List of newspapers in Tuvalu explained

This is a list of newspapers that have been published in Tuvalu.

• Tuvalu Newsheet published in Tuvaluan by the Broadcasting and Information Office (BIO) of Tuvalu from 1975 to 1983.^{[1] [2]}
• Sikuleo o Tuvalu, (replacing the Tuvalu Newsheet) a government news sheet published in Tuvaluan by the BIO and subsequently by the state-owned Tuvalu Media Corporation from 1983 to 2007.^{[2] [3]}
• Tuvalu Echoes, a fortnightly newspaper published from 1983 by the BIO and subsequently by the Tuvalu Media Corporation.^[2] Publication was in English and Tuvaluan with the newspaper in an A4 sized format. The newspaper published articles about government activities, international news and news about Tuvaluan events and celebrations.^[4] It ceased publication due to lack of funding in the mid 1990s. Publishing resumed in 1998 with assistance from the Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID).^[4] Publication was hampered by the printer breaking down and lack of paper and ink.^[5] In 2002 Tuvalu Echoes had a circulation of 250.^[6] The newspaper closed down in 2007.^{[3] [5]}
• Tala o Matagi (Story of the Wind) weekly newspaper was established in 2011 by Enele Sopoaga, the leader of the opposition in Parliament, with the intention of printing 100~200 copies of a few pages written in both English and Tuvaluan.^[7]
• Fenui – news from Tuvalu is a free digital publication of the Government of Tuvalu media department that is emailed to subscribers and operates a Facebook page, which publishes news about government activities and news about Tuvaluan events, such as a special edition covering the results of the 2015 general election.^[8]
• Tuvalu Paradise News, the first private newspaper to operate in the country, was published and edited by the Rev. Dr. Kitiona Tausi from 28 September 2020^[9] until the appointment of Tausi as a member of parliament in July 2022.^[10]
• Island of Hope commenced publication in February 2024 as a newsletter, by the Rev. Dr. Kitiona Tausi.^[11]

See also

• List of newspapers

Notes and References

1. Web site: Goldsmith. Michael. University of Hawaii. Bibliography of Tuvalu. 5 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924025700/http://www.hawaii.edu/cpis/psi/bibliography/tuvalu.pdf. 24 September 2015. dead.
2. Book: Robie, David . Nius Bilong Pasifik: Mass Media in the Pacific . 1995 . University of Papua New Guinea Press . 9980840528 .
3. Web site: Jo Tacchi . Heather Horst . Evangelia Papoutsaki . Verena Thomas . Joys Eggins . Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS). State of Media & Communication Report - Tuvalu . 6 October 2013 . 5 January 2015.
4. Web site: tuvaluislands.com . Tuvalu Echoes . 5 January 2015.
5. Web site: Lee Duffield, Amanda Watson . Mark Hayes . amp. Queensland University of Technology. Media and Communication Capacities in the Pacific region . 2008. 5 January 2015.
6. Encyclopedia: Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations (Thomson Gale). Tuvalu . 2007 . 5 January 2015.
7. http://www.tuvalu-news.tv/archives/2011/06/the_organization_of_the_local.html "The Organization of the Local Newspaper company “Tala o Matagi""
8. Web site: Yvette D’Unienville & Semi Malaki . Fenui News . Special Bulletin April 1, 2015 . 1 April 2015 . 1 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402103352/http://www.un.int/wcm/webdav/site/tuvalu/shared/Fenui%20Apr%2001%202015-Special%20Issue%20for%20General%20Election%202015.pdf . 2 April 2015 .
9. Web site: Minister Launches First Private Newspaper In The Country – "Tuvalu Paradise News". tuvaluparadise.tv. 28 September 2020 . 3 February 2021.
10. Web site: Pita . Ligaiula . Chair of the Tuvalu Broadcasting Corporation wins Nanumaga by-election. Pacific News Service/Radio Tuvalu. 16 July 2022. 9 Feb 2023.
11. Web site: Who will form the next government is the question on the minds of the people of Tuvalu. Radio New Zealand (RNZ). 21 February 2024. 22 February 2024.