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Love Island USA contestant Cierra Ortega's family asks for 'compassion' after shocking exit as past racial slurs resurface By Mekishana Pierre

Entertainment Weekly ·

With only a week left in Love Island USA's seventh season, another contestant has made a shocking exit from the Fiji villa. On Sunday's episode, narrator Iain Stirling announced that Cierra Ortega had left the Peacock reality series due to a...

Recruitment scam alert

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

The country’s Anti-Scam Taskforce has alerted members of the public to a new wave of recruitment scams targeting Fijians via iMessages. According to the Taskforce, the scam begins with a message from a supposed recruiter offering unrealistic...

FCCC conducts pre-budget survey

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is carrying out pre-budget surveys and marketing monitoring in anticipation of the upcoming 2025-2026 national budget announcement. The survey aims to collect baseline prices across key markets...

Jordan revamps rules of granting citizenship to foreign investors

The National News ·

Jordan's move to revamp its Citizenship By Investment programme has opened up more pathways for foreign investors to obtain a passport, but it is unlikely to make an economic impact in the short term, analysts say. Amman will grant Jordanian...

5 reasons Love Island USA went completely off the rails this year By Daysia Tolentino

Entertainment Weekly ·

Last year’s season of Love Island USA had audiences falling in love with the global franchise after years of trying to get the American version off the ground. But as the current season 7 comes to a close, many viewers are ready to be done with...

Another contestant leaves 'Love Island' early; what happened to Cierra

The North Jersey Record - New Jersey ·

Love Island USA contestant Cierra Ortega left the show right before Sunday's episode aired. And once again, the show's production gave no explanation for her departure. This is the second contestant to abruptly leave the show's seventh season...

SPTE 2025: How the World Reached the Pacific

Pacific Tourism Organisation · July 4, 2025

The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2025 was a celebration of connection, culture, and collaboration. Held in Fiji, this year’s event welcomed media, buyers, and seller’s from across the globe — and many of them arrived thanks to the...

Four years strong: Hilton resorts named “great place to work” – again

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

HILTON Fiji Beach Resort & Spa and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji, Sonaisali Island, have once again been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year.This, according to resorts’ management, cemented their...

Confidence “all time high”

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

CONFIDENCE of the private sector in its apex member-organisation as the national voice for employers remains strong, said Fiji Commerce and Empployers Federation (FCEF) chief executive officer Edward Bernard. This follows the recent Combined...

‘A timely investment’

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

The government’s budgetary allocation for sports scholarships will empower administrators within sporting organisations, enabling them to acquire the necessary skills to operate their entities as legitimate businesses, says Fijian Drua Commercial...

Upgraded toothpaste launched

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

COLGATE-Palmolive has launched its New Colgate Total® in Fiji, marking what it said is a significant stride in the brand’s commitment to delivering superior oral health solutions. The launch introduces Colgate Total with an advanced formula...

Grid extension to benefit locals

The Fiji Times · July 8, 2025

Assistant Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Jovesa Vocea says the electricity grid will be extended from Korotari to the district of Wairiki this year. Mr Vocea said this expansion would include the installation of electricity poles in...

Turmeric sets $25m record

Fiji Sun · July 7, 2025

"We want people to realise the potential turmeric has and produce high quality turmeric," Mr Prasad said. Turmeric export earnings have impressed a record $25.2 million yield in 2024, the highest the last 12 years, says Principal Agricultural...

Manusina player asks for financial help for Rugby World Cup

RNZ · July 9, 2025

Manusima Samoa players celebrate following the WXV 3 2024 match between Samoa v Madagascar at The Sevens 2 Stadium on October 11, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as they qualify for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. Photo: Christopher Pike -...

Russian minister implicated in embezzlement investigation before death

FBC News · July 8, 2025

[Source: Reuters] A sacked Russian official who was found dead with a gunshot wound in a park outside Moscow was implicated in an official investigation into the embezzlement of funds for strengthening the border with Ukraine, two sources told...

Filming incentives

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

Competitive incentives is a major challenge faced by Fiji’s film commission at present to continue to attract international productions to the country. And Film Fiji chief executive officer Jone Robertson said if the incentive remained the same,...

Need for independent science during plastic treaty negotiations

Pacific News Service ·

Poor science heard during the negotiations for a new Plastics Treaty has caused concern for the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. A group of approximately 240 scientists representing over 250 independent scientists across the...

Outsourcing body promotes investment and workforce development

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

The industry body of the country’s outsourcing sector – Outsource Fiji has commended member operators’ participation at this year’s showcase, having hosted a dynamic and interactive booth that had cast a spotlight on Fiji’s rapidly expanding...

2025 independence awards recipients

Solomon Star · July 8, 2025

ELLA Keru is the only female recipients in the list of awards given out at the 47th Independence Anniversary ceremony in Honiara on Monday. At 55, Mrs. Keru is the longest serving officer in the Attorney General’s Chamber. Here are the awardees,...

$3b at 0% interest

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

COMMERCIAL banks in Fiji have $3billion sitting idle in the system earning minimal interest rates – they would be more than happy to lend, provided the projects are viable, have a balance sheet and a cash flow. This was relayed to the...