Jone Usamate
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Fiji Opposition Pushes for a Formal National Fuel Strategy as Global Oil Markets Stay Volatile
Opposition Whip Jone Usamate warns that global fuel markets are growing more volatile and urges Fiji to adopt a clear national strategy for rising uncertainty. He reassures there’s currently no fuel shortage, but points to deeper questions about energy security and how price shifts might unfold in the months ahead.
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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 Approves FNU Amendment Bill 2026 as Opposition Questions Governance Shake-Up and FICAC Probe
Opposition MPs say recent changes to Fiji National University could be a political ploy to sidestep internal disputes and a lingering whistleblower case. With oversight moved to a new ministerial line, uncertainty grows over ongoing investigations and accountability at FNU.