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Talks underway for majority stakes in marina
The Fiji Times
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June 30, 2025
INVESTMENT company Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) has executed a conditional share sale agreement with Skeggs Group Limited for the potential acquisition of Skeggs’ 23.5 per cent shareholding in Port Denarau Marina Limited (PDML). Should the...
Marape leads path for regional unity and reform at 23rd MSG Summit
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for sweeping reforms, deeper cooperation, and renewed unity among Melanesian countries. Addressing the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit on Monday, 23 June, in Suva, Fiji,...
The best cruise lines for solo cruisers
Cruise Passenger
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July 1, 2025
There are three types of solo travellers: singles who want to mingle, introverts who prefer to keep to themselves, and those who are a bit of both. Cruising is ideal for each of these personalities, as a flexible style of travel that can be...
Nawaibuta Holdings Ltd complex breaks ground in Korovou
Fijivillage
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Great news for the people of Korovou as there will be a new shopping complex in their area after the groundbreaking ceremony of the new commercial development by the Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL), in partnership with Nawaibuta Properties Pte...
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...
FEATURE | Why May 14 matters, two versions, one COI report
The Fiji Times
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July 12, 2025
I have never written to our President before (or anyone else’s president for that matter). So, it was with some solemnity that on July 3 last week I pressed ‘send’ on my very first email to His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalababalavu. I also copied...
Sabrina Khan shines at Bollywood
Fiji Sun
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June 30, 2025
This impressive sweep highlights the collaborative strength of the production team. Brisbane-based filmmaker Sabrina Khan. Brisbane-based filmmaker Sabrina Khan is celebrating a string of international successes for her powerful short film, Mercy...
Australia expects Chinese spying during major war games, renews warning over Pacific military base
Malay Mail
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July 13, 2025
SYDNEY, July 13 — Australia’s government said today it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China...
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...
Ministry enhances livestock surveillance
FBC News
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June 28, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture is prioritizing the development of comprehensive plans to improve surveillance of insect populations and pest activity, especially in the livestock sector. The Ministry has received an increase in funding to $115...
China likely to spy on drills: Australia
Taipei Times
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July 13, 2025
The Australian government yesterday said it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the US and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China wants to establish a...
Lions banter is good fun -- but also an utter embarrassment for Australian rugby
ESPN Australia
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June 30, 2025
The British & Irish Lions got their Australian tour off to the ideal start, hammering Western Force 54-7. Meanwhile, the Wallabies are continuing their preparation for the one-off Test with Fiji. Sam Bruce looks into both camps ahead of the...
Slightly increased expenditure policy in 2025-26 budget
The Fiji Times
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June 30, 2025
THE 2025-2026 National Budget will see a slightly increased expenditure policy, in anticipation of the ongoing global trade war between the larger world economies. Speaking at the 50th Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants (FICA) Annual Congress...
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...
FCCC warns of AI-generated deepfake scam using fake news video and investment claims
Fijivillage
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People are being alerted to a highly deceptive scam video currently circulating online which is a deepfake, generated using artificial intelligence without the knowledge or consent of the individuals or institutions portrayed. Fijian Competition...
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...
Samoa citizen arrives home safely from Israel amid unrest in Middle East
Samoa News
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June 30, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Ms. Polino Falevaai from The Scientific Research Organization Of Samoa (SROS) who was attending a 10-month training on agricultural research and innovations in Israel has returned home safely on Saturday 28 June, after...
The English Controversy
Mauritius Times
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July 11, 2025
Mauritius Times – 70 Years “For the young people of the Commonwealth, the importance of the English language is that it opens the door to education at every level up to the highest” By Peter Ibbotson So, the controversy — English or French as the...
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...
Ukraine on track to withdraw from Ottawa anti-personnel mines treaty
FBC News
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June 29, 2025
[Source: Reuters] President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had signed a decree to pull Ukraine out of the Ottawa Convention banning the production and use of anti-personnel mines as a necessary step in view of Russian tactics in their...