landowners
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Lauwaki villagers object to $1.4B waste-to-energy plant in Lautoka, citing lack of consultation
Tensions rise as Lauwaki landowners oppose a proposed $1.4 billion waste-to-energy plant, saying they were never consulted and urging government intervention. With the Environmental Impact Assessment underway and nearby tourism plans in play, the dispute could shape the project’s fate.
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Fiji mining reform: Vatukoula resident urges landowner consent and financial transparency
Stricter financial transparency and mandatory landowner involvement are at the heart of a growing debate over mining on native land. A Tavua public session heard a Vatukoula resident push for clearer payments and greater community say in exploration, hinting at reforms that could reshape who benefits from resources.
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Overwhelming majority of Fiji landowners push to reclaim mineral rights in Mining Act review
In Fiji, native landowners are pushing for a dramatic shift: minerals beneath their land should belong to them, not the State. With public consultations underway, the Mining Act review could redefine who controls exploration, licensing, and royalties—and what that means for communities and the economy.
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Sabeto landowners press for direct quarry licences as Fiji reviews Mining Act 1965
Landowners in Fiji’s Sabeto are pushing for the right to hold quarry licenses themselves, saying the current system mostly benefits contractors. The proposal highlights a broader debate over who controls land-based resources and the revenue they generate as Fiji reviews its Mining Act.
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Fiji Seeks Royalty Reform to Direct Mining Profits to iTaukei Landowning Units, Extend to Water Resources and Link to Global Prices
A Fiji landowner leader is urging a sweeping review of mining royalties to ensure payments flow to iTaukei landowning units and better reflect global market values. The proposal would expand coverage beyond current rules, potentially including water resources, and tie royalties to international prices as the review unfolds. Stakeholders say the outcome could reshape fair…
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Parliament Committee Flags $27.75M Unpaid iTaukei Land Rent, Calls for Digital Upgrades and Inter‑Ministerial Reform to Strengthen iTLTB
Parliamentary review flags significant rent arrears in iTaukei land management, threatening landowner incomes and the board’s ability to deliver services. The report also highlights housing development delays and calls for policy alignment and stronger digital tools to boost transparency and accountability.
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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.