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Fiji Government Announces $9.2 Million Payout to End World’s Longest Miners’ Strike
The president of the Fiji Mine Workers union, Josefa Sadreu, jubilantly acknowledged the $9.2 million payout approved by the Coalition Government for the 368 Vatukoula Gold… Read more
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World’s Longest Strike Comes to End: Fiji Miners Receive $9.2M Settlement After 33-Year Battle
The 33-year long struggle of the Fiji Mine Workers Union has ended, according to union president Josefa Sadreu. Their 368 members suffered significant hardships, which previous… Read more
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Financial Struggles Lead to Family Breakups Among Striking Vatukoula Gold Mines Workers
The financial strain from workers’ strike at the Vatukoula gold mines has led to the breakup of several families. One of the impacted individuals is a… Read more
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“Vatukoula Gold Mine Workers Celebrate $9.2 Million Allocation After 33 Years of Struggle”
The hardships experienced by miners at Vatukoula Gold Mine and their families over the past 33 years are well-known, many of which involve living below the… Read more
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“Vatukoula Goldminers Union Members Receive $9.2 Million Allocation: Relief for Families of Former Miners”
The announcement of a $9.2 million allocation for the Vatukoula Goldminers union members brought emotional relief to Lusiana Guvanua, a resident of Qoma Village in Tailevu.… Read more
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Vatukoula Gold Mine Workers to Receive $9.2M Compensation After 30-Year Strike: Fiji Trade Union Congress Applauds Decision
The Fiji Trade Union Congress (FTUC) has expressed satisfaction with the final resolution of a dispute involving 368 Vatukoula Gold Mine workers. The miners, who have… Read more
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Transforming Agriculture: How Smart Farming Practices Promote Soil Health and Biodiversity in Fiji
Industrialization’s conventional farming methods have historically placed heavy burdens on the land, with efforts to yield more per hectare leading to soil degradation from the use… Read more
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Exploring the Concept of Beauty in the Miss Hibiscus Queen Contest
The recent announcement for participants in the Miss Hibiscus contest has triggered thoughts on the concept of beauty for retired teacher, Tessa Mackenzie. Not claiming any… Read more
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Mark One Apparel Factory Workers Strike Over Unfulfilled Pay Raise Promises in 1990 Suva Protest
On September 3, 1990, 75 employees of Mark One Apparel factory in Suva, Fiji commenced a strike in opposition to management’s unfulfilled promise of increased wages.… Read more
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Ministry of Health Seeks Funding to Update Outdated Acts, Targets New Financial Year for Review
Dr. Jemesa Tudravu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, highlighted the need for modernizing several outdated acts during the public submission of the Ministry… Read more