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2025 independence awards recipients
Solomon Star
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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,...
Russian minister implicated in embezzlement investigation before death
FBC News
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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...
Manusina player asks for financial help for Rugby World Cup
RNZ
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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 -...
Public consultation on proposed EFL tariff increase to start soon
Fijivillage
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Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO Seinikavika Jiuta and EFL Board Chairman Rokoseru Nabalarua Public consultation on the proposed Energy Fiji Limited tariff increase will begin soon. Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO...
Need for independent science during plastic treaty negotiations
Pacific News Service
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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...
This Is the No. 1 International Airline for 2025—and It's Made the 'Best' List for 10 Consecutive Years
AOL
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Flying an international carrier just feels different—less like a way to get from point A to point B and more like an experience. And that’s saying something in an era when flight delays, shrinking legroom, and in-flight mishaps dominate headlines....
Palau president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up'
RNZ
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July 8, 2025
President Whipps presenting a medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Plaau. 1 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / Office of the President, Republic of Palau Hosting the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is a significant undertaking - particularly for a small,...
Young couple transforms overgrown land into thriving agri-business in Labasa
Fijivillage
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A young couple in Tabia, Labasa has transformed a once-overgrown plot of land into a thriving agri-business that now includes rice farming, poultry production, and goat rearing. While speaking to fijivillage News, owner Ranjani Swastika Devi says...
Guam’s Jordan Baden wins gold, shatters women’s 5K record at Mini Games
The Guam Daily Post
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With only three days remaining in the 12th Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, Guam's mighty contingent earned five medals in athletics, baseball and judo. Two days ago, Guam's Jordan Baden won her first-ever medal while representing her island...
Drug plant a first for Pacific
The Fiji Times
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July 5, 2025
THE development of Fiji’s first local pharmaceutical drug manufacturing plant makes it one of the first of its kind in the Pacific, says Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu. He told those at the launch of the plant on Monday this would be of...
Learning from China’s digital journey
The Fiji Times
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July 2, 2025
FIJI is participating in this year’s seminar on ‘Digital Culture Construction for the Belt and Road’, currently taking place in Beijing, China. The two-week seminar brought together 35 experts from IT and cultural sectors in belt and road...
Diverse talent fuels confidence
The Fiji Times
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July 4, 2025
With days remaining until the FIJI Water Flying Fijians go head-to-head with Australia, coach Mick Byrne expresses confidence in his team’s ability to emerge victorious due to the high caliber of professional players within the squad. Having spent...
Narube flags risky tax forecast
FBC News
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July 5, 2025
Aerial shot of Suva City. [File Photo] The government’s 2025–2026 budget is built on shaky revenue projections, according to former Reserve Bank Governor and Unity Fiji Party Leader Savenaca Narube. He warns the optimistic tax forecast puts Fiji...
Cierra's Team Broke Down Social Media Strategy Before 'Love Island' Exit
Us Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Cierra Ortega’s social media team broke down their strategy for her online presence — including how they weathered viewer backlash — just days before her racism scandal led to her Love Island USA exit. Cierra’s friend and the person running her...
Abuse of office trial set for November
Fiji Sun
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July 8, 2025
Bail was extended for all three accused persons. Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Health Minister Neil Sharma and former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Photo: Ronald Kumar The High Court in Suva has set a trial date to hear...
Eastern China swelters under early heatwave
FBC News
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July 4, 2025
[Source: Reuters] Sweltering heat enveloped China’s eastern seaboard on Friday. As a high-pressure system settled over the country’s most populous region, baking key agricultural and manufacturing hubs along the Yangtze River and raising fears of...
“I honestly got scared”— Love Island USA’s Yulissa clears the air about how she was removed after racial slur controversy
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Yulissa Escobar is now addressing the circumstances behind her early exit from Love Island USA season 7. The 27-year-old entered the Fiji villa during the premiere but was no longer seen in episode 2. Peacock did not release a public explanation...
Letters to the Editor | July 4, 2025
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
Weed tops drug-related cases! Speaking during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT), Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu revealed that Fiji recorded more than 2400 drug-related cases in just 12 months, with the...
Big push to ditch tourism dependence
FBC News
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July 4, 2025
The government is moving to reduce Fiji’s heavy reliance on tourism by pushing investment into renewable energy and new industries. Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad said the focus was on building a stronger, more...
China takes risks to stop Myanmar rebel victory
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
[Source: Reuters] The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December...