Tag: landowners
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$1.4B Fiji Waste-to-Energy Project Divides Vanua o Vuda as Public Consultations Continue
– Tensions flare as a $1.4 billion waste-to-energy project divides Vanua o Vuda landowners, with debates over land status and who benefits shaping ongoing consultations. -… Read more
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Vaturu landowners collect $529,118 royalty in fifth payout under Mining Lease 62 from Lion One
A six-figure royalty payment to Vaturu landowners under Mining Lease 62 underscores ongoing collaboration between government, the mining company and customary landholders as discussions around fair… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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.… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more