Australian businessmen propose incinerator in Fiji, face local community opposition

Australian businessmen Ian Malouf and Robert Cromb proposed a waste-to-energy incinerator at Saweni Beach, Fiji, aiming to process 900,000 tonnes of garbage annually. Local opposition has emerged, with residents like Inoke Tora emphasizing that burning waste should occur in Australia, not Fiji. The project claims it could generate energy and jobs, but faces substantial backlash from the community.

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