The Fiji Times dominated this year’s FAME Awards, securing several of the night’s top honours across print and digital journalism.
Managing Editor Digital Anish Chand was named Journalist of the Year.
He also scooped the Print Journalist of the Year award.
Fiji Times Editor-in-Chief Fred Wesley was elated with the recognition.
“Here at The Fiji Times we strive to be the voice of the people and hold truth to power. These awards are a reflection of who we are and what we stand for,” he said.
Chand took home the prestigious Scoop of the Year award for his exclusive Lens@177 interview with Military Commander Ro Jone Kalouniwai, a breakthrough story that sparked national debate and showcased the growing impact of digital journalism in Fiji.
Sunday Times Editor John Kamea was awarded Best News Article – Print Feature, recognising his powerful storytelling rooted in rural Fiji.
“It’s an honour to receive this award and I dedicate it to all the men, women and children who gave my stories meaning, form and substance,” he said.
Kamea added that many of his stories were discovered “on the road less travelled,” and he hopes to preserve these narratives for future generations of Fijians.
Journalist Samantha Rina was also celebrated, earning the All Media – Best Coverage of a Major News Event or Issue award for her comprehensive 20-page Lupus insert published in May 2025. The special feature provided rare insight into a commonly misdiagnosed and misunderstood illness.
She dedicated the award to Lupus Foundation Fiji and to the patients and survivors who bravely shared their stories.
