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FTX asks court to cancel compensation for creditors in crypto-banned regions
The FTX Recovery Trust wants the US bankruptcy court to decide on a new claims process for users from 49 crypto-restricted jurisdictions. According to the exchange’s proposal, they will only recognize claims from regions where the court verifies...

Tongan Navy arrives ahead of Queen’s visit
Currently, only one Tongan naval vessel is expected for the visit, and no further vessels have been confirmed at this stage. LuiThe Tongan Navy patrol boat has arrived in Fiji waters ahead of Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho’s visit to Tubou, Lakeba....

Villagers still waiting for clean water after decades
Residents of Vatudova, just outside Labasa, are calling on the government to urgently resolve a 50-year-long water crisis that continues to affect daily life for the growing community. Villager Masilina Ratawa told FBC News that families in the...
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5 reasons Love Island USA went completely off the rails this year By Daysia Tolentino
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...

Digital strategy showcased in China
FIJI showcased its National Digital Strategy in a presentation during one of the lectures at the ”Digital Culture Construction for Belt and Road Countries” seminar held in China this week. The seminar was organised by the Chinese Government and...

Byrne: All set to go
HEAD coach of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians, Mick Byrne, says the players from the Fijian Drua have been gelling well with the European based players in the squad ahead of their Test against the Wallabies this Sunday in Australia. Byrne made these...

New drug factory to fight shortages
[Source: Pacific Specialist Healthcare/Facebook] Fiji has opened its first local pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This marks a major step toward tackling medicine shortages and reducing dependence on imports. The facility, launched under the...

Obituary: self-made man contributed much to Dunedin
SIR CLIFF SKEGGS Mayor, businessman Young and ambitious and with nothing to lose, Bluff boy Cliff Skeggs carved out an incredibly successful career in both business and local government. From humble beginnings in the Southland port town, Skeggs...

Settler Colonialism in light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today...
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 revolutionary violence in return....

FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 5: Palau Claim Another Win in Thrilling Overtime Final
KOROR (Palau) - Stop 5 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1 was packed with excitement, through both the pool games and the finals match-ups. There were overtime games, comeback victories, statement wins and impressive...

Asset recycling
THE recent emergence of capital recycling or asset recycling offers an avenue for the Government to bolster the public sector’s ability to fund infrastructure and limit borrowings. ANZ Group international economist Kishti Sen and senior...

Jordan revamps rules of granting citizenship to foreign investors
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...

Dateline Resources
Dateline Resources Ltd is an Australian-based company focused on gold mining and exploration targets in Colorado located in the United States of America, the Republic of Fiji, and Australia. It derives maximum revenue from the USA. The company's...

FEATURE | ‘A risky budget strategy’
THIS opinion is in response to the many requests for my views on the 2025/2026 budget announced by the Minister for Finance last Friday. I had prepared six national budgets as the former Permanent Secretary for Finance and nearly 10 years of...

Grid extension to benefit locals
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...

TEMESIA.CO set to electrify ‘The Genesis’ at PNG Fashion Week 2025
Pacific fashion visionary Temesia Tuicaumia, the mastermind behind TEMESIA.CO, is poised to make a significant impact at The Genesis: PNG Fashion Week 2025 Showcase. He will bring his internationally acclaimed menswear collection to the iconic...

10 luxury island takeovers you need to know about
From palatial overwater bungalows to islands where A-listers roam, we’ve found some of the world’s most extraordinary private island retreats. Whether celebrating a special occasion, coordinating a multigenerational holiday or for a bucket list...

Vuna Brothers out to prove their worth
A group of young farmers from Dakuivuna village in Wainibuka, Tailevu, has injected fresh energy and determination into the Suva Rugby Club Games competition. The Vuna Brothers team travels to Suva every weekend, pooling their own earnings to...

2025 independence awards recipients
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,...

Dental nurses urged to apply for subsidised volunteering trip with charity
Dental nurses across the UK can apply for a funded volunteering trip abroad to provide vital dental care in underserved communities. Perfection Plus has teamed up with Dr Mitesh Badiani and SmileStar to provide an opportunity for a dental nurse to...