Viam Pillay
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Fiji sugar farmers accuse government and FSC of shortchanging cane payments for the 2025 season
Opposition MP Viam Pillay says cane farmers are being left out of pocket for the 2025 season, accusing the Government and FSC of failing to meet guaranteed payouts and leaving bonuses unpaid. He warns that farmers are bearing upfront costs while payments are delayed, adding to pressure on Fiji’s sugar industry.
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Fiji opposition slams government after 26-hour Ellington Jetty stand-off in Rakiraki leaves ferry passengers stranded
An episode at Ellington Jetty has sparked a sharp political clash over maritime rules and who holds the public interest in port access. Critics say a private vessel effectively hijacked a public wharf, leaving inter-island travelers stranded and prompting allegations of government inaction. As the debate unfolds, key questions linger about enforcement, safety, and accountability.
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Fiji sugar sector on edge as 1,000 cane leases set to expire by 2030, opposition warns
Fresh warnings about Fiji’s sugar sector point to a looming lease cliff. With more than 1,000 sugarcane leases due to expire by 2030, opposition MPs argue tenure insecurity risks deeper production declines and hurting farmers’ livelihoods, urging urgent, systemic support beyond mere assurances.