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''Fiji Focus'' is a Fijian bi-monthly newspaper, originally launched as ''New Dawn'' by the government of Fiji's Ministry of Information and Archives in June 2009.〔("Govt launches New Dawn" ), Fiji government website, June 12, 2009〕 Its motto is "A better Fiji, for you and me".〔(''New Dawn'', vol.1, n°1 )〕 ==''New Dawn''== The purpose of ''New Dawn'', as stated by interim Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama's government, was "to effectively and directly inform Fiji’s citizens of (government's ) numerous policies and programmes". It also contained a section on civil service vacancies. Articles were written in any of Fiji's three official languages - English, Fijian or Hindustani. It was founded with an aim to counter what the authorities described as an anti-government bias in the media. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt.Col. Neumi Leweni stated: :''"Much too often the people have learnt of Government policies and programmes of assistance through secondary sources. Information on Government policies, programmes and achievements had always been conveyed to the people largely through the mainstream media. While Government appreciates that some section of the media practice true journalism ethics by focusing on accurate, balanced and responsible reporting, majority of the media organisations have failed miserably to abide by fair and accountable standards."''〔 At that date, however, the media were subject to strict censorship, following the constitutional crisis of April 2009.〔("Public emergency regulation in force in Fiji" ), Xinhua, April 10, 2009〕〔(We comply with regulations ), ''Fiji Times'', April 16, 2009〕 The newspaper contained articles highlighting government policies and their effects, with a positive slant. The inaugural edition of the newspaper, on June 13, 2009, included articles entitled "Tourism grows", "US Senator moots new approach to Fiji", "Support for Peoples Charter expands", "Govt to improve services", and "Devaluation positive".〔 The ''New Dawn'' contained twelve pages and was published by Sun News Limited, the publishers of the ''Fiji Sun''.〔 It was also available online on the Fiji government website.〔("New Dawn" ), Fiji government website〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Fiji Focus」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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