Govt to take action against NZ newspaper/website

By fijivillage.com

Tuesday 30/11/2010

The Fiji government is planning to take appropriate action against a renowned New Zealand newspaper and website for allegedly running a false story based on rumors that Prime Minister Commodore Bainimarama had passed away last week.

Permanent Secretary for Information Sharon Smith-Johns said it is irresponsible that the media outlet did not check the facts first before running the story.

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