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Fiji faces fuel-price hike as Labasa Chamber urges awareness drive before budget
Fuel prices in Fiji may spike in the coming weeks, threatening household budgets across Labasa. Community leaders urge early planning—carpooling, using more public transport, and a shift to local food—to blunt the hit, while businesses brace for higher costs and policymakers weigh relief in the looming budget.
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Metropolitan Security Canada launches Fiji unit in Suva with above-minimum-wage pay and benefits
Metropolitan Security is expanding into Fiji with a new Suva operation, promising international standards and enhanced employee benefits. Led by an experienced policing veteran, the venture aims to raise private security norms and deepen professional training in the market.
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Fiji Faces Urgent Fuel Security Threat as Strait of Hormuz Closure Tightens Global Supply
Global oil routes tighten as Hormuz remains closed, pushing Fiji toward a looming fuel security crunch. An urgent call outlines a slim window to top up stocks, diversify suppliers, and prepare rationing—before transport and power are hit. A regional plan for shared reserves and faster cooperation could be the key to weathering the disruption.
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The Coffee Club orchestrates hands-on CSR makeover at Ralete Primary School in Nadi, Fiji during its annual conference
Volunteers from The Coffee Club network descend on a Fiji school for a hands-on CSR day, revamping classrooms, the library and outdoor spaces. A tangible reminder that when a global network comes together, real progress can be made—embodying the Make It Matter spirit.
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Fiji Rural Women Lead Solar Freezer Rollout to Boost Income and Food Security
Two Fiji Island villages are stepping up women’s economic power with solar-powered freezers. Funded by Women’s Fund Fiji and guided by women-led, community plans, the project preserves fish and produce longer, cuts waste, and opens new income opportunities—while growing local leadership and sustainable, village-owned enterprises.
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Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park Brings Fiji’s History and Culture to Life
Fiji’s Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park is being recast as a living link to history and community. Beneath the shifting sands lie stories of early settlers, while dramatic dunes, forest trails, and a range of activities—from family outings to endurance training—invite a deeper, multi-faceted experience.
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Fiji outer-island transport faces higher fares as fuel costs rise, warns MP Semi Koroilavesau
Rising fuel prices could push transport to Fiji’s outer islands to new highs and cut service frequency. A former cruise-industry executive weighs in on what this may mean for island life—and the possible moves communities could make to weather the price swings.
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Fiji urged to boost fuel-price monitoring and data transparency as global oil shocks loom
Geopolitical tensions are nudging global oil prices higher, hinting at a sharper pump-price spike for Fiji in the weeks ahead. A senior regulator warns that stronger price monitoring and clear baseline data are essential to navigate the volatility. The ripple effects could touch electricity tariffs, transport costs, and rural communities, highlighting how fuel moves can…
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Naag Baba Kuti: Fiji’s Secluded Hindu Shrine Preserving Girmitiya Memory and Living Devotion
Hidden off a quiet highway, Naag Baba Kuti sits among bamboo and forest, where Girmitiya memory meets living devotion. A white shrine, a Wish Tree, and a weathered serpent idol guard a tranquil pool, inviting visitors into a space of healing, reflection and quiet reverence.
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Fiji Airways Maintains Full Schedule as Fuel Prices Surge, Weighs Possible Fuel Surcharge
Fuel prices are surging amid global tensions, but Fiji Airways says it will keep its full route schedule for now to keep Fiji connected. The airline is monitoring costs closely and hints at possible fare adjustments or a targeted fuel surcharge if prices stay volatile—without sacrificing service.