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Fiji Shifts from BOT to BOO, Granting Provincial Councils Long‑Term Ownership of Government Properties
Cabinet backs a major shift: ownership of government-leased properties would stay with provincial councils under a Build, Operate and Own model. The move aims to align rents… read more
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Fiji government backs Tiliva with bullocks, fuel and timber inputs to boost sustainable forestry and local housing
Kadavu’s Tiliva village is turning its forestry heritage into lasting gains with a hands-on aid package, fueling new housing and local timber ventures while spotlighting sustainable forest… read more
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Fuel shortages hinder Yasawa police response to school incidents; Western Division appoints direct contact for island reports
Yasawa school leaders say outer-island police have not responded to incidents for years, blamed on fuel shortages, leaving vulnerable students at risk. A new on-island contact promises… read more
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Fiji Braces for Heavy Showers, Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk as Trough Lingers on March 19, 2026
Unsettled weather sweeps across eastern Fiji tonight as a trough and moist northerly flow bring showers and potential thunderstorms. Some areas could face heavy rain and flash… read more
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Fiji to draft fuel-priority laws to safeguard essential services amid global tensions
Fiji moves to draft regulations that could shield fuel supplies for essential services during global disruption. A new Fuel Controller and an advisory panel would oversee allocations… read more
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Fiji Sees Surge in Youth Mental Health Counselling Demand, Early Intervention Urged
Young people in Fiji are driving a surge in demand for mental health support, with teens and young adults reporting anxiety, depression, and stress from school, job… read more
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Fiji advances tougher Litter Act reforms to strengthen enforcement and curb illegal dumping
Fiji is moving forward with bold updates to its Litter Act and related regulations. In final drafting, the reforms aim to modernize enforcement, raise the stakes for… read more
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TotalEnergies Fiji to ration fuel as panic buying drains stocks, essential services prioritized
Panicked buying is draining fuel stocks at local stations as drivers top up repeatedly and haul drums. Stations are scrambling to manage deliveries and prioritise essential services,… read more
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Fiji Unveils Two-Part Plan to Overhaul Waste: Nationwide Collection Network and Upgraded Recycling Hubs
Fiji faces a mounting waste challenge, and a new two‑part plan promises a homegrown solution: an island‑wide recycling collection network and upgraded hubs to turn collected waste… read more