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Fiji PM Rabuka: Rebuilding Trust Between Citizens and State Key to Resilience at Suva Conference
Fiji faces a rising trust gap between citizens and state institutions, a challenge to social and political resilience. At a national cohesion conference, leaders discuss rebuilding confidence through transparent, inclusive governance—and turning dialogue into durable reforms.
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Fiji aims to push constitutional reform and electoral-law changes before the election with broad grassroots outreach
With the election looming, officials say the constitutional review will be delivered before polling day, along with amendments to referendum and electoral laws. Public consultations are being expanded to grassroots communities to shape the reforms. The move underscores the high-stakes nature of the changes and the government’s renewed push to deliver.
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Fiji returns NG2 land to Mataqali Nadala after more than a century
Centuries in the making, Mataqali Nadala regains formal title to ancestral land, marking a pivotal moment in land justice and stewardship. The community now considers sustainable, forward-looking uses that honor heritage and benefit future generations.
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Fiji High Court hears GTB never received two health-tender files in abuse-of-office case
Fresh testimony questions how two health-sector tenders were handled, with a former GTB secretary saying the board never received the papers. The claim adds a new twist to a high-profile abuse-of-office case, as prosecutors scrutinize whether formal safeguards were bypassed in the procurement process.
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Fiji to digitize records after Auditor-General flags $28.5 million unverifiable payments at Ministry for Women
An audit flagged a backlog of paperwork at the Ministry for Women, leaving millions in payments without verifiable records. The ministry is moving rapidly to digital systems to restore accuracy and transparency.
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Fiji appoints Fuel Controller to streamline national fuel response as supplies stay stable amid Middle East tensions
Fiji tightens fuel oversight with a new national Fuel Controller and a dedicated advisory committee, aiming to keep supplies steady amid shifting global energy markets. Officials say stock levels are stable for now as authorities monitor prices and the economy.
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Fiji revives Tourism Action Group as tourism accounts for more than 40 per cent of GDP
Tourism now accounts for more than 40% of GDP, and a crisis-focused plan is being rolled out to safeguard the sector’s foreign-exchange lifeline. In the coming weeks, a tighter, coordinated push could reshape Fiji’s path to economic recovery.
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UK backs Fiji’s push to overhaul government communications with gold-standard guidebook
Fiji is rolling out a cross‑government overhaul of how information is shared, a move framed as essential for public safety and democratic resilience. A new “gold standard” guidebook and tighter coordination across ministries aim to deliver clearer, more reliable messaging—countering misinformation before it takes hold. Backed by international partners, the initiative signals a turning point…
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Chaudhry Accuses Fiji Government of Using New Communications Drive to Sway Voters, Warns of Tougher Social Media Rules
Fiji’s looming general election has critics warning that a new government communications push is more about shaping narratives than informing citizens. They fear the move could usher in tougher social media rules and compromise media independence, even as officials pledge openness.
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Fiji Taxi Permit Lift Sparks Debt Risks, Industry Urges Audit and Phased Rollout
Fiji’s taxi industry braces for change as the permit freeze is lifted, risking a surge in vehicles on the road. Operators warn that new permits could saddle drivers with heavy debt and dent current earnings, calling for quick audits and staged expansion with training.