Tag: social media
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NFP Leader Prasad Defends Welfare Gains, Urges Policy Focus at Rewa Branch Meeting
At a packed Rewa meeting, NFP leader Biman Prasad pushes back against online misinformation and outlines a path focused on social protection, education access and transparent… Read more
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LTA chief refutes online claims of improper licences issued during Nadi outreach events
LTA chief executive Irimaia Rokosawa dismisses social media claims that licences were issued outside proper procedures during recent outreach in the Nadi District. He says all… Read more
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Fiji Debunks Viral Power-Rationing Graphic; No Planned Outages on June 1
Authorities debunk a viral post predicting nationwide Fiji power rationing from June 1. With misinformation on the rise, officials urge people to verify posts and rely… Read more
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Fiji LTA debunks online claims of improper licence issuance, urges formal complaints and due process
A transport authority pushes back against online rumours of improper licensing, warning that unverified posts can harm individuals’ reputations and erode public trust. It stresses responsible… Read more
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Fiji police warn online misinformation could derail anti-drug drive; legal action promised
Authorities warn that Fiji’s intensified anti-drug campaign won’t tolerate attempts to derail it—whether online misinformation or internal divisions. Legal action could follow as officials urge careful,… Read more
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Fiji police secure overseas witness statement in ongoing probe into social media allegations against senior officers
Investigators have travelled overseas to question witnesses in a widening probe into social media allegations about senior officers. One key witness has provided a statement, while… Read more
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Fiji Should Focus on Digital Literacy, Not Bans, Says IT Expert on Under-16 Social Media Use
Would banning under-16s from social media in Fiji really solve the problem, or would it miss the mark altogether? An IT expert argues that without stronger… Read more
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Fiji Health Ministry debunks online claims about Valelevu Foot Clinic care, urges use of 157 helpline
Online rumours about patient care at Valelevu Foot Clinic have prompted a formal clarification from health officials, who insist a miscommunication fueled the misinformation. The statement… Read more
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Fiji Police Chief Urges Detectives to Stay Focused on Investigations Amid Online Buzz
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu warns newly graduated detectives not to let social media chatter steer investigations, urging strict adherence to proper procedure in a rapidly changing… Read more
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Fiji tackles rising online misinformation during disasters and local elections
Online misinformation is surging in Fiji, fueling confusion and reputational harm, especially during emergencies and as local elections approach. A government minister warns that unverified posts—sometimes… Read more