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Fiji boosts fuel security with central fuel controller and new energy oversight bodies to safeguard essential services
Fiji is strengthening its fuel security with a centralized control framework and new advisory bodies amid volatile global energy markets. The plan targets safeguarding essential services by prioritizing fuel for hospitals, emergency responders, and critical infrastructure, with ongoing stock monitoring.
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Fiji Shifts from BOT to BOO, Granting Provincial Councils Long‑Term Ownership of Government Properties
Cabinet backs a major shift: ownership of government-leased properties would stay with provincial councils under a Build, Operate and Own model. The move aims to align rents with market values and strengthen long-term assets while keeping public services housed in the same buildings.
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Fiji establishes Fuel Advisory Committee to monitor stock levels and deter shortages amid global fuel volatility
Fiji has formed a cross-sector Fuel Advisory Committee to monitor stock levels and coordinate a proactive response to potential shortages. Officials describe the measure as precautionary, aimed at preventing panic buying, protecting essential services, and strengthening contingency planning as strategic reserves and incoming shipments bolster fuel security.
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Suspect Detained After Suspicious Activity at Suva Government Buildings
Security responders acted swiftly after a person exhibited suspicious behavior at Suva’s Government Buildings. Normal operations continued, but authorities are keeping details tight as they review the incident.
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Fiji Waste Crisis: PRF Urges Government to Turn Policy Promises Into Real Action
Promises on Fiji’s waste management meet hard realities as leaders are urged to bridge policy and practice. A coordinated push—from government to grassroots recyclers—proposes a practical path with a one-year feasibility plan, aiming to turn green ambitions into real opportunities. The goal: inclusive jobs, environmental resilience and solid, measurable action.
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Fiji awaits cargo details as fuel tanker arrives amid shortages
A fuel tanker arrived in Fiji, offering hope of relief from shortages. But key details—what it carries and who gets it—remain unclear, keeping pumps and anxious motorists in suspense while officials weigh how quickly replenishment can unfold.
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Fiji MPs warn funding gaps threaten iTaukei heritage ministry amid VKB digitisation drive
Parliamentary scrutiny warns that critical funding gaps could undermine Fiji’s iTaukei heritage protection and community services. While digitisation of key records and expanded overseas registrations show progress, stronger investment and clearer governance are deemed essential for the culture’s future. The review also flags gaps in rural development and governance reforms that demand concrete funding commitments.
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Fiji reassures fuel stocks sufficient for months as Cabinet plans contingency measures
Fiji says there’s enough fuel to meet demand for the coming months, but authorities are stepping up contingency planning as global tensions threaten supply chains. With Cabinet preparing longer-term measures, officials urge calm, transparent information sharing and warn against panic buying.
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Footpaths and Flowers: Usamate Mocks Cabinet Seats Amid FijiFirst Defections in Parliament
Opposition MP Jone Usamate sparked laughter in Parliament with a sharp jab about a mythical “Minister for footpaths and flowers” as he challenged shifting loyalties and possible defections. Behind the banter, the debate hints at deeper tensions shaping Fiji’s political landscape.
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Fiji Parliament Delays Withdrawal of Key Transparency Bills as Government Describes Them as a Work in Progress
The government’s plan to withdraw three high-profile transparency bills stalled in Parliament, with officials calling the measures a work in progress. As ministries coordinate and debates continue, the fate of these key accountability reforms remains uncertain.