'Pacific ashtray': Fiji rejects Australian billionaire's plan to ship and burn waste

Naijaonpoint_ng | 04-06-2026 05:33pm |

Fiji's environment ministry has formally rejected a proposal from Australian billionaire Ian Malouf to import and incinerate waste for energy generation in the country. The plan, which aimed to transport rubbish from various regions into Fiji, faced significant opposition from traditional landowners and local communities. The ministry's decision underscores the government's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable practices in the South Pacific nation.

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