Fiji Sun’s investigative journalism series draw key people’s attention, appreciation
One of the Fiji Sun newspaper’s successful projects is the Shine a Light investigative reporting series.
Through its series of articles, shone on areas of concern.
One such example is the ‘Call for Change in Namosi’ article that was published last week.
The article highlights the operations of the Namosi Development Company Limited.
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs is now calling for an investigation into the allegations at Namosi Development Company Limited.
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has also received a formal complaint.
Under the guidance of the managing editor digital and readership development Rosi Doviverata, the investigative project is published in the Fiji Sun Weekend.
Investigative reporter and editor Ivamere Nataro, puts out impactful stories that have readers more aware of relevant issues. The investigative project started in August last year and it was something that the Fiji Sun was keen to develop.
“Investigative project are time consuming and expensive. Fiji Sun managemnt was able to get funding support through the Google News iniative.
“More recently, we won a grant from the Pacific AntiCorruption Journalist Network (PACJN) to specifically cover anti-corruption stories.
“The funding obtained enables the Fiji Sun to send Ms Nataro out into the field for weeks.” she said.
One of the most impactful series highlighted the plight of sexually abused rural women in the North. It spotlighted failures by authorities and women’s organisations. It led to action by the authorities.
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