BY JOY OFASIA
MAVIS Podokolo, a board member of the Media Association Solomon Islands, recently attended the 7th Pacific Islands News Association Summit in Niue, where she gained valuable insights and shared her experiences with the Solomon Women Newspaper.
Reflecting on the 7th Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Summit held last month, Podokolo expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to engage with senior and pioneering journalists from across the region.
“Attending the recent 7th Pacific Islands News Associations Summit was a valuable learning experience for me. It was an honor to sit alongside senior and pioneering journalists from the region and share the challenges faced by the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) and its members.
“I was also grateful for the opportunity to present the achievements MASI has accomplished over the years, thanks to the support of its members and partners.
“This event also provided a chance to strengthen our regional partnerships with other media associations across Pacific Island countries, allowing us to continue our work in keeping our people informed about what truly matters to them,” she noted.
She added that the Summit, themed “Charting a Resilient Future: Pacific Media Navigating Press Freedoms, AI and Geopolitical Interests,” served as a vital platform for strengthening regional partnerships among media associations.
Podokolo, the editor of Island Sun Newspaper was part of a delegation representing MASI, alongside six other journalists from various organizations during the week-long summit. She expressed her appreciation for the support of MASI’s members and partners, which has contributed to the association’s achievements over the years.
In her acknowledgment, Podokolo thanked outgoing MASI president Georgina Kekea and the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) for providing her with this prestigious opportunity.
“I will always cherish this experience as a member of the MASI board,” she noted, highlighting the importance of continued engagement and collaboration in the Pacific media landscape.
