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World News | India, Fiji Review Bilateral Relations in 6th Foreign Office Consultations
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
Suva [Fiji], July 30 (ANI): The 6th India-Fiji Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on July 29 in Suva. The Indian delegation was led by Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs, and the Fijian side was led by Raijeli...
Fiji marks World Mangrove Day with a call for collective action
Fijivillage
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As Fiji celebrated World Mangrove Day, Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Mosese Bulitavu emphasised the vital role mangroves play in sustaining livelihoods and addressing climate change in the country. While speaking at the Novotel...
Love Island USA's JaNa Craig Breaks Silence on Kenny Rodriguez Split
Us Weekly
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July 29, 2025
JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez‘s breakup left Love Island USA fans speculating on what went wrong, and in her first statement about the split, she is hinting that things are worse than they think. “Hi my loves. Thank you for all your love &...
Fiji Wedding: Say ‘I Do’ in the Heart of Paradise
Programming Insider
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July 29, 2025
Imagine standing barefoot on a soft white-sand beach, surrounded by turquoise waters, swaying palms, and the sweet scent of tropical flowers. If this sounds like your dream wedding, then a Fiji wedding might be exactly what you’ve been searching...
Tsunami Threat After Massive 8.8 Magnitude Russia Quake: Full List Of Countries And Islands At Risk
Asianet Newsable
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July 30, 2025
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Check here for the full list of countries and islands at risk, including Japan, Hawaii, Chile, New Zealand and more. A powerful...
Love Island USA Season 7 Stars Face Shocking Breakup Rumors Ahead Of Reunion
Screen Rant
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July 29, 2025
Fans of Love Island USA flocked to social media to confirm whether rumors about a breakup between a fan-favorite couple were true, especially in light of the confirmed breakup of Love Island USA season 6 couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez....
Fiji minister urges compassion after baby left in sanitary bin
RNZ
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July 29, 2025
Lautoka Hospital. Photo: Supplied/Fiji MOH A call has been made for compassion for the mother of a baby found in a sanitary bin in a Fiji university hostel. Fiji police say the baby was taken to Lautoka Aspen Hospital, where he was admitted in...
Pacific islands on tsunami watch
Otago Daily Times
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July 30, 2025
Pacific island nations are on alert for possible tsunami waves, following today's powerful earthquake off Russia. The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has upgraded its earlier tsunami advisory to a warning following the 8.8 quake which occurred...
Fiji strikes dengue deal with global charity
FBC News
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July 29, 2025
[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Fiji may soon partner with a Hong Kong-based health charity to fight dengue fever. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka recently met with the Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and...
SHIPPING TIMES | Fiji Navy celebrates 50th anniversary
The Fiji Times
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July 30, 2025
The Fiji Navy’s 50th anniversary celebration on July 25 was a day of deep national significance and reflection. The celebration honoured the brave men and women who have responded over the years to the call of the nation with unwavering commitment...
Tributes flow in for ‘Fiji’
The Fiji Times
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July 30, 2025
TRIBUTES have flooded social media from across the Pacific and beyond as fans and fellow artists mourn the passing of George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso, a revered artist whose influence spanned generations, cultures and coastlines. More than just a singer,...
Tsunami warning issued to Russia, Pacific islands, South America on 8.7M quake
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – A tsunami warning has been issued for Russia, Pacific Islands and South American costs after an 8.7 magnitude earquake off the East Coast of Russia. Waves as high as 3 meters could hit some coasts, the warning from the Pacific...
'This is business': Fiji Rugby negotiating to host 'home' Test matches in UK
RNZ
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July 30, 2025
Fiji's prop Peni Ravai celebrates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against England. Photo: AFP The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) is currently negotiating the hosting of three Test matches against Six Nations...
Fiji to integrate digital literacy education into school curriculum
Xinhua News Agency
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SUVA, July 29 (Xinhua) -- In response to the growing online abuse, Fiji's Online Safety Commission (OSC) is stepping up efforts to integrate digital literacy education into the island country's school curriculum. OSC Commissioner Filipe Batiwale...
Fiji ‘failing’ the Gaza genocide and humanity test, says rights group
Asia Pacific Report
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July 29, 2025
Asia Pacific Report The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji has sharply criticised the Fiji government’s stance over Israel’s genocide in Gaza, saying it “starkly contrasts” with the United Nations and international community’s condemnation as a...
No Tsunami threat to Fiji as magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
Fijivillage
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No Tsunami threat to Fiji as magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula A large earthquake measuring magnitude 8.0 has struck off the eastern coast of Russia in the Kamchatka Peninsula region, the United States Geological...
George Fiji Veikoso’s family threaten legal action over fake merchandise after musician’s death
The New Zealand Herald
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July 30, 2025
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HFC Bank joins Fiji Innovation Hub to drive digital growth and entrepreneurship
Fijivillage
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HFC Bank, Fiji’s only local bank, has joined forces with the Reserve Bank of Fiji, the Ministry of Trade, and key global partners to launch the Fiji Innovation Hub, an initiative aimed at driving financial innovation and entrepreneurship across...
Ruling sparks new hope for island countries
FBC News
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July 29, 2025
The Pacific Islands Forum says the ICJ advisory opinion is a major win in the fight against climate change. Forum leaders state the ruling opens a new legal path to protect the region’s people, land, and ocean. PIF Secretary General Baron Waqa...
NZ sends detection dogs to Tonga amid concerns over yacht drug screening: Minister
Kaniva Tonga
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July 29, 2025
The New Zealand government will deploy two additional detection dogs to Tonga as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen border security and combat illicit drug trafficking in the Pacific. The move follows the ‘Aisake Eke government’s concerns over...