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Tongan King Tupou VI on State Visit to Fiji
Pacific News Service
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In a landmark diplomatic engagement for the Pacific region, Fiji will welcome King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u, of the Kingdom of Tonga for a State visit starting today until Saturday 12 July. The official programme will commence at the State...
PRF hails foresight in sustainable tourism
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
OTHER options to mitigate the cost of living should have been explored other than the 2.5 per cent reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT). This is the view of Westpac Fiji senior economist Shamal Chand in the bank’s latest Westpac Wave, in which he...
World’s Poorest Hit By Double Whammy - Trade War Plus A War On Aid
Scoop
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President Trump has announced his latest tariffs after a 90 day pause, confirming an increase for 14 countries, including some of the poorest. Today’s announcement includes 40% tariff on goods from Myanmar and Laos, and a 36% tariff on goods from...
Untapped tourism potentials in food
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
GASTRONOMICAL experiences lie at the very heart of tourism offering and possess immense untapped potential for greater benefit, said Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) chief executive officer Christopher Cocker. Mr Cocker stressed the importance...
Minister Ditoka opens new facility in Rewa
Fiji Sun
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July 7, 2025
“We are committed to ensuring that rural and maritime communities are not left behind,” he said. Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Sakiasi Ditoka opens the new ablution block funded entirely by the Fijian Government at Vunuku village in...
PS: Fiji does not have an agritourism policy in place
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
FIJI does not have an agritourism policy in place, however, a gastronomy tourism strategy being discussed at a three-day workshop could lay the groundwork for one, said Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation permanent secretary Salaseini...
Tourism industry body marks 60th anniversary
The Fiji Times
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July 7, 2025
THE Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) has, for six decades, navigated through the unpredictable currents of nation-building and industry development. Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) chief executive officer Fantasha Lockington...
Cierra Ortega exits 'Love Island USA' villa following backlash over resurfaced racial...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Ortega becomes the second contestant this season to depart the show amid controversy due to past social media posts. Yulissa Escobar abruptly exited last month in the second episode after clips of her using racist language resurfaced online. Her...
Love Island USA’s Austin Shepard Reveals Ace Greene’s Height
Recently Heard
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July 8, 2025
After leaving the villa, Love Island USA’s Austin Shepard answered some burning questions — and weighed in on the web debate about Ace Greene’s peak. Austin was requested in his TikTok feedback on Saturday, July 5, whether or not he may “verify or...
Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for historic chiefly investiture
RNZ
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July 8, 2025
The prestigious titles of Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau are being be bestowed upon Ratu Tevita this week. Photo: Facebook / Ministry of itaukei Affairs The King and Queen of Tonga are being feted in Fiji during historic...
Exploring new avenues of experiential tourism
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
THE Government is exploring new avenues to build on experiential and gastronomy tourism, says Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation permanent secretary Salaseini Daunabuna. Ms Daunabuna was among the attendees of a three-day regional workshop on...
Gastronomy tourism – Tae: Renewed demand signals powerful opportunity
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
FORTY-FOUR per cent of global travellers actively seek out local goods they cannot find at home, said UN Tourism Regional Department for Asia and the Pacific officer Eun Ji Tae. Speaking at the Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism...
FHL-NHL break ground on new commercial development
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
Indigenous investment company Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) in partnership with Nawaibuta Properties Pte Limited (NPPL) held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of a new commercial development in Korovou, Tailevu. This development...
Cierra Ortega Net Worth: How the Love Island Star Made—and Lost—Her Influence
Finance Monthly
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July 7, 2025
Cierra Ortega Net Worth: How the Love Island Star Made—and Lost—Her Influence. Cierra Ortega: Essential Profile Net Worth (2025): Estimated $150,000 – $250,000 Born: 1999/2000 (Age 25) Profession: Content Creator, Reality TV Personality...
King Tupou VI traditionally welcomed and conferred Honorary Companion of the Order of Fiji
Fijivillage
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King Tupou VI traditionally welcomed and conferred Honorary Companion of the Order of Fiji King Tupou VI arriving in Fiji. Photo: Fiji Government King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of the Kingdom of Tonga have been traditionally welcomed at the...
Mara’s installation a revival of Fiji’s chiefly dynasties
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 7, 2025
As I watch the joy, emotion, immense effort and exodus of people journeying to Lau for the historic installation of Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara commonly known as Roko Ului – I am reminded yet again about the twists and turns of Fiji’s history,...
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u to begin historic State visit to Fiji today
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 7, 2025
In a landmark diplomatic engagement for the Pacific region, Fiji will welcome King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u for a State visit from today until Saturday. Expect traffic disruptions and delays from Nausori to Suva between 8 to 9am to...
Young Scottish side wary of Fiji
FBC News
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July 7, 2025
Scotland has landed in Fiji with full awareness of the challenge that awaits them, heat, humidity, and a Flying Fijians side known for ferocious flair and physicality. After a narrow win over the Māori All Blacks over the weekend, the visitors are...
Minister for Health refers cleaning contract issue to PS Health
Fijivillage
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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
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
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...