Tag: State of Emergency
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Fiji Police Bill 2026 Confirms Commissioner’s Command During States of Emergency
The Bill also empowers the minister responsible for policing to make regulations to support the operation of the Act during a state of emergency, but with… Read more
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Tuvalu declares state of emergency as fuel shortages force Fiji Airways to carry extra return fuel on Funafuti flights, shrinking seats
Tuvalu’s State of Emergency over fuel shortages is triggering travel disruptions across the Pacific. Fiji Airways warns that flights to Funafuti could see seating changes and… Read more
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FHTA Warns Fiji Against State of Emergency Over Drug Crisis, Urges Measured Action to Protect Tourism
Fiji faces a delicate balance as it tackles a rising drug crisis. A tourism industry warning argues that a state of emergency could spark lasting damage… Read more
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Fiji rules out State of Emergency after NSC briefing; prioritizes fuel security and national readiness
Fiji’s top security council has ruled out a State of Emergency and urged calm. A wide‑ranging review touched on fuel stocks, economic resilience, and essential services,… Read more
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Fiji: Economist Warns State of Emergency Could Trigger Travel Advisories, Undermine Tourism Recovery
An economist warns that a Fiji State of Emergency could ripple far beyond security, threatening tourism and livelihoods. Perceptions abroad, he says, can quickly sap visitor… Read more
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Fiji: Any State of Emergency Must Be a Last-Resort, Time-Bound, Rights-Respecting Measure, Warns Human Rights Commission
Any move to declare a State of Emergency in Fiji must be a last resort—temporary and backed by clear, credible evidence—warns the national human rights watchdog.… Read more
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Fiji’s Human Rights Commission warns against rushed emergency powers for drug crackdown, urges constitutional safeguards and independent oversight
Rights watchdog cautions against rushing to declare a State of Emergency over Fiji’s escalating drug issue, warning that extraordinary powers must not erode constitutional or human… Read more