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Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region 'must remain a beacon of hope and unity'
The Pacific Island Times
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July 7, 2025
The Pacific Islands Forum's secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,"...
What’s Actually Going On Between Bonnie Blue & Annie Knight?
Marie Claire Australia
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July 8, 2025
Australian OnlyFans creator Annie Knight has weighed in on the not-so-subtle criticism she received from Bonnie Blue after the adult content star was banned from the profitable platform. Speaking with Us Weekly, Knight dismissed any notion of a...
Pacific news in brief for 2 July
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
Sitiveni Rabuka met with Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Photo: Fiji Government Facebook Fiji/Australia - visit Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is leading a delegation on a high-level visit to Australia this...
Why the world’s superyachts are getting bigger than ever
Business Matters
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July 3, 2025
According to industry data from Boat International, 1,203 superyachts were built or ordered globally in 2023 — an all-time record. While the overall number is expected to dip slightly in 2025 to 1,138, the yachts themselves are getting...
Duo stays with Drua
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
THE Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has secured the services of hookers Mesulame Dolokoto and Zuriel Togiatama for the seasons to come. Dolokoto has signed for the next two seasons, while Togiatama is locked in for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific...
Japan plans to expand OSA aid to align with US' Indo-Pacific strategy and pursue military ambitions, analysts say
Global Times
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Latest news Japan plans to supply defense equipment to Thailand, Tonga and six other nations in the current fiscal year as security aid, a government source said Friday, with the aim to ensure safe sea lanes in the Indo-Pacific region where China...
Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region ‘must remain a beacon of…
Pacific News Service
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The Pacific Islands Forum’s secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,”...
When (And Why) Did Armies Start Using 24-Hour Military Time?
SlashGear
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June 29, 2025
Armies started using the 24-hour method of timekeeping as standard military time because, much like police, fire, and medical departments, every branch of the armed services is in continuous operation 24 hours a day. Using the 24-hour method also...
$12 million required for Labasa bypass road project
Fijivillage
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As talks continue on the proposed Labasa bypass road which is expected to ease traffic congestion in Labasa, an estimated $12 million is needed to carry out the project. While speaking during a meeting Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar...
James Gunn slams Zack Snyder on cameo
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
Source: Entertainment Weekly James Gunn and Zack Snyder are going head to head over Superman — though maybe not in the way fans expected. Days before Gunn’s Superman movie flies into theaters, the filmmaker and DC Studios co-chief joined forces...
Taking matters into our own hands: aid dependency in the Pacific
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
By Dr Aisake Valu Eke and Tuya Altangerel SUVA, (DEVPOLICY.ORG) — There has been a marked decline in Pacific development and progress against the SDGs since the early 2000s, attributable to the impacts of major disaster events, remoteness of...
Krishna targets new chapter
FBC News
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July 3, 2025
[Source: oceaniafootballcenter.org] Fiji football star Roy Krishna is gearing up for a comeback after a seven-month recovery, putting to rest rumors of a return to a local Fijian club. Krishna told FBC Sports that he and his team are in active...
Previous victory against the Wallabies does not matter - Byrne
Fijivillage
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The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will not be relying on their win against Australia in the Rugby World Cup in 2023 ahead of the test match against the Wallabies in Newcastle this Sunday. Coach Mick Byrne says their previous victory against the...
From a Holiday-Inspired Spray Tan to a Pink Facial, Here’s Four Salon Treatments We’ve Tried
ProCollective
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July 8, 2025
From a Holiday-Inspired Spray Tan to a Pink Facial, Here’s Four Salon Treatments We’ve Tried PB’s Hannah Gay flags four noteworthy treatments she’s tried (and loved) of late. What: SunEscape Spray Tan Where: The Parlour Room, Clovelly, Sydney A...
How to watch ‘Love Island USA’ for free?
Business Upturn
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July 3, 2025
You can now watch Love Island USA 2025 completely free on CTV in Canada. The new season is packed with romance, drama, and exciting moments as a fresh group of single contestants look for love in beautiful Fiji. The show is hosted by Ariana Madix,...
Exploring new avenues of experiential tourism
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
THE Government is exploring new avenues to build on experiential and gastronomy tourism, says Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation permanent secretary Salaseini Daunabuna. Ms Daunabuna was among the attendees of a three-day regional workshop on...
Al Hamd Smart Living Expands in Tavua, Creating Jobs and Advancing Smart Living Solutions
Fijivillage
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Al Hamd Smart Living Expands in Tavua, Creating Jobs and Advancing Smart Living Solutions Tavua, Fiji – The grand opening of Al Hamd Smart Living’s new and upgraded store at Loloma Complex, Tavua, marks another milestone in the company’s mission...
GHD’s new global chair to be based in New Zealand
NBR
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July 3, 2025
Global professional services company GHD has appointed a new chair — and he is based in New Zealand. Ian Fraser is currently chief executive for the Asia Pacific region for GHD, leading the company’s operations in Australia, New Zealand, the...
Upskilling youths – $14m career centre to train young people
The Fiji Times
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July 2, 2025
THE Wonderful Company, parent company of Fiji Water, has announced the setting up of a $14 million technical career centre in Fiji with the aim of addressing local workforce challenges, including the outflux of skilled labour. Speaking at the 50th...
Woman undergoes surgery having lost arm in lion attack at Darling Downs Zoo
Australian Leisure
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A woman has lost an arm after being bitten by a lion at Darling Downs Zoo, in Pilton, about 50km south of Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, on Sunday morning 6th July. Emergency services were called to the zoo around 8:30am and the woman was...