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Fiji’s Meke Master Preserves Sacred Art by Teaching Without Fees
From a Fijian village, a master of meke reveals a vision that awakened his rare gift and sent him on a lifelong quest to keep the art… read more
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Fiji Police Clarify: Teachers Can Question Students Suspected of Offences and Must Report Details
New guidance to school leaders clarifies what teachers can do when they suspect a student is involved in illegal activity, emphasizing teachers as the frontline in spotting… read more
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Fiji village adopts lawa ni Qoibau restricting women’s kava drinking to restore family discipline
Traditional chiefs in Fiji’s Qoibau vanua unveil a new customary code aimed at restoring family discipline and community order. The lawa ni Qoibau covers drinking, noise, and… read more
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Barriers to Cancer Care Persist in Fiji’s North Despite Labasa Hospital Treatments
Despite available cancer care, women in Fiji’s Northern Division still face barriers like fear, information gaps, and financial constraints. An outreach initiative highlights how communities and partners… read more
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Fiji Seeks Royalty Reform to Direct Mining Profits to iTaukei Landowning Units, Extend to Water Resources and Link to Global Prices
A Fiji landowner leader is urging a sweeping review of mining royalties to ensure payments flow to iTaukei landowning units and better reflect global market values. The… read more
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Former Fiji PM Bainimarama and police chief Qiliho plead not guilty to inciting mutiny in Suva court
Former Fiji prime minister Bainimarama and a former police chief faced court on charges tied to alleged attempts to incite mutiny within the military. Both pleaded not… read more
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Fiji Outer Islands Face Fuel Access Crisis as Vessels Denied Fuel on Lau and Rotuma Routes
Fuel access for Fiji’s outer islands is under strain as a leading shipping firm reports repeated refusals to dispense fuel on recent remote routes. The move threatens… read more
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Fiji Eyes Modern Litter Sorting Facility in Western Division as iTLB Land Talks Advance
Plans for a state-of-the-art litter sorting facility in the Western Division are advancing, with a potential site between Lautoka and Ba under consideration. The project now hinges… read more
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NFP Pushes Formal Hindi and i‑Taukei in Fiji Primary Schools Up to Year 8, Rejects Fiji Hindi as Substitute
Fiji’s language policy is sparking a heated debate over whether formal Hindi and i‑Taukei should be compulsory in primary schools. A leading figure argues Fiji Hindi must… read more