Who we are
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) is a registered not-for-profit organisation established in the 1980s to represent and support the country’s media industry.
MASI works to uphold the integrity, independence and professionalism of the media. We encourage the highest standards of journalistic ethics and reporting, protect media freedoms, and promote the interests, rights and welfare of people working in the industry.
We represent print, radio, television and online media, as well as people working in media, communication and advertising across government, industry, not-for-profit organisations and community-based groups.
Our vision
To be a respected media leader across the Pacific in promoting, observing and protecting human rights and liberties, including the rights to access information, transparency and accountability.
Our mission
To provide strong leadership and support members of the media industry, its stakeholders and the community to provide up-to-date, quality news and information to all Solomon Islanders without fear or favour.
Our objectives
MASI’s objectives are to:
- Encourage industry members to operate at the highest standards of journalistic ethics and reporting.
- Promote, observe and protect human rights and liberties, including the right to information and the maintenance of media freedoms in Solomon Islands.
- Facilitate and strengthen positive relations with the public, community groups, government, non-government organisations and industry.
- Promote the interests and improve the welfare and rights of individuals and organisations in the media industry.
- Establish MASI as a strong, forthright, independent and viable organisation.
Our membership
MASI’s Constitution provides for three membership categories:
- Mainstream media: People working in private, public, community or not-for-profit institutions whose core function is media. This includes media-related staff and professional staff in management, sales and finance. Media organisations may, at their discretion, include other staff.
- Individual media: Media, public relations and communication professionals working in government, non-government organisations, community groups or industry, as well as freelance journalists and media educators.
- Honorary members: People who have given special service to the media industry or MASI, or who are key industry stakeholders but do not work in media. They must be recommended by a member and approved by resolution at an Executive Committee meeting.
Applicants must complete MASI’s membership application form, receive Executive Committee approval, agree to abide by the Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and Social Media Policy, and pay the annual subscription required under the Constitution.
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Professional standards and policies
MASI’s Code of Ethics sets the benchmark for professional standards in Solomon Islands’ media. It respects the country’s traditional values and the media’s duty to hold individuals, communities and institutions to account, consistent with freedom of expression, freedom of information and the public interest.
The Code applies across print, radio, online and social media, television, advertising and other forms of media produced by government, non-government and industry organisations, churches, community groups and individuals. Members are expected to honour both the wording and the spirit of the Code.
The Constitution requires it to be accompanied by the Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy, Social Media Policy and a Disciplinary Policy. Members are bound by the Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and Social Media Policy.
MASI’s policy framework also includes trauma, training, financial and membership policies.
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Our leadership
MASI is overseen by a Board that guides the administration and work of the Association towards its aims and objectives.
