infrastructure
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Lautoka Port Opens Container Yard 4 to Boost Capacity for Forecast Cargo Growth and Regional Trade
New container yard at Lautoka Port signals a major step in Fiji’s port modernization. The upgrade targets faster operations and greater capacity, positioning the gateway for growing cargo, tourism and regional trade across the Pacific.
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Fiji Public Works Flags Bottlenecks, Pushes Legislative Reform and Partnerships to Accelerate Infrastructure
Here are three short teaser excerpts you can use: – Fiji’s infrastructure push is facing bottlenecks—skills shortages, rising freight costs, and distant island logistics. Officials point to reforms and stronger partnerships to keep projects on track. – As Fiji advances roads, bridges, and ports, procurement delays and budget pressures threaten timelines. The Public Works Ministry…
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Fiji’s Prasad Defends Budget Borrowing and Tax Reforms for Infrastructure and Growth
Parliament sparks a heated debate over Fiji’s borrowing and tax reforms as a senior government MP defends the coalition’s economic strategy. He argues the measures funded expanded social welfare and vital infrastructure, laying the groundwork for longer-term growth. The exchange also tackles debt levels, development timelines, and Fiji’s path toward Vision 2050.
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World Bank Unveils Pacific Small States Strategy to Safeguard Jobs Through Regional Banking, Payments and Private Sector Finance
After the shocks that hit Pacific economies, a bold regional plan aims to lock in jobs and keep essential services flowing. Six focus areas—health, connectivity, energy, resilient infrastructure, fiscal resilience, and small-business support—are paired with new regional banking and payments arrangements to weather future crises and sustain private-sector-led growth.
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Gau villagers back government for three terms, citing roads, solar freezers and boreholes in Fiji’s rural development push
Gau’s villages are sending a clear message: continued leadership is delivering tangible gains on the ground—from roads and solar freezers to boreholes. With new plans for rural policy, a local shipbuilding facility, and expanded training, the future looks more connected and resilient.
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Labasa to get climate-resilient bridge upgrade funded by ADB and World Bank
Labasa’s aging bridge is getting a major upgrade designed to withstand floods and future sea‑level rise. Backed by international lenders, the higher, climate‑resilient crossing promises smoother traffic and broader development for Fiji’s Northern Division — with careful planning to keep services moving as works unfold.
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Fiji expands water network with 3,000+ connections and 33km of pipeline, boosting supply for about 47,000 people
Fiji’s ambitious water infrastructure push is expanding connections, upgrading treatment, and extending pipelines to reach more communities. Officials say the upgrades will boost reliability and resilience to extreme weather, with thousands already benefiting and more improvements on the way.
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Fiji defends borrowing to fund social welfare and infrastructure amid growth
Parliamentary clashes flare as a senior minister defends the coalition’s fiscal path, arguing that borrowing and tax reforms funded social programs and vital infrastructure. With growth underway and debt near 80% of GDP, supporters point to Vision 2050 and the National Development Plan as the guiding path—while critics push for closer scrutiny of the costs.
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Fiji Pushes Procurement Reforms as Skills Shortages and Freight Costs Delay Infrastructure Projects
Fiji’s ambitious infrastructure drive is navigating budget pressures, a shortage of specialized expertise, and global shipping delays that hit outer-island projects. Officials outline a reform roadmap—reworking procurement, financing, and inter-agency coordination to keep programs moving.
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237-Metre Seal Completed on Kings Road at Naria in Rakiraki During Ongoing Maintenance Phase
Major road upgrades are underway on Kings Road at Naria, Rakiraki, as crews undertake a rip-and-remake programme to repair damaged sections. Sealing and reinstatement work are in progress, with intermittent lane restrictions and changed traffic patterns as upgrades continue. The project aims to improve surface quality, extend pavement life and enhance safety for residents and…