Fiji, April 29 -- Fiji's Assistant Foreign Minister and National Federation Party (NFP) MP Lenora Qereqeretabua has publicly opposed the proposed Energy-to-Waste (ETW) project in Saweni, Vuda, warning it could breach Fiji's long-standing environmental commitments under regional law.

In a blunt social media statement, Qereqeretabua said she was prepared to risk her position over the issue.

"At the cost of my job, and with no support from my party, I oppose the EtW proposed Saweni project."

She cited Fiji's obligations under the Waigani Convention, warning the country must not backtrack on its commitments.

"The Waigani Convention is clear: Fiji agreed not to become a dumping ground for hazardous waste and to manage its own waste within ...