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Minister for Health refers cleaning contract issue to PS Health
Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has referred our questions to the Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor JeMesa Tudravu after the President of International Women's Association Fiji, Judy Compain raised serious concern with the...

'Fiji will be a different challenge,' warns Josh Bayliss after Scots open tour with hard-fought victory
Scotland back-rower Josh Bayliss has warned they will take nothing for granted next weekend when they continue their summer tour against Fiji in Suva. The Scots began their tour with a hard-fought 29-26 victory over the Maori All Blacks in...

Love Island USA Returns to Fiji in Search for Love and Drama
Fiji – “Love Island USA” has made its highly anticipated return for another summer of romance, kicking off Season 7 with 10 new Islanders eager to find love. The season features familiar faces and new entrants as they couple up and navigate the...

MSG explores trade
THE Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in Suva this week hosted an interactive initial discussion on exploring possible ways for Fiji and other countries in the Melanesian Spearhead Group...

Why Did Cierra Ortega Leave ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7? Controversy Explained
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 726 — Pictured: Cierra Ortega — (Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty ... More Images)Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty Images Love Island USA Season 7 contestant Cierra Ortega is no longer in the villa, becoming the second...

Australia Commits $734m to Fiji
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (right) with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Australia. Australia will increase its financial assistance to Fiji to almost $734 million over the next four years, as both nations move to formally...
When is the 'Love Island USA' finale 2025?
“Love Island USA” Season 7 airs every day except Wednesdays on Peacock. The "Love Island USA" 2025 finale airs Sunday, July 13. The show is filmed in Fiji and hosted by Ariana Madix. Viewers can vote for their favorite islanders via the Love...

Test against Fiji would have given us a proper Lions tour
So far, so underwhelming. This was another weekend of substandard performances from the British & Irish Lions and also the Wallabies. The team who scrapped their way to a 21-10 win over a weakened Waratahs team were, admittedly, a long way from a...

Harry Wilson's late try saves Australia in 21-18 win over Fiji
A last-gasp try by captain Harry Wilson has salvaged a dramatic 21-18 win for Australia on Sunday in its international season-opener against Fiji. Wilson twisted and spun over from close range after several minutes of the Wallabies pressuring the...
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Schmidt doesn't expect to 'knock Lions over' as Australia complete preparations with Fiji win
Joe Schmidt tempered any expectations of Australia knocking the British & Irish Lions over after gearing up for the three-Test series with a scrappy win over Fiji. The Wallabies will face the British & Irish Lions in the opening Test in Brisbane...

‘Love Island USA’ Cierra Ortega’s Team Speaks Out On Racist Behavior
Love Island USA star Cierra Ortega is in extremely hot water over a racial slur she made in 2015 and 2020. Now, her team is speaking out on what happened and where they stand with the Season 7 islander amid all of the drama. So, what are their...

The Finance Minister Who Forgot His Own Institute: Biman Prasad’s 2023 Declaration Omits FIAS Directorship He Campaigned On. Once the votes were counted, seat won, the very title vanished-from his legal obligations
Biman Prasad Boasted of FIAS to Win Votes — Then Hid It from the Law In politics, credibility is currency. And during Fiji’s 2022 general election, Biman Prasad, leader of the National Federation Party (NFP) and now Deputy Prime Minister and...

Australia boss Joe Schmidt admits Wallabies don't have 'real confidence' after struggling in last-gasp win over Fiji ahead of Lions series
Wallabies edged Fiji 21-18 with a late try in their Test before facing the Lions Star man Joseph Suaalii was kept quiet as Fiji impressed physically and tactically By NIK SIMON Published: 13:49 EDT, 6 July 2025 | Updated: 13:49 EDT, 6 July 2025...

Love Island USA's Austin 'Sincerely' Apologizes After Racism Allegations
Love Island USA star Austin Shepard is clarifying his recent social media activity since leaving the villa. “I want to take a moment to address my recent repost that has caused offense to some of you,” Austin, 26, wrote via his Instagram Stories...
Rugby’s Fun Police robbed Fiji. Here’s how game should make it up to them
The Wallabies showed enormous resilience to grab a 21-18 win against Fiji in Newcastle, but all thoughts about what it means for the British and Lions series should be suspended for the moment. Instead, the afternoon turned into a celebration of...

Prof. Shameem calls on employers to pay workers what they are worth and there won't be a skill or labour crisis in Fiji
A stern message has been sent out to the employers in the country and that is for the private sector to face up to the reality that the labour crisis that it says it's facing is no one's fault but it's own. University of Fiji Vice Chancellor...

Wallabies edge Fiji 21-18 with last-gasp try in Newcastle
Fraser McReight was one of the try scorer for Australia ©World Cup Australia 21-18 Fiji, Newcastle In a dramatic and high-intensity contest at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, the Wallabies clawed their way to a tense 21-18 victory over a...

Joe Schmidt believes Andy Farrell will show his hand with one British and Irish Lions selection
Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions Test lineup will become clearer this week, according to Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt. The Lions boss has chopped and changed his matchday squads in their first three games of the tour, as well as the...

Joe Schmidt throws serious doubt on Australia’s chances of beating Lions after narrow Fiji escape
Joe Schmidt admitted Australia’s shaky 21-18 victory over Fiji will have reinforced the British and Irish Lions’ status as favourites to win the Test series. It took a 78th-minute try from back-rower Harry Wilson to save the Wallabies from an...

Last-gasp win over Fiji leaves Wallabies coach Schmidt frustrated
Newcastle, Australia — Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt felt a mixture of relief and frustration after Australia’s last-gasp 21-18 win over Fiji on Sunday, he said after their only match before the British & Irish Lions series. Captain Harry Wilson...