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Chief Justice Probes Suspended Sentence Over Marijuana Found in Suva Courthouse
Chief Justice Salesi Temo has questioned the suitability of a suspended sentence given to a Nabua resident found with marijuana inside the Suva courthouse cellblock, saying the… read more
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Fiji Adds 53 Villages to Municipal Service Areas, Expanding Voting Eligibility for Local Government Elections
Fiji expands its municipal map, bringing 53 villages into service zones and tying them to local governance. The move hints at who will vote and how services… read more
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Fiji ramps up derelict vessel cleanup, targets 17 more in six months
Fiji is stepping up its effort to clear derelict vessels from its coastal waters. In the latest phase, seven ships were dealt with—six returned to service and… read more
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Fiji to co-design new 3rd Battalion HQ with Australia and Japan
Fiji’s next military headquarters is taking shape with support from Australia and Japan, signaling a shift toward broader peacetime roles like disaster response and maritime security. The… read more
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Fiji Considers Raising Littering Fine to $200 to Curb Flooding
Could a crackdown on littering really curb floods? A proposed jump from $40 to $200 in spot fines signals tougher penalties as communities are urged to take… read more
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Fiji Introduces National Container Deposit System with Pilot in Suva, Sigatoka and Lautoka to Boost Recycling
Fiji is piloting a national container deposit system aimed at boosting recycling and keeping coastlines pristine. With town-level pilots underway, the plan signals a broader shift in… read more
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Fiji FCCC warns against bulk fuel hoarding to avert safety hazards and artificial shortages
Regulators warn that bulk fuel purchases are surging at service stations, a trend that could deplete stock and create artificial shortages—even with national supplies intact. Storing large… read more
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Fiji installs river trashboom to intercept litter and guide national plastics policy
Fiji rolls out a frontline river barrier intended to curb litter before it reaches the ocean, catching more than just visible trash. The data it collects could… read more
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Fiji Waste Crisis: PRF Urges Government to Turn Policy Promises Into Real Action
Promises on Fiji’s waste management meet hard realities as leaders are urged to bridge policy and practice. A coordinated push—from government to grassroots recyclers—proposes a practical path… read more