Pacific Media Institute

30/07/2025

https://pasifikatv.co.nz/stalwart-journo-works-tirelessly-to-save-craft-in-the-north-pacific/

By Michelle Curran Strategic Communications, Pasifika TV After more than four decades working in journalism, Marshall Islands Journal editor Giff Johnson has a pretty good lay of the land in the North Pacific. Originally from the United States, Giff relocated...

30/06/2025

BBC MEDIA ACTION

A new report by three media development consortia led by BBC Media Action, Free Press Unlimited, and Internews Europe – supported by the European Commission – reveals the devastating impact of the US government funding cuts on independent media.

Over $150 million in annual media support has disappeared, forcing many outlets across the world to slash staff and coverage or shut down completely.

The report identifies three urgent priorities to future-proof independent media and prevent the erosion of trusted local news where it’s needed most – emergency response funds, core institutional support, and better donor coordination.

Read the full analysis here: BBC MEDIA ACTION

A new report by three media development consortia led by BBC Media Action, Free Press Unlimited, and Internews Europe – supported by the European Commission – reveals the devastating impact of the US government funding cuts on independent media.

Over $150 million in annual media support has disappeared, forcing many outlets across the world to slash staff and coverage or shut down completely.

The report identifies three urgent priorities to future-proof independent media and prevent the erosion of trusted local news where it’s needed most – emergency response funds, core institutional support, and better donor coordination.

Read the full analysis here:

With the end of USAID, a new report finds that $150m US has disappeared from media development support - with devastating impact

22/06/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/20/trump-administration-voice-of-america-with-latest-terminations?

Terminations of 639 employees were announced at organization founded in 1942 to counter N**i propaganda

15/06/2025

From the International Journalists’ Network: 1,500+ journalists, one clear message: disinformation is the biggest threat in 2025. Meanwhile, AI is transforming workflows and more reporters are going independent. Dive into the full Muck Rack State of Journalism report now.

Fresh insights from 1,500+ journalists on how they work, what drives their coverage, and how PR pros can break through.

28/05/2025

https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/rfa/105338916?

Trump silences a lonely bastion of journalistic integrity in Asia.

28/05/2025

https://islandtimes.org/palau-media-council-elects-new-officers-for-2025-2027/

(May 21, 2025, Press Release) The Palau Media Council has elected Ms. Leilani Reklai as its new president during its annual general membership meeting on

21/05/2025

https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/561663/samoa-press-group-calls-for-repeal-of-criminal-libel-laws-after-journalist-charged

This comes after the association's president, a veteran Samoan journalist Lagi Keresoma, was charged by police for defamation under the law on Sunday.

18/05/2025

We cannot continue to sugarcoat PNG's state of affairs and act as though everything is ok! It is not, and will only get worse under this regime! —Alexander Rheeney, a Papua New Guinea journalist, former president of the PNG Media Council, who has reported for multiple media outlets in the region, including Radio New Zealand, Reuters, and the Post-Courier and The National, both PNG newspapers.

16/05/2025

PINA statement in support of the Media Council of PNG on PRESS FREEDOM

14/05/2025

09/05/2025

World Press Freedom Day at the University of the South Pacific.

Presentations were made by Marshall Islands Journal editor and Pacific Media Institute co-founder Giff Johnson, Yokwe TV reporter/news anchor Leilani Macquinn, and Pacific Media Institute Project Director Jack Niedenthal.

Included in the presentations about the value of freedom of the press and potential careers in the media, 4 films were shown from our MY PACIFIC STORY short film competition: The Sand Bank (Fiji), World Press Freedom Day (RMI), Hungere Nao (Solomon Isls), and Big Cops Big Job (RMI- Arkansas).

Many thanks to Setoki Qalubau, USP Campus Director, and all the students who attended our presentations.

08/05/2025

There is a murder in the Marshallese community in Arkansas so Bossman Saul sends Detective Tutu and Detective Karko out to the scene to solve the crime.

Directed by Thomas Tulensa
Starring Thomas Tulensa, Romeo Sam and Stuns Rolando Jack
Screenplay by Michael Mapa
4 minutes 29 seconds

Buckle up, it gets violent.

A film from the 2025 Pacific Media Institute MY PACIFIC STORY short film competition.

There is a murder in the Marshallese community in Arkansas so Bossman Saul sends Detective Tutu and Detective Karko out to the scene to solve the crime. Dir...