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Fiji to tighten security after two armouries break-ins; live mortar found, but no weapons missing
Security at Fiji’s military armouries is being tightened after two alleged break-ins this week. Officials say no weapons were missing, though a live mortar round was found, prompting a full security review as investigations continue.
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Fiji Shifts Routine Municipal Services Back to Local Councils to Improve Accountability
Local councils could take charge of routine city services, from drains to streetlights, in a bid to boost accountability and speed up local fixes. As talks continue and funding moves in, the change could reshape how residents experience everyday services.
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Fiji urged to close removal-law gaps that could make it a safe haven for Interpol-listed suspects
Fiji weighs tightening its removal rules amid warnings that gaps could let people with international warrants linger. A constitutional review hearing spotlighted the push to balance national security with due process in immigration enforcement.
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Former Fiji FICAC chief seeks nullification of COI report over due‑process and bias claims
Former Fiji anti-corruption chief Barbara Malimali argues she was denied natural justice and that the COI report damaging her reputation should be voided. As fresh submissions unfold, the case tests issues of bias, scope, and potential remedies in the ongoing judicial review.
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Fiji Seeks Clearer Laws as Asylum Seeker Processing Strains Border System
Fiji’s border controls are grappling with increasingly complex asylum cases, testing the balance between international obligations and local resources. Officials hint that clearer laws and stronger procedures may be needed to guide how asylum seekers are received and processed.
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Eagles for Ears Charity Golf Tournament at Denarau Supports Fiji’s Gospel School of the Deaf
Charity golfers tee off in Nadi to back the Gospel School of the Deaf, as new figures spotlight the education gaps facing Fiji’s children with disabilities.
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New Caledonia municipal elections spark voter-access concerns as Nouméa slashes polling stations
New Caledonia’s municipal vote has sparked fresh concerns about who gets to participate as Nouméa centralizes polling sites. Civic leaders warn the shift could marginalize Indigenous Kanak communities, youth, and working-class residents, widening the urban‑rural gap in representation.
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Wind-assisted Vessels Could Slash Pacific Island Shipping Costs and Emissions, Experts Say
Pacific Island shipping stands at a crossroads: aging fleets and rising fuel costs threaten to leave remote communities cut off. Wind‑assisted propulsion offers a practical near‑term path to lower costs and emissions, but turning promise into reality requires tailored funding, regional innovation, and stronger local capacity. The challenge is as much financial and institutional as…
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Pacific shipping lifeline at risk as wind-powered decarbonisation push gains momentum
Pacific shipping — the region’s lifeline — is under pressure from aging fleets and rising fuel costs, fueling delays and vulnerabilities. Experts point to a rapid shift to low‑carbon options, including wind‑assisted propulsion, to cut fuel use and boost resilience. A broader look at health, governance and climate priorities shows how risk and opportunity intersect…
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Pacific Turns to Wind‑Assisted Shipping to Cut Costs and Boost Resilience
Pacific leaders warn of converging crises—from fragile shipping and rising fuel costs to health and security pressures. Yet experts point to practical fixes like wind-assisted ships and smarter development finance that could shore up island communities, if action follows.