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Fiji Pine’s new office and clean water project unveiled

FBC News · July 4, 2025

[Source: Fiji Pines / Facebook] Fiji Pine has opened a new office in Ra. This is a strategic move to boost development in the division and strengthen its ties with local communities. Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu said the...

Minister blames broken system for election delay

FBC News · July 4, 2025

Professor Biman Prasad [Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] A former CEO of the Nasinu Town Council has questioned the government’s commitment to restoring democratic governance at the municipal level. Speaking at the National Budget Forum last...

MSG explores trade

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

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...

Immigration New Zealand Extends Longer Visits for Pacific Island Nations Granted Visited Visa

TP+ · July 7, 2025

Photo: NZ Immigration New Zealand is welcoming Pacific visitors by making it easier to travel here with changes to immigration settings that will come into effect later this year. From 6 July 2025, people from Pacific Islands forum countries...

David Havili among 8 NZers in squad to face British and Irish Lions

1News ·

Crusaders' Super Rugby title-winning captain David Havili has been selected among the New Zealand contingent for the invitational AUNZ squad to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. The full squad of Australians and New Zealanders for...

Why Did Cierra Ortega Leave ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7? Controversy Explained

Forbes ·

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...

Hope and headaches: What the Wallabies learnt against Fiji

The Sydney Morning Herald · July 7, 2025

Lack of game management Noah Lolesio had a tough outing in Newcastle, eventually leaving the field on the hour mark after a heavy tackle. One decision in particular stood out. The Wallabies had moved into a 14-0 lead and looked in control with...

Australia Commits $734m to Fiji

Fiji Sun · July 6, 2025

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?

AZ Central - Arizona ·

“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...

Fiji’s PM Sitiveni Rabuka says China’s military bases are ‘not welcome’ in the Pacific

Talanoa 'O Tonga · July 3, 2025

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has delivered a blow to China’s security ambitions in the Pacific, declaring his country would “not welcome” any Chinese military bases in the region. But Rabuka has also stressed he doesn’t believe that China...

Minister pushes game-changing reforms across core sectors

FBC News · July 3, 2025

Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad The government is rolling out major reforms across its core sectors to fix deep-rooted problems and build a stronger economy. This, according to Finance Minister and Deputy Prime...

Test against Fiji would have given us a proper Lions tour

The Times ·

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

Japan Today · July 6, 2025

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...

Schmidt doesn't expect to 'knock Lions over' as Australia complete preparations with Fiji win

Eurosport · July 6, 2025

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

TV Shows Ace · July 6, 2025

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

Fiji Leaks · July 6, 2025

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

Daily Mail · July 6, 2025

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

Us Weekly · July 6, 2025

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 Sydney Morning Herald · July 6, 2025

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...

Fiji's Prime Minister calls for treaty-level pact with Australia amid China concerns

Pacific Media Network ·

Sitiveni Rabuka says he's interested in elevating Fiji's relationship with Australia to a treaty-level partnership, suggesting Fijians could serve in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Addressing the National Press Club in Canberra this week, the...