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Narube calls for constitutional reform to give landowners mineral rights
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (387+ words) Unity Fiji leader says mining benefits bypass communities near extraction sites Monday 09 March 2026 | 18:00 Unity Fiji leader Savenaca Narube at the public consultation and legislative review of the Mining Act 1965 and the Quarries Act 1939 on March 9, 2026. Unity Fiji leader Savenaca Narube…...
Vosarogo: New Mapping to identify safe borehole sites nationwide
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (320+ words) Government expects detailed mapping this month to pinpoint viable groundwater sources for communities facing ongoing water shortages. Saturday 28 February 2026 | 23:30 Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimone Vosarogo in Lakeba Village, Namuka, Macuata. A forthcoming report from Geoscience Australia is expected…...
Mangroves could save Fiji’s coastlines, Aussie experts bring new hope
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (382+ words) Australian scientists working with local knowledge say mangroves could be Fiji's natural shield against rising seas and erosion, as Project Halo brings new hope for coastal communities. Thursday 02 October 2025 | 01:30 Dr Brad'Henderson from the University of New South Wales in Australia…...