Business
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Ba Province pushes for time-bound prospecting licences and local mineral ownership
Ba Province’s Ratu Meli Tora is calling for fixed timeframes and tighter controls on prospecting licences to curb environmental disruption on native lands. He also advocates giving landowners a say in mineral ownership on customary land, signaling a push for stronger local input and regulatory change.
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Fiji Airways Warns Jet-Fuel Spike From Iran-Israel Conflict Could Prompt Temporary Route Cuts to Safeguard Tourism
Jet fuel prices are rising amid geopolitical tensions, threatening margins for Fiji’s tourism-reliant economy. The airline faces hard trade-offs—protecting revenue while keeping routes and travel flow steady.
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EFL Nears Financial Close on Fiji’s Biggest Renewable Energy Project, Urges Partners to Finalize Deals Fast
Energy Fiji Limited is entering a pivotal phase for its largest-ever energy programme, pushing to convert proposals into binding financing and fast-track delivery. Against a volatile global supply chain, the focus is on turning ambitious plans into tangible renewable energy capacity for Fiji.
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Overwhelming majority of Fiji landowners push to reclaim mineral rights in Mining Act review
In Fiji, native landowners are pushing for a dramatic shift: minerals beneath their land should belong to them, not the State. With public consultations underway, the Mining Act review could redefine who controls exploration, licensing, and royalties—and what that means for communities and the economy.
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Sabeto landowners press for direct quarry licences as Fiji reviews Mining Act 1965
Landowners in Fiji’s Sabeto are pushing for the right to hold quarry licenses themselves, saying the current system mostly benefits contractors. The proposal highlights a broader debate over who controls land-based resources and the revenue they generate as Fiji reviews its Mining Act.
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Fiji’s power secure as EFL flags fuel disruption risk and renewables reach half of generation
Fiji’s energy grid remains stable in the face of global tensions, as renewables expand and contingency plans are stepped up to keep power affordable and reliable.
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Fiji’s South Sea Cruises debuts MV Yasawa Princess II in $15m luxury boost for Yasawa island tourism
Here are three short teaser options you can choose from: – Fiji’s Yasawa islands welcome a new luxury vessel, marking a bold push to upscale boutique cruising and community experiences in the archipelago. – A sleek new small‑ship cruiser arrives in Fiji, signaling a multi‑million‑dollar drive to elevate island stays, culture and inter‑island travel. -…
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Fiji seeks Australian private investment to become a Pacific hub for manufacturing and agri-tech
Fiji is positioning itself as a Pacific gateway for manufacturing, agri-tech, and port services, appealing to Australian private investment. An Adelaide forum outlined how a skilled workforce and strategic location could pair with practical pathways and cultural foundations to foster enduring partnerships across the region.
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Labasa Airport Reopens After Six-Week World Bank–Funded Runway Upgrade
Labasa Airport gets a major runway upgrade, promising safer and more dependable flights for Vanua Levu’s northern gateway. With operations continuing from a temporary terminal during construction, the region is set for stronger connectivity and future growth.
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Fuel Price Surge Pushes Fiji Inflation Higher, RBF Warns
A spike in global fuel prices could push Fiji’s inflation higher and slow growth in the near term, the central bank warns. Higher costs for transport, utilities and everyday goods may squeeze households and businesses, with tourism and the broader economy feeling the ripple effects.