Monday, August 07, 2006

Fiji Times denies Gate keeping role.

Fiji Times Editor, Samisoni Kaikaivalu is under fire for filtering out letters to the editor that are critical of the Fiji media industry. This allegations stems from former journalists who submitted letters concerning the recent Fiji media awards, alluding to the fact that, print media journalists have been glossed over repeatedly for the award. The entry criteria for the awards is available on PDF.

Gatekeeping of media stories in Fiji have been documented. A similar circumstance was the military truth campaign prior to the 2006 elections. Including the feeble attempt by Fiji Times to paint the commander as a villain for speaking out against the Fiji Government.

A report by Morris W. Shanahan on the abilities of radio journalism during the 2000 coup and highlights the complexities of Fiji.



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