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Upgraded toothpaste launched
The Fiji Times
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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...
Settler Colonialism in Light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today... (Part 1)
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolution. Originally published in...
Why Yulissa Left the Villa: The Complete Story Behind Her Love Island USA Exit
Southwest Journal - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
Yulissa Escobar’s sudden departure from Love Island USA Season 7 sent shockwaves through the villa and viewers alike. During the second episode of Season 7, series narrator Iain Stirling announced, “Yulissa has left the villa.” Her exit came with...
Turmeric sets $25m record
Fiji Sun
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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...
Rent freeze falling short – watchdog
The Fiji Times
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July 5, 2025
FIJI’S private rental sector is failing low-income families, with renters being forced to pay large portions of their earnings for poor-condition housing, says the Consumer Council. Council chief executive officer Seema Shandil said the lack of...
Filming incentives
The Fiji Times
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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,...
$3b at 0% interest
The Fiji Times
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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...
FRCS targets shadow economy
FBC News
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July 6, 2025
The rollout of the next phase of the Value-Added Tax Management System faces challenges but the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is confident it can overcome them. During a post-budget symposium session over the weekend, concerns were raised about...
Outsourcing body promotes investment and workforce development
The Fiji Times
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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...
The Basketball Court On ‘Love Island’ Is All Fucked Up
Defector
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July 9, 2025
Last night on Love Island USA, a game show my wife watches while I'm in the room, the remaining male contestants played basketball. I do not know if this was part of the contest or just a pick-up game where the players happened to be wearing mic...
Rabuka bids farewell to Korean envoy
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
Outgoing Ambassador of South Korea, Jin Hyung Kim (left), Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. [Photo Credit: Fiji Government] Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has thanked the outgoing Ambassador of South Korea, Jin Hyung Kim, for his instrumental role...
Agri college mooted
The Fiji Times
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July 6, 2025
LABASA businessman Vinesh Dayal said setting up a college of agriculture in the Northern Division was more urgent than ever.”Vanua Levu has a large student population and vast parcels of land. Graduates can start their own agri-businesses and...
Cane growers buy FSC land
The Fiji Times
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July 7, 2025
THE Sugar Cane Growers Fund (SCGF) has acquired a Fiji Sugar Corporation Property at Veitari in Lautoka. The vacant yard is close to the port and industrial areas and was offered for sale by FSC last year. SCGF chairman Ahemad Bhamji said the...
Brumbies vs British and Irish Lions live: Latest score and updates as tourists rocked by fast start
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
What will the Lions be looking for tonight? It is properly cold in Canberra, those in attendance layered up with overnight temperatures not far above freezing. The Lions have suggested this week that they want to go through the front door a little...
Business Insights Saudi Arabia wants to power 7% of global AI – but can it earn world's trust?
The National News
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When Saudi Arabia announced its new state-backed artificial intelligence company, Humain, it did so with a level of ambition consistent with its broader economic development plans. Backed by the $940 billion Public Investment Fund, and with $10...
ABIF board appointments
The Fiji Times
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July 7, 2025
WESTPAC Fiji chief executive officer Shane Smith has been appointed chairman of the Association of Banks in Fiji (ABIF). Mr Smith started his 40-year long career with the bank since joining as an 18-year-old customer service officer at the Suva...
PNG students capture global interest for placements at universities
NBC PNG
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First batch of STEM students before they left for universities mainly in the USA (Image: Supplied) Top Papua New Guinean students have captured global interest for universities placement abroad. Since the initial departure of 43 Science Technology...
FEATURE | The beginning of surveillance patrol
The Fiji Times
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July 5, 2025
BY FIJI NAVY FOLLOWING the welcoming ceremony on February 19, 1976, the commissioning and the naming ceremony for the first two Fiji naval ships was held on February 21, 1976. The quarter guard led by Sub Lieutenant David AG. Lane with the RFMF...
Albo’s scores big with football diplomacy
Cairns Post
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July 6, 2025
In the latest display of football diplomacy, Australia and Fiji have agreed to “deepen” ties after Anthony Albanese and his counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka watched the Wallabies duke it out with Fiji in a dramatic rugby test. Fiji was poised to beat...
Cook Islands Pocket Guide Launches Major Update Following Latest Research Trip
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 4, 2025
Cook Islands Pocket Guide, the leading online travel guide for the Cook Islands, has released a major update to its content following an in-depth research trip across Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Atiu. The trip, carried out in March 2025, was made...