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File formal complaint, Rabuka tells Ali
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has stated that Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) coordinator Shamima Ali is entitled to formally lodge any concerns she has regarding Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, as a...
Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago honour PM Modi with top awards, joining 23 others
Mint
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July 5, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a five-nation tour, was conferred with highest civilian honours ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday and 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ on Wednesday. He has 25...
‘Love Island USA’ Cierra Ortega’s Team Speaks Out On Racist Behavior
TV Shows Ace
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July 6, 2025
Love Island USA star Cierra Ortega is in extremely hot water over a racial slur she made in 2015 and 2020. Now, her team is speaking out on what happened and where they stand with the Season 7 islander amid all of the drama. So, what are their...
Indian brands tap heritage pride to boost sales
FBC News
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July 6, 2025
[Source: Reuters] Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada ‘sandal scandal’ in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back to the 12th century, raising hopes of reviving a...
Lions lack an identity — it’s time to show what they stand for
The Times
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The British & Irish Lions took a day off on Sunday. Some players went to the Sydney Roosters rugby league game, others went to the beach. None made a two-hour pilgrimage up the New South Wales coast to pay tribute to Robert Seddon, captain of the...
TLTB reduces national rental arrears to $22 million
Fijivillage
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The iTaukei Land Trust Board has successfully reduced its national rental arrears from $31.6 million as of 1st January, 2025 to $22 million by 30th June, 2025. TLTB says this marks a significant reduction of $9.6 million, representing a 30.45...
Pacific Mini Games preparations enter final stage
The Fiji Times
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June 22, 2025
Team Fiji is in its final stages of preparation for the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, which will be held from June 29 to July 9. Speaking at the team assembly held yesterday at the UseAID Theatre at the University of the South Pacific (USP), chef...
A soulful tribute to eternal Hindi film classics
Indian Newslink
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July 6, 2025
Khamoshiyaan Eight promises melodies embellished by legendary voices at Sky Theatre, Auckland on July 19, 2025 A confluence of Raag, Swar and Vyanjan: Vidya Teke promises the best at the Eighth Edition of ‘Khamoshiyaan Gun Gungunane Lagi’ on July...
Farm to lounge – ‘Vale Kava’ redefines the kava experience
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
A MEETING point, a gathering place, a home, and a barbeque – that’s how the revamped Lami Kava outlet on Nukuwatu Street in Lami was described. The new space now known as Vale Kava was officially opened last Friday by Deputy Prime Minister and...
Sloppy Lions fail Test auditions after struggling past Waratahs
The Times
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Was it something in the Sydney air; or something in their own performance? Or was it the heroic resistance of the NSW Waratahs? The air was sucked out of the Lions’ momentum on Saturday — what was sleek became ragged. Frankly, as the game wore on,...
Minister: Mills running at a loss
The Fiji Times
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June 22, 2025
Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh says Fiji’s sugar mills are currently running at a loss due to low cane supply and underperformance. “Right now, we’re losing money because the mills are running below capacity,” he said. Mr Singh said even with...
Love Island USA Sees A Surprise Guest From The Bravo Universe
TheThings
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June 21, 2025
Love Island USA Season 7 is heating up everyone's television screens when it comes to all those steamy make-out sessions during the challenges. Although the games have tested quite a few couples in Fiji, it's been peak television to say the least....
Mill works cost $18m
The Fiji Times
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June 22, 2025
More than $18million has been invested in mill upgrades and preventative maintenance across the country, according to Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh. “The work done at all mills across Fiji, including Labasa, was part of the push to ensure a...
In the Pacific, 'who has kava is king' but some fear it's hurting families
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 5, 2025
Michael Louze has seen a kava-led boom unfolding on the roads of Vanuatu's remote islands. Over the 25 years he's exported the crop, he's never seen prices so high — or growers so flush with cash. "Farmers are buying Land Cruisers with cash...
Pacific worker’s dream ends in tragedy in Australia
FBC News
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July 5, 2025
A PALM worker from the Solomon Islands and 34-year-old father of two was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Griffith, in the NSW Riverina, on Monday, April 28, 2025.[Photo Credit: AAP Image/Supplied by Kenneth Kuni] Argen Kuni left the...
Siqila fired up for Suva’s Skipper cup campaign
FBC News
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June 22, 2025
Sakiusa Siqila [File Photo] Fresh off national duty with the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team, Sakiusa Siqila is eager to shift gears as he prepares to don Suva’s colours in the upcoming Skipper Cup competition. Siqila’s return is expected to inject...
Is Gen Z Redefining Solo Travel And Sustainable Tourism In India?
Free Press Journal
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July 6, 2025
Travel is booming these days. A big role is played by the young demographic (18-28) who are travelling solo or in a group. This trend is worth looking into. Pratham Ahuja, a Travel Enthusiast based in Gurugram, started travelling due to curiosity...
MP demands answers over Tongan Navy’s unchecked arrival in Lakeba with dignitaries and crop
The Fiji Times
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July 5, 2025
Questions have been raised on whether Immigration and Biosecurity checks were done on individuals who arrived on a Tongan Navy ship at Lakeba yesterday. The Tongan Navy brought in dignitaries and crop from Tonga for the installation of the Tui...
Shamima wants PM to deal with minister | ‘Sack him’
The Fiji Times
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June 22, 2025
Women’s activist Shamima Ali has made a strong call for Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to remove Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh from his Cabinet. This push follows a series of public outbursts by Mr Singh...
Pacific news in brief for 1 July
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Niue government buildings Photo: RNZ/ Sally Round Niue - budget Health, education, social welfare and government salaries have receives a boost in the Niue government's new NZ$12.5 million (US$7.6m) deficit budget. Last week, the island's finance...