Shania Shayal Prasad 
Landowners must not be left behind in Fiji’s growth, says Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo.
He said land was more than a resource, it is the heart of identity and opportunity for those who own it.
$1.4 million has been set aside in the 2025–2026 budget to survey mahogany plantations and government assets on iTaukei land.
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Vosarogo states this is key to registering leases and making sure landowners benefit from development.
Currently, $8.8 million is paid each year through lease deals.
The Ministry has been given $40.6 million to secure land rights and support economic strength in landowning communities.
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