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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...
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,...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
No refunds on lost bus fare cards
Fiji Sun
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June 27, 2025
Commuters with their new eTransport cards at a Vodafone Fiji Limited outlet. Photo: Vodafone Fiji The chief executive officer of Vodafone Fiji, Elenoa Biukoto has confirmed that all money stored on lost E-ticketing cards will not be transferred to...
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...
Building permits process slow
The Fiji Times
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June 20, 2025
Fiji is among the slowest countries in the region when it comes to issuing building permits, according to the National Fire Authority. NFA official Joel Israel says it currently takes up to 141 days to secure a building permit. “We’ve been...
More agents will be deployed and upgraded etransport cards can operate offline
Fijivillage
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[L-R] Vodafone Fiji CEO, Elenoa Biukoto, fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan, Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica and Consumer Council of Fiji CEO, Seema Shandil E-transport provider, Vodafone Fiji says they will ensure there are more...
Time for Australia to sign non-nuclear treaty
The Saturday Paper
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June 27, 2025
Australia has long been at the forefront of global efforts towards the containment of nuclear threats. Now, in the wake of the American military strikes on Iran, the International Atomic Energy Agency says the global nonproliferation system is on...
Pacific Tourism Organisation represents the region’s Tourism sector at the 2025 Australasia RoundTable
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 19, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) participated in the 2025 Air Service Development Master Class and Australasia Roundtable, to be held from 18 to 20 June 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. SPTO’s attendance was kindly funded by Australia’s...
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...
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,"...
Food import reforms
The Fiji Times
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June 28, 2025
GOVERNMENT is set to review the country’s import protocols because the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) has become too restrictive in some areas. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad told Parliament yesterday,...
Joint taskforce to monitor prices
FBC News
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June 27, 2025
[file photo] A joint enforcement task force has been set up to monitor prices closely on the ground to ensure the benefits of tax reductions are passed to people. The task force is made up of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission,...
Reducing reliance on one supplier
FBC News
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June 27, 2025
The government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the country’s import protocols to open pathways for key food products. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they are actively working with the...