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Business : Fabindia Marks 10 Years In Malaysia
Bernama
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June 30, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Indian lifestyle brand Fabindia marked its 10th anniversary in Malaysia with a vibrant celebration at a hotel here last Saturday, commemorating a decade of connecting Malaysian consumers with handcrafted products...
Lost upgraded eTransport cards leaves users unable to recover balances
Fijivillage
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An increasing number of consumers in Fiji are expressing concern over the inability to transfer balances or block lost upgraded eTransport cards. The issue came to light recently during fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan, when it was...
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...
Kumar hails budget as ‘fair and inclusive’
The Fiji Times
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June 29, 2025
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has labelled the 2025-2026 National Budget as “quite fair and inclusive one”. Chamber president Lawrence Kumar said the new fiscal budget outlined essential initiatives that had emerged from a...
Uttar Pradesh Association plans an evening of culture
Indian Newslink
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June 29, 2025
Sawan Milan at Mount Roskill Tennis Club on July 5 Venkat Raman Auckland, June 30, 2025 An evening of fun and energy awaits New Zealanders of all communities as ‘Sawan Milan’ gets on its course at the Mount Roskill Tennis Club located at 34 Foch...
Budget must reach the vulnerable, FCCC warns
FBC News
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June 28, 2025
While the government’s intentions to support ordinary Fijians were made clear in yesterday’s national budget announcement, the real challenge now lies in ensuring that this support reaches the most vulnerable. The Fijian Competition and Consumer...
Taskforce to ensure no price gouging after VAT cut
FBC News
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June 28, 2025
[File Photo] A National Price Monitoring Taskforce will be established to safeguard consumer interests. The taskforce will be responsible for ensuring that the tax and duty reductions are properly implemented by retailers and that consumers see...
Reduce tax on essential goods – Shandil
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
THE 2025-2026 National Budget must prioritise the rising cost of living which continues to place significant strain on Fijian households. Consumer Council of Fiji chief executive Seema Shandil said consumers needed a budget that ensured...
Letters to the Editor | June 26, 2025
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
MSG baton passed to Fiji! History repeats itself. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who was PM of Fiji in 1997, played an instrumental role in bringing Fiji into the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) in 1997. In 2025 as the PM, he accepted the role...
Facebook complaints won’t fix issues, says Kamikamica
FBC News
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June 28, 2025
File photo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica is calling on Fijians to stop raising e-ticketing complaints on Facebook and instead report them formally with evidence. Kamikamica’s comments come after an...
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...
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...
Bold, expansionary
The Fiji Times
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June 28, 2025
The Coalition Government yesterday delivered a bold and expansionary 2025-2026 National Budget, with an ambitious plan to drive economic resilience through record investment in infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare, while providing relief to...
Lae factory will deliver clean water to PNG households -Rotomold
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
The man behind one of the South Pacific’s biggest tank manufacturers says a new factory in Lae will help ease long-running water shortages across Papua New Guinea. Prakash Chand, the Managing Director and Chairman of Rotomould Group, officially...
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,”...
Ministry affirms continued support for peacekeeping
FBC News
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June 29, 2025
[file photo] The Ministry of Finance emphasizes the importance of continuing Fiji’s peacekeeping efforts, especially given the challenges in the Middle East and other regions, showing Fiji’s commitment to global peace. To support these efforts,...
Lions must fix shoddy restarts or Suaalii will run them ragged
The Times
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Australia’s players sat together in their Newcastle hotel, where they are preparing for a warm-up Test against Fiji next Sunday, and watched the British & Irish Lions open their tour with a 54-7 victory over Western Force. One Wallaby in...
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...
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...