SIFF Media Statement on Unpaid Photographer
In response to recent media coverage, we at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) wish to address the situation with the utmost seriousness.
Firstly, SIFF offers our sincerest apologies to the aggrieved party (King Photography).
We are committed to resolving this issue fully and are taking steps to address the matter directly with the party concerned.
The previous arrangement to settle the issue through a third party did not succeed due to a misunderstanding, and we regret any inconvenience this has caused.
We are currently investigating the situation and are working closely with all involved parties to prevent any similar issues in the future.
We want to emphasize our commitment to supporting the engagement of young people in sports and media.
Additionally, we regret that the media outlet involved did not seek consultation with all relevant stakeholders before reporting on this issue.
We believe that fair and thorough journalism is crucial and hope that such standards will be adhered to in future reporting.
