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Cierra Ortega Net Worth: How the Love Island Star Made—and Lost—Her Influence
Finance Monthly
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July 7, 2025
Cierra Ortega Net Worth: How the Love Island Star Made—and Lost—Her Influence. Cierra Ortega: Essential Profile Net Worth (2025): Estimated $150,000 – $250,000 Born: 1999/2000 (Age 25) Profession: Content Creator, Reality TV Personality...
It’s a dream come true - Baselala
Fijivillage
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20-year-old Fiji Water Flying Fijians halfback Philip Baselala is expecting a tough match against the Wallabies this season, however, he says getting named in the 23-member team will be a dream come true. Baselala joined the Swire Shipping Fijian...
Meet Thomas – SPTO’s New Marketing Intern from New Caledonia!
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 27, 2025
There’s a new face in the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) family—Thomas, our new Marketing Intern from New Caledonia! SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker welcomed the French-speaking intern to the SPTO team and highlighted that...
Love Island USA stars leave medical experts torn on cold sore speculation amid controversy
The Mirror US
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July 7, 2025
Many fans have spotted what appears to be a cold sore on a couple of the contestants of Love Island USA. Love Island USA is an American spinoff of the popular reality dating competition series. The series, which airs on Peacock, follows the same...
Ministry moves to stop deadly crop disease
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
[File Photo] The Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to fight the kava dieback disease threatening farmers’ livelihoods. Assistant Minister Tomasi Tunabuna said the ministry was working closely with farmers and experts to track the...
Initiative to shape Pacific food tourism routes
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Local Pacific producers will get targeted mentoring to align their products with tourist demands through a new regional project led by the Food and Agriculture Organization. FAO expert Federico Mattei states the initiative aims to create tourism...
Air Tahiti Welcomes TERAIEFA, A New ATR 72-600, And Strengthens Its Commitment To Archipelago Connectivity
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 27, 2025
As part of its ongoing modernisation strategy, Air Tahiti is proud to announce the addition of a new ATR 72-600, named TERAIEFA, to its fleet. This name, meaning “the appearing sky” or “the skies that appear or are born” in Reo Mihiroa (one of the...
'Love Island USA' Season 7 Stars Nic and Olandria's Relationship Timeline
Us Weekly
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July 7, 2025
Love Island USA’s Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen thought their second-chance romance was fate, but what they didn’t realize was how much fan interest inspired their season 7 relationship. The Peacock dating show, which returned in June...
ORTT FOR PM MODI
Trinidad Express
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive Trinidad and Tobago’s highest award – the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT) – during his official visit to this country this week. The Express understands that the Kamla...
Tourism boom stalls
FBC News
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July 1, 2025
[file photo] Tourism recovery is underway but remains weaker than hoped, according to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s June 2025 Economic Review. Visitor arrivals in May rose to 86,587, up 4.4 percent compared to the same month last year. Growth was...
Inflation eases to 2.3% in June as price drops offset food and health hikes
The Fiji Times
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July 1, 2025
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of June slipped further down to 2.3 percent. This compares to the CPI rate of 2.9 percent in May. The Fiji Bureau of Statistics said the Consumer Price Index [CPI] is compiled to indicate average...
Biman outlines goals
The Fiji Times
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July 1, 2025
A 2025–2026 Post Budget Breakfast hosted by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation served as a key platform for discussing the rationale and long-term goals behind the Government’s 2025-2026 National Budget. Held the morning after the budget...
Love Island season 7 USA controversies: Will Peacock reality dating show be stopped?
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
Love Island season 7 USA on Peacock has witnessed several controversies. For viewers, the ridiculous games, steamy make-out sessions and potential relationships that appear on "Love Island USA" are as much of a draw as what happens after they air....
Free yoga at Bryant Park returns for a summer of outdoor classes
SI Live - New York
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July 7, 2025
After the hustle and bustle of a long holiday weekend, what better way to reset than with a breath of fresh air and a moment of mindful movement? Bryant Park Yoga, presented by Halara, invites New Yorkers of all levels to reconnect with their...
Village loan scheme returns after 20 years
FBC News
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June 30, 2025
Housing Minister Maciu Naulumisa [file photo] The Housing Authority of Fiji has revived its Village Housing Loan scheme to help rural and maritime communities access funding for safe and resilient homes. This scheme has been revived after two...
Butter price hike expected
FBC News
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June 30, 2025
The price of butter is expected to rise in the coming weeks as global market pressures continue to affect supply and import costs. Consumers are urged to prepare for price changes following significant increases in the international dairy market....
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...
Discover Papua New Guinea: Culture, Access & Island Adventures
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 26, 2025
Cultural Experiences Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with over 800 distinct languages and countless tribal customs. It’s a land where ancient traditions live vibrantly through festivals, dance, art,...
Why Was Megan Thee Stallion on ‘Love Island USA’?
Hollywood Life
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June 20, 2025
Image Credit: Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion has officially brought the heat to the villa. The Grammy-winning rapper made a surprise appearance on Love Island USA, shaking things up with a high-energy challenge, a bit of flirtation, and the...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Love Island USA’ Host Ariana Madix on Nic and Cierra, Taylor and Olandria — and the 1 Dumping That Shocked Her
NBC News
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July 1, 2025
Ariana Madix is well into her second season as host of “Love Island USA” and has been able to witness some of this summer’s most dramatic and wildly viral moments involving the islanders out in Fiji. In an interview with TODAY.com just before...