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Cierra Ortega Net Worth: How the Love Island Star Made—and Lost—Her Influence
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...

Gastronomy tourism – Tae: Renewed demand signals powerful opportunity
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
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...

King Tupou VI traditionally welcomed and conferred Honorary Companion of the Order of Fiji
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...

Cierra Ortega exits 'Love Island USA' villa following backlash over resurfaced racial...
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...

Mara’s installation a revival of Fiji’s chiefly dynasties
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
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...

Cierra Ortega exits ‘Love Island USA’ villa following backlash over resurfaced racial slur posts
By Canadian Press on July 7, 2025. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cierra Ortega, a contestant of this summer’s “Love Island USA” left the villa just a week before the finale of the hit reality series is set to air on Peacock. Her departure, announced Sunday,...

Fiji edge Solomon Islands in five-goal thriller to kick off Group B campaign
A second-half brace from New Zealand-based forward Cema Nasau inspired Fiji to a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over the Solomon Islands in their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 Group B opener at Suva’s HFC Bank Stadium. In front of a vocal home crowd,...

Young Scottish side wary of Fiji
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...

The Truth About 'Love Island's' Food & Drink Rules
We’re in the thick of Love Island summer, and more than half of the people I know are tuning in six nights a week. Whether you love or hate the show, you have to admit that watching a group of Islanders find love in (almost) real time from the...

Moving Towards A $2billion Trade Target
Members of the New Zealand Fiji Business Council (NZFBC) are gearing up and preparing themselves for a Business Mission to build and strengthen ties with their Fijian counterparts in Fiji. NZFBC President Chandar Sen highlights that the mission is...

Tongan royals begin historic state visit to Fiji
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u. [Photo Credit: Fiji Government] King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of the Kingdom of Tonga will begin their state visit to Fiji today and will also travel to Lau for the installation of the Tui Nayau, Tui Lau,...

“Inclusive tourism” – Investment promotion agency looks beyond traditional markets
INVESTMENT Fiji is looking beyond traditional markets and tapping into exciting new demand from Asia, North and Central America even South America, says board chairperson Jenny Seeto. Speaking at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference &...
Former 'Love Islanders' Reveal The Truth About The Show's Strict Food & Drink Rules
The Truth About 'Love Island's' Food & Drink Rules Peacock - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We’re in the thick of Love Island summer, and more than half of the people I...
Drug use driving HIV surge in Fiji - UNAIDS
76.7 percent of all new infections last year were among those aged 18-34. Photo: Copyright: lightfieldstudios The United Nations says Fiji's "drug-driven" HIV surge last year, which claimed the lives of 126 people, is a "case of complacency"....

How Tall Is Ace Greene From 'Love Island USA'? Another Islander Sounds Off
Now that Love Island USA Season 7 contestant Austin Shepard has left the villa, he’s spilling the tea on some of his remaining costars. Specifically, Austin cleared up any confusion surrounding his former fellow islander Ace Greene’s height. Is...

Nic, Olandria rekindle following Cierra’s removal from ‘Love Island USA,’ how to watch
Last night, the “Love Island USA” season 7 contestants recoupled only hours after Cierra’s exit from the villa. Here’s how to watch the latest episodes ahead of the finale on Sunday, July 13. Tonight at 9/8c, the Islanders begin the parenting...
What happened to Cierra on 'Love Island USA'?
When contestants leave "Love Island USA," it's usually pretty emotional and always rocks the villa. The islanders are typically eliminated on the Peacock dating show after their fellow cast members have a public vote, when they're left without a...
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Why Did Cierra Ortega Leave Love Island USA? Inside Her Sudden Exit for 'Personal' Reasons
NEED TO KNOW Cierra Ortega was a contestant on season 7 of Love Island USA On the July 6 episode, narrator Iain Stirling announced that Ortega had left the villa because of a "personal situation" Ahead of her departure, racist comments allegedly...