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Low sign-ups delay cane harvest

Sugarcane farmers are being urged to start harvesting as soon as possible, with the government’s $5 million fuel subsidy aimed at reducing costs for growers and cane transport operators.

June 22, 2026 5:27 pm
 

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SCGF welcomes additional assistance

The Sugar Cane Growers Fund has welcomed the additional assistance provided by government through the recently announced $5 million fuel subsidy for the sugar industry.

June 22, 2026 5:25 pm
 

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Submission pushes for standalone role for GCC

The Great Council of Chiefs has been urged to operate independently from government structures under the proposed Indigenous Rights Bill.

June 22, 2026 5:22 pm
 

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Vaileka Creek neglect linked to Rakiraki flooding

Flooding and drainage in Vaileka were the main focus as the Rakiraki Town Council appeared before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.

June 22, 2026 5:20 pm
 

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Regional youth leaders urged to take ownership of democracy

Youth leaders from across the Pacific have been urged to take a more active role in shaping democratic governance.

June 22, 2026 5:13 pm
 

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Three house fires reported

The National Fire Authority is warning property owners to take greater responsibility for fire safety after responding to three separate house fires, two of which involved vacant homes.

June 22, 2026 3:33 pm
 

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TLTB disputes record error claim

The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) has issued a public statement following an FBC News report on concerns raised by a Macuata family regarding their daughter’s lease fund records.

June 22, 2026 3:30 pm
 

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Election hopefuls target drugs and family crisis

Two political aspirants, Mereoni Marama and Repeka Kagi have confirmed their intention to contest Fiji’s upcoming general election.

June 22, 2026 3:26 pm
 

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Consumer Council raises concerns over EFL tariff push

The Consumer Council of Fiji has today questioned why Energy Fiji Limited continues to push for electricity tariff increases despite returning to profit.

June 22, 2026 1:36 pm
 

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Tui Nayau urges urgent action on Fiji's drug crisis

The Tui Nayau says a new generation of drug dealers will emerge if the Government fails to act decisively and quickly to address the crisis.

June 22, 2026 1:35 pm
 

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Ministry searching for disengaged PALM Scheme worker

The Ministry of Employment is still trying to locate a Fijian seasonal worker who was recently seen in a viral video appearing homeless in Australia.

June 22, 2026 1:31 pm
 

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Supreme Court to hear Rahman appeal in August

Fiji-Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman’s appeal matter in relation to a re-trial will be called in August this year.

June 22, 2026 1:23 pm

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