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Fiji faces $20 million fuel-loss hit as Pacific pushes Australia-led switch to renewables
Fiji faces a sharp hit from volatile fuel prices, highlighting a broader regional energy crunch. A new push, The Great Power Shift, urges Australia to lead… Read more
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Fiji imposes immediate nationwide ban on drones around correctional facilities
Fiji imposes an immediate nationwide ban on drones near all correctional facilities, with officials warning of swift enforcement. The move signals a tougher security stance around… Read more
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Fiji pushes civilian-first West Papua approach, urging quiet, sovereignty-respecting diplomacy with Indonesia
A quiet recalibration is reshaping West Papua discussions in the Pacific, putting civilian wellbeing and sovereignty at the center. The path favors discreet, government-to-government engagement with… Read more
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Suva CBD Sees Fewer Street Dwellers as Joint Task Force Crackdown Takes Effect
Suva’s CBD is noticeably quieter as a joint security operation reshapes where people gather. Guards report fewer street dwellers and loiterers, with activity seemingly shifting to… Read more
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Fiji union pushes six-foot expansion of land rights to include minerals in constitution
Fiji’s Fijian Teachers Association is urging a constitutional tweak to broaden land ownership beneath the surface—from three feet to six—and to explicitly include minerals. The proposal… Read more
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Fiji Crown Land Lease System Audit Finds Governance Gaps, Security Risks and Urgent Digitisation
A sweeping audit flags serious vulnerabilities in Fiji’s Crown Land Lease System, hinting at governance gaps, security risks, and fragmented processes. As digitisation, staffing and internal… Read more
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Nausori International Airport Breaks Ground on Major Upgrade to Modernize Fiji’s Eastern Gateway
Groundbreaking marks the start of a major upgrade for Nausori International Airport, promising a modern, more efficient gateway for Suva and eastern Viti Levu. The project… Read more
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Fiji Minister Lynda Tabuya Undergoes Voluntary Drug Test in Parliament to Set Standard for Public Officials
Public officials set a bold example in the fight against drugs as a minister voluntarily takes a drug test in Parliament. A spotlight on transparency, leadership,… Read more
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Fiji Parliament Approves 20% Pay Cut for PM, Cabinet Ministers, Opposition Leader and MPs
Parliament approves a 20% pay cut for Fiji’s Prime Minister, ministers, and MPs as a test of fiscal discipline and shared sacrifice. Supporters hail leadership by… Read more
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Fiji climbs to 24th in RSF World Press Freedom Index 2026 amid lingering legal and social tensions
Fiji makes a striking leap in the latest global press-freedom rankings, with notable gains in safety and political openness. Yet behind the upward movement lie legal… Read more