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Kamikamica Warns iTaukei Reputation at Risk, Calls for On-Site Audits of Provincial Councils
A parliamentary review warns that the reputation of the iTaukei community could hang in the balance if provincial financial records and transparency aren’t tightened. The findings point to on-site audits and stronger governance as essential steps, with calls for sustained investment to drive credible, timely reporting across provincial councils.
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Fiji’s iTaukei Affairs seeks funding and VKB digitisation to safeguard culture and land records
Urgent reforms loom for the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs as it advances digital services, secures funding, and protects cultural heritage. The path to stronger governance and preserved identity now depends on new resources and closer collaboration with traditional leaders and communities.
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Fiji launches iTaukei Business Tool to empower indigenous entrepreneurs with language-specific support
Government-backed and culturally tuned, a new platform helps iTaukei entrepreneurs uncover growth opportunities through language-specific diagnostics and a regional network of mentors. The iTaukei Business Tool aims to connect small businesses with tailored guidance, training and financing—all designed to respect local language and business norms.
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Fiji launches Qele Maroroi Holdings to give iTaukei landowners direct equity in development projects starting April 1
A new vehicle is set to give iTaukei landowners a direct stake in development on their land, shifting them from passive leases to active partners. With an April 1 start on the horizon, many operational details remain to be announced.
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Opposition MP Demands Full Transparency in Fiji’s Constitutional Review, Urges Rural Outreach and Establishment of Landowning Community Trusts
Transparency takes center stage as Fiji’s constitutional review enters a new phase, with opposition leaders urging broad outreach beyond Suva to rural and maritime communities. The debate touches on land rights, development, and concerns about AI and online misinformation shaping democracy. As the government pledges a participatory, lawful process, the outcome could redefine who benefits…
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Fiji launches Qele Maroroi Holdings to give indigenous landowners direct stake in development projects
Fiji is launching a new vehicle to give indigenous landowners a direct stake in development on their land, signaling a shift from leases to equity participation. As operations begin, the how—governance, profits, and project choices—remains to be seen.