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Labasa’s Tuatua crematorium faces formal probe over cultural alignment and funding, says independent MP
Independent MP Rinesh Sharma is calling for a formal probe into a government-funded gas crematorium at Tuatua Cemetery, citing concerns over cultural alignment and public spending. The… read more
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UN: 3.2 million displaced inside Iran in two weeks as conflict with Israel and the US intensifies
Inside Iran, millions have fled from cities to rural towns as fighting intensifies, leaving families scrambling for shelter, water and basics. The rapid displacement is testing aid… read more
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Fiji’s Women of Wetlands spotlights Macuata women’s reed-weaving and inland climate resilience
New short film shines a light on the women custodians of Macuata’s inland wetlands. Women of Wetlands follows reed harvesting and traditional mat weaving, revealing how these… read more
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Fiji defends borrowing to fund social welfare and infrastructure amid growth
Parliamentary clashes flare as a senior minister defends the coalition’s fiscal path, arguing that borrowing and tax reforms funded social programs and vital infrastructure. With growth underway… read more
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Fiji launches Qele Maroroi Holdings to give indigenous landowners direct stake in development projects
Fiji is launching a new vehicle to give indigenous landowners a direct stake in development on their land, signaling a shift from leases to equity participation. As… read more
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Fiji Pushes Procurement Reforms as Skills Shortages and Freight Costs Delay Infrastructure Projects
Fiji’s ambitious infrastructure drive is navigating budget pressures, a shortage of specialized expertise, and global shipping delays that hit outer-island projects. Officials outline a reform roadmap—reworking procurement,… read more
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Fiji petrol set to rise about 25c per litre by May as Middle East tensions push global oil prices higher
Rising Middle East tensions could lift global oil prices and push Fiji’s petrol higher—potentially about 25 cents per litre over the next couple of months. Expect spillovers… read more
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Fiji Airways weighs fuel levy and fare hikes as jet fuel spikes amid Middle East conflict
Fiji Airways says jet fuel costs are climbing amid Middle East tensions and hints at possible fare increases or a separate fuel levy. The carrier stresses careful… read more
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Garlen Peace Finds Quick Fit With Drua Development Ahead of Ba Rugby Doubleheader in Final Outing
Garlen Peace finds a welcomed, fast-tracked path with the Drua Development squad as they gear up for a telling finale—where camaraderie, mentorship, and new talent collide. A… read more