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The Namosi Landowners Committee Lomani Au, Maroroi Au (LAMA) is calling for greater transparency as the Government reviews Fiji’s Mining Act, saying customary landowners must have a stronger voice in shaping legislation that affects their ancestral lands. In a statement issued today, LAMA welcomed the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources’ ongoing review of the Mining Act 1965 and Quarries Act 1939, describing it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modernise Fiji’s mining laws while better protecting the rights and interests of customary landowners. However, Lomani Au, Maroroi Au (LAMA) Chairman Sipiriano Nariva highlighted that sustainable while nationwide public consultations were…

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The Extra Premier League title race could be decided this weekend as Round 17 promises high-stakes action at both the top and bottom of the standings. League leaders Dayal’s Sawmillers Ba FC are just one victory away from clinching a record-extending 22nd league title. Extra Supermarket Labasa FC, meanwhile, must defeat Lautoka to keep its championship hopes alive. Elsewhere, Global Care Suva FC will host Nasinu FC, while Tagimoucia Nadi FC faces Coastal Rental Cars/MMM Brothers Nadroga FC in matches that could have a major impact on league positions and the fight to avoid relegation. Stratum Construction Rewa FC and…

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Better equipment will now assist in stronger storytelling that could make a real difference to the stories reaching homes across Fiji. This comes with the new donation from BBC Media Action and the British High Commission to two local television broadcasters, Fiji Television Limited and Mai TV with hopes that it will improve how important community stories are told, with new camera equipment expected to strengthen journalism across the country. BBC Media Action Project Director, Dipak Bhattarai highlighted that the support is about giving media organisations the tools they need to better serve their audiences while continuing to strengthen journalism…

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