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Fiji Expands Drug Crackdown with CCTV Surveillance, Intelligence-Led Raids and Community Action
Fiji’s leadership unveils a sweeping push against illegal drugs, arguing that prevention and community participation are as crucial as enforcement. The plan pairs sharper policing with new… read more
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Fiji launches nationwide voter education drive ahead of September 2024 municipal elections, first since 2005
Voter participation takes center stage as Fiji rolls out a nationwide awareness push ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. The first wave of outreach—videos, posters, and a… read more
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Fiji MPs push to strengthen teacher protections amid burnout and late salary upgrades
Independent MP Rinesh Sharma is pushing for stronger protections for teachers amid burnout, stalled salary upgrades, and rising classroom safety concerns. He also urges reforms to reduce… read more
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Fiji Sets Health Overhaul: 300-Bed Specialty Hospitals, Rural Outreach Expansion
Fiji is moving to reshape its health sector with plans for more healthcare workers, upgraded facilities, and expanded rural and maritime access. A flagship initiative envisions 300‑bed… read more
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Fiji Deploys On-the-Ground Surveillance to Contain Tongan Fruit Fly in Yasawa and Mamanuca
An intensified biosecurity push is under way in Fiji’s Yasawa and Mamanuca islands as authorities race to detect and contain a serious fruit fly threat. Frontline teams… read more
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Fiji TikTok creator Vuibureta could receive suspended sentence for remarks about Minister Lynda Tabuya
Remorse, a high-stakes court appearance, and a livestream controversy collide as a TikTok creator-turned-farmer faces sentencing. With an early guilty plea and a victim impact statement in… read more
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Fiji kicks off local government elections with nationwide voter registration opening April 13
After a 21-year pause, Fiji’s local elections are moving from planning to action with a nationwide awareness push and a firm start date for voter registration. Officials… read more
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Labasa traffic plan pairs bridge upgrade with market relocation and new bus terminal
Labasa’s traffic fix isn’t just about a new bridge. Officials hint at a broader plan that could reshape movement through the CBD, including relocating a fish market… read more
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Most of Fiji’s Climate Change Act Now in Force as Government Integrates Climate Risk Across Ministries
Fiji is moving from policy to practice as more than 75% of its Climate Change Act comes into force, embedding resilience across government planning. With farmers facing… read more