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Fiji Roads Authority underspends A$11.4m as material shortages, weather disruptions and staffing gaps delay capital works
An unexpected multi-million underspend on road projects is raising questions about delivery timelines. Supply shortages, severe weather, and staffing gaps are being cited as the main blockers,… read more
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Dakuni on Beqa Island breaks ground on new kindergarten and infant school to boost early education
Dakuni marks a turning point for Beqa Island as a village kindergarten and infant school begin to rise, supported by local partners. The new facilities promise safer,… read more
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Fiji Health Ministry debunks online claims about Valelevu Foot Clinic care, urges use of 157 helpline
Online rumours about patient care at Valelevu Foot Clinic have prompted a formal clarification from health officials, who insist a miscommunication fueled the misinformation. The statement defends… read more
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Fiji completes second beche-de-mer survey in northern Lau to establish stock baselines for sustainable harvesting
Beche-de-mer monitoring across Fiji’s northern Lau islands has wrapped up its second round, delivering key baseline data to guide sustainable harvesting and policy decisions. The fieldwork highlights… read more
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Fiji Urges Lawyers to Ramp Up Environmental Enforcement with New Penalties and Expanded Inspector Powers
Fiji is reshaping how environmental offences are enforced, introducing new powers and penalties to deter harm sooner. Lawyers and prosecutors are being urged to treat breaches with… read more
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Lautoka Rolls Out 32 Public Bins Across Marine Drive and Namoli to Boost Cleanliness and Safety
Public spaces in Lautoka are getting a fresh upgrade with new metal rubbish bins in busy areas, aimed at boosting cleanliness and safety. The move signals a… read more
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Fiji Extends Late-Night Access for Vuda Waste-to-Energy EIA During 21-Day Public Review
Public access to the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Vuda Waste to Energy project just got expanded, with evening viewing hours and a 21-day review window. A… read more
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Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens Day One Sets Four Women’s and Four U18-21 Semifinalists
Rain, relentless pace and a whirlwind day marked the opening of the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens. With 66 matches packed into one day, teams battled the… read more
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Labasa Airport Reopens After Six-Week World Bank–Funded Runway Upgrade
Labasa Airport gets a major runway upgrade, promising safer and more dependable flights for Vanua Levu’s northern gateway. With operations continuing from a temporary terminal during construction,… read more