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Alternate cane style spotted

A recent field visit to Rakiraki by Permanent Secretary for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Dr. Vinesh Kumar, revealed an unconventional cane harvesting method being used by a group of Bangladeshi workers.

July 21, 2025 7:03 am
 

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Lab to strengthen border security

Fiji’s border security is set to be significantly boosted with the establishment of a dedicated Document Forensic Laboratory within the Immigration Department.

July 21, 2025 6:37 am
 

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Push for labour mobility and health-trade links

Pacific Trade Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, prioritising stronger regional coordination to boost trade, mobility, and health outcomes.

July 21, 2025 6:26 am
 

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Moturiki people still waiting for water relief

The people of Moturiki Island in the Lomaiviti Group say they continue to be overlooked as water issues on the island remain unresolved.

July 20, 2025 4:50 pm
 

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Seruiratu supports FNPF law reforms

Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu supported the proposed changes to the Fiji National Provident Fund rules which have attracted attention from both lawmakers and fund members, with promises of increased flexibility, enhanced worker protection during tough economic times, and a call for ongoing accountability by the fund’s management.

July 20, 2025 4:40 pm
 

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Ministers back kava protections

Pacific Trade Ministers have welcomed the draft Kava Declaration, marking a significant step toward safeguarding kava’s cultural and economic importance across the region.

July 20, 2025 4:30 pm
 

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Budget system overhaul underway

After years of relying heavily on Excel spreadsheets and manual data entry, the government is making a significant leap towards modernizing its public finance management.

July 20, 2025 4:05 pm
 

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Drugs remain key focus at Duavata Crime Prevention Carnival

The impacts of drugs will remain the core theme of this year’s Duavata Northern Crime Prevention Carnival at Subrail Park in Labasa.

July 20, 2025 12:35 pm
 

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Vehicle tracking system to be revived

Plans are in place to modernize how government fleet vehicles are managed, with a dormant tracking system set to be revived after falling into disuse in 2018.

July 20, 2025 12:29 pm
 

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Savusavu man arrested for alleged drug possession

A man has been arrested in Savusavu for the alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

July 20, 2025 7:54 am
 

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Trash boom traps to combat pollution

Work is underway to address plastic and solid waste pollution in urban waterways, with new trash boom traps being installed in Suva, Nausori, and Nadi.

July 20, 2025 7:33 am
 

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Usamate backs Maritime Bill

Fiji is preparing to bolster its defenses against illegal fishing and smuggling as Parliament debates a new bill that would require all vessels to keep their tracking systems active while in Fijian waters.

July 20, 2025 7:17 am

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