Tag: local government
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Fiji local governments roll out debtor profiling and reduced interest to boost overdue rate recovery
Fiji’s towns are testing new tools to recover long-standing rate arrears. By profiling ratepayers to target delinquents and switching to a simpler, lower interest rate, councils… Read more
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Fiji forms inter-agency task force to phase taxi-base relocation to local councils
Fiji launches a multi-agency taskforce to steer the phased relocation of taxi bases, shifting responsibility to local councils while keeping the open pickup system in motion… Read more
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Fiji Shifts Drainage Upkeep Back to Municipalities, Urges Public to Change Waste Disposal Habits
Public cleanliness is stepping into the spotlight as Fiji tackles clogged drains and urban drainage woes. A policy shift signals greater local accountability and a potential… Read more
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Fiji Shifts Routine Municipal Services Back to Local Councils to Improve Accountability
Local councils could take charge of routine city services, from drains to streetlights, in a bid to boost accountability and speed up local fixes. As talks… Read more
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Lautoka Botanical Garden Welcomes Brew and Bites Café in $530K Public Space Project to Boost City Revenue
Lautoka’s Botanical Garden gets a new centerpiece with Brew and Bites Café, born from a four-year council-backed effort. The café aims to mix outdoor life with… Read more
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Fiji to Hold Local Government Elections This Year After Act Alignment with Electoral Act
Municipal elections are making a comeback, promising to hand local decision‑making back to communities. With reforms aligned to national standards and a joint rollout planned, a… Read more
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Fiji’s September local elections: first in 21 years, 141 councillors to be elected as youths urged to participate
Fiji’s local government elections return this September after 21 years, with a clear focus on energizing young voters. Ward-based councils promise a closer link to everyday… Read more