The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) strongly disagrees with the recent editorial published by the Solomon Star newspaper, which has falsely implicated MASI in its battle with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
In a media statement MASI acknowledged and respects Solomon Star as the longest serving newspaper company, but vehemently condemn the Editorial for its lack of truth and fairness. MASI adheres to fundamental principles of ethical journalism, which, unfortunately, the Solomon Star failed to uphold in this instance.
It highlighted that Solomon Star did not exhibit journalistic integrity by failing to reach out to MASI President, Georgina Kekea, for an interview or verification. This disregard for responsible reporting and fact-checking undermines the credibility of their publication. The Editorial deliberately implicated MASI and others to justify its actions, showcasing a clear disregard for ethical reporting practices. Solomon Star inappropriately used information shared by MASI with its members, thereby disrespecting the confidential nature of the MASI/Member relationship.
