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Fiji sugar farmers face cash crisis as May payment looms, opposition says government is sidelining growers
Tensions flare in Fiji’s sugar belt as farmers brace for weeks of uncertain cash flow with a crucial payment still outstanding. Opposition critics accuse the government of… read more
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First Midden Island Found in Fiji Reveals Shellfish-Centered Coastal Lifeways in the Pacific
Off the north coast of Vanua Levu, a shell-dominated island may be Fiji’s first midden island and a landmark in the South Pacific. New fieldwork points to… read more
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ADB Warns Middle East Conflict Could Slow Pacific Growth and Lift Inflation, with Fiji Facing Higher Fuel Costs
An ADB assessment warns that the Middle East conflict could ripple through Fiji and the wider Pacific, slowing growth while lifting inflation as fuel and shipping costs… read more
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Fiji JSC Delays FICAC Appointment Recommendation Pending Court of Appeal and Justice Bull Rulings
The Judicial Services Commission is bracing for multiple court outcomes in the FICAC leadership saga and will defer final recommendations until the judiciary rules. Contingency plans are… read more
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Bold & Beautiful Cosmetics Fiji targets Nadi and Lautoka with new outlets amid western expansion
Bold & Beautiful Cosmetics Fiji signals a measured push beyond its central footprint, eyeing new outlets in Nadi and Lautoka before year-end. The Suva-based retailer emphasizes genuine… read more
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Fiji GCC pushes constitutional overhaul to reserve Fijian for iTaukei and restore chiefs’ role in state
Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs has filed a sweeping plan to redefine identity, governance and rights in the constitutional review. The proposals touch on who is called… read more
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Fiji Won’t Fast-Track Vuda-Saweni Waste-to-Energy Plan; EIA and Public Consultations Needed Before Cabinet Decision
Fiji’s government won’t rubber-stamp the controversial Vuda-Saweni waste-to-energy plan. The project is now subject to rigorous due diligence—legal, environmental and community scrutiny—with an ongoing environmental impact assessment… read more
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KPMG Fiji promotes two senior staff to partner, expanding South Pacific leadership and Western Division footprint
Two senior leaders at KPMG Fiji have been elevated to partnership, signaling a major expansion of the firm’s leadership and regional footprint. The move aims to bolster… read more
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Fiji sugar cane farmers to receive $10.91 per tonne third payment, payout set for April 20, 2026
A government-backed top-up lifts the third cane payment, bringing relief to many Fiji sugarcane growers as the April disbursement looms. But even as some hail the aid,… read more