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Fijian Drua flyer gets call up to face Lions
The Fiji Times
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July 18, 2025
Another Fijian player has joined the inaugural First Nations and Pasifika XV team that will face the British & Irish Lions next Tuesday Winger Ponipate Loganimasi becomes the third Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Flying Fijian player to join the...
How the Suva temple remains the biggest milestone in the history of the Church in Fiji
Deseret News - Utah
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July 17, 2025
It is apropos that the recent events commemorating the Church’s 70th anniversary in the South Pacific island nation of Fiji began at the temple. Three days of events — including a cultural celebration, sports activities, games and a Sunday...
$20m investment – 16 New Zealand businesses registered in Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 17, 2025
NEW Zealand businesses committed to an investment pipeline of about $20million in Fiji last year, according to Investment Fiji. Investment Fiji chief executive officer (CEO) Kamal Chetty confirmed this in an interview with this newspaper, saying...
Nauru could earn millions after backing US deep sea mining pathway
RNZ
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July 17, 2025
The Metals Company Photo: Facebook / The Metals Company Nauru is a step closer to mining in international waters under highly contentious United States legislation. The path has been set out in the nation's new agreement with Canadian mining group...
More Women Are Booking Golf Trips—and the Travel Industry Is Taking Note
Vogue - New York
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July 17, 2025
Golf’s image has traditionally been skewed one way: an older man in a collared shirt and khakis, clubs in hand, ready for an afternoon on the green. But that’s changing. Since 2019, female golfers have seen a 41% increase, according to the...
Energy-saving ovens to boost Fiji’s food industry
FBC News
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July 16, 2025
A new partnership between Vision Commercial and global oven brand UNOX is set to benefit chefs, students and small food businesses across Fiji. UNOX, a company based in Italy and known for its smart, energy-efficient ovens, has teamed up with...
Fiji’s drug crisis now a national emergency, says Police Minister
Pacific Media Network
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Fiji’s escalating drug crisis is now a national emergency, says the Minister for Police Major General Iowane Naivalurua, as the country looks beyond its borders for help. Speaking in the Fijian Parliament yesterday, Naivalurua says illicit drug...
25 Years On, Wilson Finds A New Home - In Fiji
Scoop
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Thursday, 17 July 2025, 11:33 am Press Release: Tourism Fiji Nadi, Fiji: After 25 years, the world’s most famous volleyball, Wilson, has finally been found on the shores of Fiji. In a heartwarming tribute video titled “Wilson’s Happily Ever...
World-famous volleyball Wilson will wash up on Aussie shores as part of Tourism Fiji campaign
Travel Weekly
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July 16, 2025
Tourism Fiji has rescued the world’s most famous volleyball, Wilson, after 25 years lost at sea, and it is set to make its way to Australian shores this week. To mark the Wilson’s landmark return, Tourism Fiji has released a short film to welcome...
Tubuna defends $50K UN trip, says it advanced $25M Fiji Blue Economy project
The Fiji Times
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July 16, 2025
Assistant Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Sakiusa Tubuna said he made only one international trip between April 2023-April 2024 that cost the government $50,938.19. This was to the 2024 UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. He said he...
Wilson finds paradise in Fiji
FBC News
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July 16, 2025
Wilson the volleyball has found his happy ending on the beaches of Fiji. Tourism Fiji has released a new short film showing Wilson living a new life in the islands, 25 years after drifting away in the movie Cast Away. Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill...
Non-sugar policy launched
The Fiji Times
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July 18, 2025
THE new Fiji Non-Sugar Agriculture Sector Policy 2025-2035 is a roadmap and a bold vision that will steer Fiji’s agricultural sector towards lasting food security and resilience in the face of global change, and prosperity for every Fijian. Acting...
Consumer Council raises red flag on Livegood, and calls on financial institutions and mobile wallet service providers to be vigilant
Fijivillage
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Consumer Council raises red flag on Livegood, and calls on financial institutions and mobile wallet service providers to be vigilant The Consumer Council of Fiji confirms they have engaged with the Anti-Scam Taskforce in relation to a possible...
Agriculture Ministry to focus on increasing kava, turmeric and dalo exports
Fijivillage
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The Ministry of Agriculture is working to boost export earnings by increasing production of key commodities such as kava, turmeric, taro, ginger, cocoa and coffee, and by addressing supply chain challenges to improve market access. This has been...
Rural communities to benefit from energy funding
FBC News
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July 16, 2025
[Source: sas.com.fj] The Ministry of Public Works says it fully supports the 2025–2026 national budget, highlighting its strong focus on infrastructure and rural energy development. Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau says $800 million has been allocated...
Mill upgrade – PCL normalises cement supply
The Fiji Times
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July 18, 2025
Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) subsidiary Pacific Cement Pte Ltd has completed commissioning works on its repaired cement mill. FHL Board deputy chairman Sakiusa Raivoce confirmed production had resumed with PCL now supplying both bulk and bagged...
Artist sees bright future for Fiji’s beauty industry
FBC News
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July 15, 2025
Local makeup artist Leshni Devi is optimistic about the future of Fiji’s beauty industry, as more young people pursue formal training and certification to develop their skills and follow their passion. Devi, who has worked in the beauty sector for...
‘Voyage to Zero’ | Shipping company launches new program
The Fiji Times
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July 15, 2025
Swire Shipping launched its Voyage to Zero carbon insetting program onboard its MV Apia Chief vessel in Suva last week. Carbon insetting allows companies to reduce their carbon footprint by investing in emissions reduction or carbon removal...
Emotional Wainiqolo dedicates Flying Fijians win to late father, mother and wife
Fijivillage
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An emotional Jiuta Wainiqolo has dedicated the Fiji Water Flying Fijians 29-14 win over Scotland, to his late father. Wainiqolo also dedicated it to his wife Fiona, back in France who is pregnant with their first child. He also dedicated the win...
Seruiratu says 40,000 Fijians left between 2022-2023, worsening skills shortage
Fijivillage
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Over 40,000 people leaving our shores between 2022 and 2023 has placed immense pressure on Fiji’s workforce. While opposing the 2025/2026 National Budget, the Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu highlighted that this figure represents a net...