fiji
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Fiji Mining Hit by Land-Access Hurdles and High-Risk Exploration Ahead of Mining Act Review
Mining exploration in Fiji is a high‑risk, high‑cost endeavor, where millions can be spent with uncertain returns. Land access hurdles and limited local understanding of potential benefits are shaping a critical moment as regulators review key mining laws. Industry voices are calling for stronger community outreach to connect exploration with real local opportunities.
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Fiji Press Freedom Eroded by Post-Coup Era, TRC Expert Urges Reforms
An expert witness outlines how decades of upheaval, censorship, and financial pressure have hollowed Fiji’s mainstream media, eroding public trust and shaping today’s news landscape. With traditional outlets strained, alternative platforms surge—bringing new voices, but also questions about accuracy and accountability.
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Fiji Should Focus on Digital Literacy, Not Bans, Says IT Expert on Under-16 Social Media Use
Would banning under-16s from social media in Fiji really solve the problem, or would it miss the mark altogether? An IT expert argues that without stronger digital literacy and parental guidance, bans could backfire. The real fix may lie in conversations, school programs, and practical family rules.
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Fiji’s power secure as EFL flags fuel disruption risk and renewables reach half of generation
Fiji’s energy grid remains stable in the face of global tensions, as renewables expand and contingency plans are stepped up to keep power affordable and reliable.
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Fiji HIV Outbreak Escalates as Hidden Infections and Shared-Needle Transmission Prompt Urgent Action
Fiji faces a widening HIV threat driven by gaps in condom use, undiagnosed infections, and a troubling pattern of transmission in tight social networks. Experts warn that without rapid, targeted prevention and testing, the epidemic could surge beyond current estimates.
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Fiji’s South Sea Cruises debuts MV Yasawa Princess II in $15m luxury boost for Yasawa island tourism
Here are three short teaser options you can choose from: – Fiji’s Yasawa islands welcome a new luxury vessel, marking a bold push to upscale boutique cruising and community experiences in the archipelago. – A sleek new small‑ship cruiser arrives in Fiji, signaling a multi‑million‑dollar drive to elevate island stays, culture and inter‑island travel. -…
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Fiji seeks Australian private investment to become a Pacific hub for manufacturing and agri-tech
Fiji is positioning itself as a Pacific gateway for manufacturing, agri-tech, and port services, appealing to Australian private investment. An Adelaide forum outlined how a skilled workforce and strategic location could pair with practical pathways and cultural foundations to foster enduring partnerships across the region.
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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 urgency as coastal communities face erosion, pollution and climate-driven displacement. The reform hints at swifter, administrative remedies designed to protect ecosystems and people.
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Varun Phartyal Faces Junior Binnu Singh for Vacant PBCNZ South Pacific Super Bantamweight Title in Suva
Two regional titans collide in Suva as Varun Phartyal faces Fiji’s Junior Binnu Singh for the vacant PBCNZ South Pacific Super Bantamweight crown. With Phartyal’s cross‑ocean journey and Singh’s home support on the line, the 10‑round showdown promises speed, grit and intrigue. Who will seize the title and start a new chapter in Oceania boxing?
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Decade-Long Fiji Outreach: NZ Nurse Combines Water, Food Security and Skills Training
Decades of hands-on outreach in Fiji shaped a retired nurse’s view of health as a holistic journey—where community-built housing, steady water access, and practical skills meet attention to heart, mind, and spirit. Her story hints at a path to resilience that blends everyday trades with care for the soul.