rural development
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Fiji opens $50 million Naseyani Water Bottling Plant in Ra, boosting exports and local jobs
A $50 million water bottling plant in Naseyani is pitched as a new development model—private investment partnering with landowners to boost rural growth and Fiji’s export potential. With construction underway and local jobs on the horizon, the project signals a fresh path for Ra and its communities.
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Fiji Parliament Panel Urges Digital Upgrade and Clearer Metrics for iTaukei Affairs
A parliamentary review flags notable progress in Fiji’s iTaukei Affairs Ministry, alongside persistent gaps in reporting, customary-title resolution, and rural development planning. It calls for financial flexibility and digital upgrades to turn policy goals into lasting community impact.
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Gau villagers back government for three terms, citing roads, solar freezers and boreholes in Fiji’s rural development push
Gau’s villages are sending a clear message: continued leadership is delivering tangible gains on the ground—from roads and solar freezers to boreholes. With new plans for rural policy, a local shipbuilding facility, and expanded training, the future looks more connected and resilient.
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Fiji Rolls Out Climate-Smart Farming and Protected Agriculture to Boost Rural Incomes
Fiji’s agriculture ministry unveils a practical, growth-driven push to modernise farming and lift rural incomes, with a new focus on climate-smart practices and crop diversification beyond sugar. From compost and resilient seeds to drone monitoring and better market access, the plan aims to turn policy into real gains for farmers. How these measures unfold—funding, infrastructure…