Fiji, Sept. 23 -- Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Information Eseta Nadakuitavuki says the government is committed to a free, independent and vibrant media and recognises the important role journalists play in providing accurate and timely information to the public.

Speaking at the opening dinner for delegates attending the 8th Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu, Nadakuitavuki said differences between government communicators and the private media were part of a healthy communications environment.

"We may work on different sides of the communications landscape, and from time to time, we may not always agree. That's exactly how it should work.

"But we share an important responsibility to ensure our people have access to accurate, timely and ...