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Fiji to Establish Independent National Digital ID Authority with Government Funding as ADB Finances Consultation
Fiji is moving to create an independent National Digital ID Authority to oversee the rollout of a nationwide digital identity system. Funded by the government but led separately, the plan promises greater accessibility and security—especially for remote communities—even as key details are kept under wraps. As officials push the rollout forward, questions remain about timing,…
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Global oil spike pushes Fiji fuel prices higher amid uncertain May–June outlook
Fiji’s fuel supply remains steady, but a sharp global price surge is lifting local pump costs. Officials say the current spike reflects future import prices amid international tensions, with volatility expected to continue in the coming months.
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Fiji braces for higher fuel prices as global oil surge drives up replacement costs
Global oil prices are climbing, and Fiji’s upcoming fuel shipments are expected to be more expensive—even with stable local supplies. Officials stress this is a price issue tied to international markets, not a domestic shortage.
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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.