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Love Island Games 2025: here’s which UK Islanders are taking part
Closer Magazine
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This goes out to all the Love Island lovers who've spent the last few weeks wandering their homes aimlessly, pulling family members for pointless chats, sipping from oversized personalised water bottles, indulging in evening drinks from gold...
Pacific Nations Cup: Round 2 – Fiji begin title defense with comeback win over Tonga
Ruck
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September 3, 2025
The Pacific Nations Cup roared back to life this past weekend, as Fiji and Japan commenced their respective campaigns across the ocean. After sitting out from the opening round with a bye, both the Flying Fijians and Brave Blossoms exploded into...
The India-Fiji story: In the next chapter, the three key areas of focus
The Indian Express
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September 3, 2025
Last week, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka led a high-level delegation to India, marking his first official visit to the country since assuming office in December 2022. This visit came against the backdrop of a Foreign Office Consultation...
Nigeria Not Bothered About US President Trump’s Tariffs, Trade Policies – Tinubu
Sahara Reporters
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President Bola Tinubu has claimed that Nigeria’s economy is not moved by whatever trade policies the United States president, Donald Trump, has brought or plans to bring. Tinubu, on Tuesday, told visiting members of The Buhari Organisation (TBO)...
More than 17,000 child-related calls recorded by Child Helpline Fiji from 2015-2025
Fijivillage
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More than 17,000 child-related calls were received by the Child Helpline Fiji 1325 in the last 10 years. These shocking statistics were revealed by the Child Helpline Fiji Team Leader and Senior Counsellor Zeke White during the Medical Services...
Trade Minister aims to expand US zero-tariff list for Fijian products
FBC News
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September 2, 2025
[File Photo] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica, says they are awaiting the opportunity to engage with the U.S. government to advance Fiji’s second round of tariff negotiations in the coming weeks. While the government...
Fiji’s Rugby future on show at Kaji/Kajiana competition
FBC News
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September 2, 2025
[Photo Credit: Vodafone Fiji] The next generation of Fijian rugby stars is making their mark at the Vodafone Fiji Primary Schools Kaji/Kajiana Rugby Competition, which continues into day two today with live coverage on FBC 2. Day one produced...
Tourism at risk of losing opportunities, warns Gavoka
FBC News
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September 3, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka has warned that Fiji risks losing opportunities in its tourism sector. He says this is due to a critical shortage of hotel rooms, despite record visitor arrivals. Gavoka says more inventory...
Dubai’s US$1,300 a night hotel operator expands to Fiji after US
The Business Times Singapore
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[DUBAI] Dubai’s Kerzner International Holdings is planning a resort and US$10 million serviced homes in Fiji while preparing to open its first US location as it expands its One&Only brand to reach the ultra wealthy outside the emirate. The hotel...
Elsie Polosovai bids farewell as Miss Solomon Islands
Pacific Media Network
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With gratitude and humility, Elsie Camelyn Salumata Polosovai has officially ended her reign as Miss Solomon Islands 2024-2025. In a heartfelt statement, Polosovai shares her journey as the nation’s queen has come to a close. “After much thought...
Cabinet endorses Fiji-Solomon Islands security agreement
FBC News
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September 3, 2025
[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] The cabinet has endorsed the Security Agreement between Fiji and Solomon Islands, which sets out a clear framework for any future deployment of Fijian security personnel to the Solomon Islands. This new Agreement...
Economic update: Fiji bounces back
Business Advantage PNG
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September 3, 2025
Fiji’s economy has rebounded on the back of a resurgent tourism sector. Credit: Tourism Fiji Fiji in 2025 finds itself at the tail end of a strong four-year economic rebound following the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our economy grew by 19.5 per cent in...
Itron and Fiji Water utility collaborate on first smart metering deployment in the Fiji Islands
iTWire
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September 2, 2025
Water Authority of Fiji upgrades existing infrastructure to improve water operations Energy, water, smart city, IIoT and intelligent infrastructure services company Itron and Pacific Technologies are working together with Fiji’s primary water...
"Love Island" Season 7: A Messy, Magnetic Reality Show
The Rice Thresher - Texas
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September 3, 2025
By Charlie Cruz 9/2/25 8:58pm Rating: 3/5 It was my first time watching “Love Island,” and I get it now. There's a cycle to this show: you swear you won't get sucked in, you dismiss it as background noise, and then, one week later, you're...
First Agribusiness Incubation Centre launched to boost youth, women and MSMEs in Fiji’s agriculture sector
Fijivillage
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First Agribusiness Incubation Centre launched to boost youth, women and MSMEs in Fiji’s agriculture sector Merewalesi Naqase, a 23-year-old farmer from Tailevu, beamed with pride as she stepped into Fiji’s first Agribusiness Incubation Centre. For...
Marsh Pacific announces Schinck as president
Captive Insurance News
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September 2, 2025
Marsh has announced the appointment of Damian Schinck as president of Marsh Pacific, leading operations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. Schinck is based in Melbourne and will report to David Bryant, CEO, Marsh...
Fiji FA saddened by loss of former CEO
FBC News
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September 2, 2025
[Source: Fiji Football Association/Facebook] The Fiji Football Association and the football fraternity are mourning the passing of former Fiji FA Chief Executive Officer Bob Sant Kumar, who passed away peacefully at his home in Suva today at the...
India deepens defence ties with Fiji amid Pacific power rivalry
The Pioneer
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Its pristine beaches and turquoise waters may induce a sense of calm and well-being for the thousands of tourists who flock to the tiny archipelago of Fiji, nestled in the midst of the vast Pacific Ocean. But Fiji, like the other small island...
‘Trade unions crucial for progress’
The Fiji Times
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September 2, 2025
Fiji Trades Union Congress national secretary Felix Anthony has called on Pacific leaders to ensure that workers’ rights and the implementation of core labour standards remain high on their agenda. Speaking at the inaugural Pacific Regional...
Fiji marks World Heart Month with GPH illumination to fight heart diseases
Fijivillage
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In a powerful show of solidarity and commitment to tackling cardiovascular diseases, the Grand Pacific Hotel was illuminated in red this evening, marking the beginning of World Heart Month. Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says the event...