Tag: safety
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Fiji Fuel Retailers Urge Public to Use Approved Petrol Containers as Staff Face Verbal Abuse
Operators say the confrontations are occurring mostly on the outskirts of towns and cities, where motorists bring plastic bottles, makeshift drums and other inappropriate vessels to… Read more
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Fiji Teachers Union calls for swift rollout of Educators Protection Policy and revival of the Education Bill
A Fiji teachers’ union is pressing for urgent Educator Protection Policy measures as safety concerns rise. With a ministerial meeting looming, they’re also seeking clarity on… Read more
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Labasa taxi drivers demand action as night-market vendors create sanitation and safety hazards
Labasa’s taxi stands are the focus of fresh tensions as drivers warn that night-market vendors selling kava and grog are bringing sanitation and safety concerns after… Read more
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Colo-i-Suva Forest Park Closes Temporarily as Heavy Rain Creates Hazardous Conditions
Colo-i-Suva Forest Park is closed as heavy rains persist, turning trails slick and waters unpredictable. Slippery paths, falling branches, and rising creeks create serious safety risks,… Read more
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Relocation funding shortfall stalls demolition of condemned PRB flats on Mead Road, Nabua
Seven condemned PRB blocks on Mead Road remain occupied as officials declare the residents squatters. With aging, unsafe structures and limited relocation funding, authorities warn that… Read more
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Fiji’s Civil Aviation Authority Flags Staffing Shortage as Growth Tests Its Safety Oversight
Parliamentary review lauds Fiji’s Civil Aviation Authority for solid safety oversight but warns that staffing shortages and funding pressures could curb its ability to meet a… Read more
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Fiji OHS conference calls for embedding psychosocial risk in governance and decision-making
Psychosocial risk management must be woven into governance and everyday decisions, not treated as an afterthought. A pragmatic push emphasizes early intervention, worker insight, and context-specific… Read more
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Coca-Cola Games 2026 Opens in Suva With Tightened Security, Vehicle Checks and 200+ Police Presence
Security takes center stage as the Coca-Cola Games kick off in Suva. A fortified police presence, new vehicle checks, and meticulous planning set the tone for… Read more
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Coke Games Safety Warning: Parents Urged to Vet Lodging as Suva Braces for Thousands of Students
Thousands head to Suva for the Coke Games as a fresh safety alert highlights off-field risks. Authorities urge vigilant supervision and careful planning of accommodations to… Read more
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Fiji Police Expand Safety Patrols to Team Lodgings for Crest Fiji Primary School Netball Tournament
Safety for young players at the Crest Fiji Primary School Netball Tournament is expanding beyond the courts, with police visiting team accommodations and coordinating with schools,… Read more