Tag: protest
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Israel opens embassy in Suva as Fiji’s Rabuka defends diplomacy amid protests
Sa’ar downplayed the disruption, calling the turnout “not so many’’ and saying he did not know how many people were involved. Read more
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Fiji union women press ahead with Suva protest over bus fare hikes despite Sukuna Park by-law and permit denial
Controversy brews in Suva as a planned protest by the women’s wing of Fiji’s trade unions confront park restrictions and permission hurdles. With bus fare increases… Read more
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Vuda Saweni landowners oppose $1.4B waste-to-energy plant, hand letter to Fiji PM Rabuka
Vuda and Saweni landowners are stepping up opposition to a proposed waste-to-energy plant, submitting a formal challenge to top government authorities. The move spotlights concerns over… Read more
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Zero Waste Aotearoa urges NZ to block Fiji waste incinerator plan
Environmentalists warn a proposed Fiji waste incinerator could push pollution and climate costs across the Pacific onto a culturally sensitive coastline. Planned protests in Wellington and… Read more
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Vanuatu cost-of-living protest postponed to April 21 due to parade permit delay
Vanuatu’s peaceful march highlighting rising living costs has been postponed to April 21 while organisers finalize permits and preparations. Led by Vanuatu Young Women for Change,… Read more