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New Biography Chronicles Fiji’s Early Photographer Leslie Norman Anderson and His Levuka Years (1901–1911)
A fresh family biography uncovers the decade that shaped Fiji’s earliest photographer, tracing a young Australian’s leap to Levuka and his ten years of belonging, work, and quiet influence. The harbour town becomes a hinge between past and future, hinting at a broader family history waiting to unfold.
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Nakasi Youth Volleyball Tourney Kicks Off at Qeledamu Court, Urges Upgraded Facility
Nakasi’s grassroots volleyball got a big boost as a one-day tournament brought together local teams for on-court action plus life-skills sessions. Organisers say the event helps build momentum ahead of a June competition and highlights the push to upgrade the Qeledamu facility. A snapshot of a community rallying around sport and youth development.
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Vuda Committee Clarifies Advisory Role in $1.4B Waste-to-Energy Project Amid Ongoing Consultations
The Vuda Resources Development Committee offers a cautious update on a proposed $1.4 billion waste-to-energy project. It stresses its advisory role, says no decision has been made yet, and highlights ongoing consultations with traditional custodians, ministries, and independent experts. The emphasis is on due process, diligence, and safeguarding community interests.
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Permal Naicker’s Sigatoka Valley Farm: From Modest Beginnings to Regular Market Supplier, Urges Irrigation Support
From a modest Sigatoka Valley plot to a thriving family farm, this profile reveals how discipline and smart reinvestment turned hands-on farming into a steady supplier for urban markets—and how droughts and water security continually shape the harvest.
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Navua Residents Demand Transparent Development Plan and Urgent Upgrades Ahead of Town Status Declaration
Navua is pushing for a transparent road map before formal town status is granted. Residents want concrete plans for roads, lighting, parking, parks, sports facilities and health services—with clear timelines and funding to ensure real improvements on the ground.
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Navua Hospital water project stalls as Worthy Works Fiji volunteers clash with board of visitors
A fresh dispute over Navua Hospital’s water shortage is shaping up as the latest obstacle to relief. A local volunteer group says it’s ready to help with tanks and pumps, while the hospital board insists the project will move forward on its own with government resources already on site. With timelines unclear and patients feeling…
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Ema Naqele: Fiji’s Veteran Pandanus Weaver Keeping Family and Culture Alive
In a Fijian village, a veteran weaver keeps tradition alive by turning pandanus into livelihood and everyday life. Ema Naqele’s decades of skill weave family needs, community service, and a thriving craft into one resilient story.
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Rabuka Urges Fiji’s Youth to Lead as TISI Sangam Celebrates 100-Year Milestone
Fiji’s TISI Sangam marks a century of service that goes beyond classrooms and buildings, touching communities through resilience and care. The centenary rally underscored the role of youth and graduates in leading with education and unity. Looking ahead, the celebration invites everyone to build bridges across generations and move Fiji forward together.
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Vuda–Saweni Residents Unveil Billboard to Oppose Naikorokoro Point Waste-to-Energy Plant
A bold new billboard in the Vuda–Saweni corridor signals rising local opposition to a planned waste-to-energy facility at Naikorokoro Point. Described as a symbol of community unity, the sign marks another chapter in a growing public debate over the project.
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Legacy of Girmitiya Resilience: TISI Sangam Fiji Leader Traces Nasinu School Growth and Nadawa Land Milestone
Tracing a lifetime of service rooted in the Girmitiya legacy, a longtime Fiji leader recalls grassroots work—from schools and temples to cultural renewal—and shares a vision for the Sanatan Dharam community’s enduring future.