Lautoka
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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 High Court dismisses $7 billion COVID-19 cure patent claim against the State
An ambitious bid to secure damages over a blood-based COVID-19 cure was rejected by a high court, which upheld an earlier strike-out and closed the door on the case. The ruling highlights the legal boundaries of patent claims when dealing with naturally occurring material.
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Breakthrough Westfield Unveils Faith-Driven Rugby Kit as Lautoka Prepares for Super 16 Premier Division
New kit, big ambitions: Breakthrough Westfield unveils a jersey bearing a humble message as Lautoka gears up for a pivotal season in the Super 16 Premier Division. Backed by Genesis Investment and ABL Designs, the launch highlights a strengthening player pathway already elevating talents toward national honours. A grassroots story of faith, growth, and competitive…
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Fiji rolls out base-and-stand taxi framework, impacting about 1,500 open-base drivers
Fresh taxi rules could redraw the map for Fiji’s open-base drivers, affecting about 1,500 operators as bases and stands are reassigned. With space tight in Lautoka and Nadi, independent drivers warn the shift may squeeze livelihoods and shift control toward larger operators, even as a gradual transition unfolds through 2027.
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Lautoka taxi drivers warn fuel shortage could cripple public transport and school commutes
Lautoka taxi operators warn that dwindling fuel levels could hit public transport and school commutes. With uncertain stock levels and conflicting assurances on reserves, drivers are calling for urgent clarity and action to prevent wider disruption.
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FRU lodges 60-acre Lautoka rugby precinct plan with training hub, hotel and museum
Fiji rugby is taking a bold step toward a permanent home in Lautoka, with plans for a multi-facility precinct that could include elite training, an entertainment hub, and a rugby heritage museum. It’s pitched as a landmark move that could redefine the sport’s future in Fiji.
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106 St Thomas Primary School prefects inducted in Lautoka as leaders vow to serve
106 new prefects at St Thomas Primary step into leadership, guided by a powerful call to serve and daily responsibility. A year of character, respect, and community in action awaits.