Wind farms and solar panels are producing more of Australia’s electricity than ever, but slow approvals and investment commitments could stall progress.
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Fiji’s new Forestry Act 2025 is expected to open fresh opportunities for landowners, investors, and local communities while positioning the country more strongly within the expanding global green economy. Speaking in Parliament, Minister for Forestry, Alitia Bainivalu said the legislation supports emerging sectors such as carbon financing, biodiversity credits, ecosystem service payments, restoration financing, and public-private forestry partnerships. The Ministry has already completed Phase One awareness programmes across the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western Divisions to help forestry officers, landowners, and industry stakeholders better understand the new legal framework. The Act also focuses heavily on increasing landowner participation, strengthening benefit-sharing…
Fiji Roads Authority will hold a public consultation next week on the proposed upgrade of Ratu Sukuna Road in Suva as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic flow in the capital. The consultation session will take place on 2 June from 6pm to 8pm at the Draiba Primary School Hall in Nasese and will give residents, stakeholders, and members of the public an opportunity to learn more about the project and provide feedback. The proposed upgrade aims to reduce road maintenance costs, improve travelling comfort, shorten travel times, and enhance safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Planned…
Several emerging football talents have earned spots in the 21-member Fiji Kulas squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Tour, showcasing the growing strength of women’s football in Fiji. Among the standout selections are Labasa College student and goalkeeper Beatirice Qaniuci, along with Kamil Muslim College student Ulamila Rasovasova, both of whom have impressed through the national youth development pathway. Qaniuci previously represented Fiji at Under-16 level and is also part of the extended Fiji Girls Futsal squad preparing for the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal later this year. Her inclusion in the senior women’s team marks a major step forward…
The Big Australian has begun talks with Yindjibarndi Energy on a deal to supply green power to the miner’s extensive Pilbara iron ore operations.
Two men arrested in connection with an alleged violent home invasion in Wailoku have been charged and appeared in court on Monday. The accused, aged 23 and 24, are residents of Waimanu Road and Mead Road. They have each been charged with one count of Criminal Intimidation, one count of Aggravated Burglary, one count of Damaging Property, and one count of Act with Intent to Cause Grievous Harm. The pair have been remanded in custody and are expected to reappear in court on 5 June. Police confirmed that investigations are continuing, with the remaining three suspects still being questioned over…
The number of abandoned and rusting vessels cluttering Suva Harbour is gradually decreasing as Government continues its derelict vessel removal programme. Speaking in Parliament today, Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Hon. Lynda Tabuya said the number of derelict vessels in the harbour has been reduced from 44 in 2024 to 24 following ongoing clean-up operations. Tabuya said the first phase of the programme commenced in December last year, focusing on abandoned vessels within Suva Harbour with financial support of USD$1 million from the Waitt Foundation. According to the Minister, 13 vessels were removed during 2025, while a further…
Stocks have surged, while the US dollar and oil prices slid as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk appetite.
Energy Fiji Limited has confirmed that proposed power rationing measures have been deferred following the approval of an interim electricity fuel surcharge by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission. The interim fuel surcharge, which takes effect from today, adds 5.91 cents per kilowatt-hour across electricity customer categories and is aimed at helping offset rising global fuel costs impacting Fiji’s power sector. EFL says the surcharge represents only a partial recovery of the extraordinary increase in international fuel prices, as the country continues to rely on imported fuel for between 45 to 50 percent of electricity generation. The company says dry…
Fiji’s Parliament has passed the Education Bill 2025, introducing sweeping changes to the country’s education system and replacing the Education Act of 1966 after nearly six decades. The new legislation establishes an updated legal framework that strengthens the right to education for all Fijians, covering every stage of learning from Early Childhood Education to primary, secondary, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and higher education. Among the major changes is the creation of an Education Advisory Council, which will provide policy guidance and give stakeholders a greater role in shaping the direction of the education sector. The law also…