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Yasawa Islands to start 50/50 joint-ownership resort with 38 villas in Fiji
A bold joint-ownership plan in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands pairs local landowners with private investors for a new era of community-led tourism. By blending customary land, existing facilities, and fresh capital, the project unlocks a 38-villa expansion with profits split 50/50 and governance led by chiefs and village elders. Construction begins in December, promising a model…
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Fiji Fast-Tracks Replacements for Ageing River Crossings After Tropical Cyclone Vaianu
Fiji is shifting from quick repairs to a broader renewal of river crossings damaged by Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. The plan prioritizes aging bridges, reinforced approaches, and faster funding to curb future washouts and restore road reliability ahead of the next storm.
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Kalaveti Ravu to Run Again in Lomaiviti After DPP Closes Legal Case
After a protracted legal saga, a former fisheries minister says he will stand again in the next general election, insisting the matter is now closed. He pledges renewed dedication to Lomaiviti’s people and a steady, results-focused campaign as the race heats up.
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New Biography Chronicles Fiji’s Early Photographer Leslie Norman Anderson and His Levuka Years (1901–1911)
A fresh family biography uncovers the decade that shaped Fiji’s earliest photographer, tracing a young Australian’s leap to Levuka and his ten years of belonging, work, and quiet influence. The harbour town becomes a hinge between past and future, hinting at a broader family history waiting to unfold.
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Prasad Urges Calm as Fiji Debates Fijian Identity in Constitution Review
As Fiji gears up for Constitution Review hearings, a senior figure warns against turning nationality into a political tool. The debate over who qualifies as a “Fijian” tests national unity and calls for calm, inclusive dialogue rather than divisive rhetoric.
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Jone Vakarisi’s sentence review adjourned to April 20 before Chief Justice Salesi Temo in Suva High Court
Jone Vakarisi’s sentence review has been adjourned to April 20 before Chief Justice Salesi Temo. The High Court will decide whether the original suspended term should stay, be reduced, or be altered, as the case heads toward a new determination.
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Fiji Employment Relations Amendment Bill Faces Pushback as Lawyer Warns It Could Hinder Hiring, Deter Investment and Limit Individual Negotiation Rights
A senior Fiji lawyer warns that the proposed Employment Relations Amendment Bill could chill hiring, deter investment, and curb how workers negotiate terms. As Parliament weighs the draft, the debate shifts from rhetoric to the real-world impact on employers, workers, and the economy.
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Fiji High Court weighs natural justice in COI report on FICAC as critics challenge publication process
Fresh legal arguments have emerged in Fiji’s High Court over whether those criticised in the Commission of Inquiry into FICAC were warned before the report’s publication. The weekend hearings edge into questions of natural justice, bias, and the limits of inquiry procedures as the case unfolds. A ruling is still awaited.
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Final Preparations for Fiji’s State Funeral of Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Blending iTaukei Rites with Military Honours
Fiji moves toward a ceremonial farewell for former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, blending iTaukei rites with full military honours. The final arrangements unfold across Suva and Bau Island, signaling a nationwide tribute to a long-serving leader.
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Pacific in Crisis: Shipping Lifeline Under Strain as Climate, Security and Health Pressures Escalate
Fresh Pacific developments are highlighting mounting challenges across shipping, security, climate and health. As governments push urgent responses—from fuel resilience and safer transport to climate adaptation and health-system stress—the region stands at a crossroads that could redefine its future.