Pacific Islands News Association condemns media attacks in Papua New Guinea and Fiji
Threats, verbal abuse, and arrest of media workers in the Pacific are on the rise.