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Understanding Bird Strikes: Threats, Prevention, and the Recent Virgin Australia Incident
Over a week ago, a Virgin Australia flight departing from Queenstown in New Zealand headed for Melbourne experienced a possible bird strike that caused the right engine… read more
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Monster 18-Foot Shark Sighting Sparks Terror Among Fishermen and Divers in Naboro, Fiji
In August 1984, local divers and fishermen in the Kalokolevu area near Naboro on the Queens Rd in Fiji were terrorized by a massive shark, according to… read more
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Today’s Forecast, Events, Power Shutdowns, and Entertainment Highlights in Fiji
Hello everyone, Here’s a rundown of useful information to help you navigate today. Starting with the weather forecast, a southeast wind is currently dominating. A weak low-pressure… read more
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Finance Minister Unveils Fiji’s 2024/2025 National Budget: Highlights Include Civil Servant Pay Rise and Minimum Wage Increase
The primary news of Saturday, June 29 revolves around the declaration of our National Budget by Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad. This coverage will be expanded on… read more
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Ravu Steps Down but Continues as Backbencher
Kalaveti Ravu has stepped down from his role as the Minister for Fisheries and Forests, though he will remain in parliament as a backbencher to continue serving… read more
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Approach towards Combating Drug Abuse
Fiji’s struggle against drug trafficking and abuse is hampered by resource scarcity, weak policies, and insufficient data on substances entering the country, according to the Fiji Counter… read more
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Bainivalu has taken his oath and now serves as the Minister for Fisheries and Forests.
Alitia Bainivalu, the Assistant Minister for Tourism, has assumed office as the new Minister for Fisheries and Forests, following her swearing-in ceremony today. This change in leadership… read more
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Commencement of Bridge Construction to Take Place Shortly
The possibility of constructing the Saliadrau bridge has surfaced following the release of construction tender notices last week. This development is significant for the inhabitants of Saliadrau… read more
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Progress is being made on plans for a new health center.
The proposal to build a community health center for the residents of Namosi is underway. The initiative is aimed at closing the existing gap in local healthcare… read more
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Plans created to solve problems
Josua Waqanivalu, the environment officer for the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), has emphasized the importance of master land use plans to address lease and licence issues.… read more
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Projects Align with NDP, Says Singh
Climate change mitigation specialist, Ranjila Singh, has highlighted that the National Climate Change Finance Strategy identifies priority projects from both the adaptation and mitigation sectors of climate… read more
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The governance in specific sectors is weak.
Josua Waqanivalu, environment officer at iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), has pointed out that weak sectoral governance is a significant hindrance to effective planning. Waqanivalu made his… read more
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Conservation Leases Issued by Board Numbers 14
The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) has allotted 14 conservation leases for iTaukei-owned territory. In a presentation at the Situation Analysis Workshop on Forest Landscape Restoration in… read more
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Proposal for Creating Conservation Zones
The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) plans to create conservation zones via landowner units and master land use plans, according to the board’s environment officer, Josua Waqanivalu.… read more
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Investment in Capital is Crucial for Expansion
Economist Dr. Kishti Sen from ANZ Pacific has stressed the importance of continuing capital projects to bolster economic growth, ahead of the announcement of the Government’s 2024-2025… read more