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Thinking of visiting Fiji? 'Love Island USA,' cheap flights and no visa make now the time
AOL
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You got a text! But are you getting a flight? If the latest season of Love Island USA has you considering seeking your own romance in Fiji, it could be a great time to go, and you won't be alone. According to Expedia, hotel searches for Fiji were...
Fiji Women and Marshall Islands Men Take Day One Wins
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) – The FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1tipped off with an exhilarating Stop 1 in Koror, setting the stage for an action-packed week of 3x3 action. After a day of intense competition, Fiji's women's team and...
China Denies Pacific Military Base Ambitions After Fiji PM Flags Concerns
StratNews Global
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July 3, 2025
Home China China Denies Pacific Military Base Ambitions After Fiji PM Flags Concerns Fiji's Prime Minister said on Wednesday his country had development cooperation with China, but was opposed to Beijing establishing a military base in the Pacific...
Fiji says would not welcome China military presence in Pacific
Inquirer
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July 2, 2025
SYDNEY — Fiji’s prime minister said Wednesday that China should not be allowed to gain a permanent military foothold in the strategically contested South Pacific region. China has spent years cementing its influence in a string of Pacific island...
Fiji look to soften up Wallabies before Lions series
Channel News Asia
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July 2, 2025
MELBOURNE :All but forgotten in the hype of a British and Irish Lions tour, Fiji have gathered in a rain-soaked corner of eastern Australia to plot a confidence-killing defeat of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. Fiji's Australian coach Mick Byrne has...
Fiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Fiji is opposed to China setting up a military base in the Pacific Islands, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Wednesday, adding that it did not need such a base to project power, as shown by an...
Fiji steps up to fill ADF soldier shortage
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Fijians may soon enlist in the Australian Defence Force as part of a potential deal between the two countries. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said he was open to formalising an arrangement that would allow Fijians to serve in the ADF, following...
Fiji looking forward rather than at Wallabies triumph
Nyngan Observer
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July 2, 2025
"Totally, we've done it once, so surely we can do it again and to get a win over Australia in Australia, that would be massive for the whole team," said Mata, who started at No.8 in their World Cup clash.
Fiji Va’a bags two more
The Fiji Times
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July 2, 2025
Team Fiji Va’a continued their successful run at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, adding two more medals to their collection on the second day of competition. This was their fifth medafter winning two bronze and a silver on Day One. The Super...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 2: Palau Men and Fiji Women Victorious
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - The competition was fierce at Stop 2 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1. Multiple games went to overtime, Vanuatu achieved a major upset victory, two-point shots were raining down, and the home fans had a...
Fiji and Australia to collaborate on cybercrime, border security and defence
Fijivillage
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Fiji and Australia are stepping up their partnership to tackle cybercrime, strengthen border security, and deepen defence cooperation, following high-level talks between Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Minister Tony Burke. Rabuka...
Fiji swimmers top 100 meters breaststroke heats event, through to the finals
The Fiji Times
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July 2, 2025
22-year-old Samuel Yalimaiwai and 18-year-old Kelera Mudunasoko have both qualified for the 100 meters breaststroke final this afternoon at 5pm. Clocking a time of 1.02.67 and 1.14.20 the two athletes are currently the fastest in their individual...
DPM: Fiji missed out on a major investment opportunity
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
FIJI missed out on a major investment opportunity nearly two decades ago, one that could have brought $1.6 billion into the country, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica. Mr Kamikamica said Fiji Water had...
Agriculture still king in Fiji’s workforce
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Fiji’s job market is still heavily tied to farms and markets with over a third of all workers employed in agriculture and sales. This is based on findings from the Fiji Bureau of Statistics 2023–24 Employment and Unemployment Survey. It showed...
Coral Gene Bank – Fiji – a global leader in ocean conservation and sustainable tourism
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated June 16, 2025 FIJI stands proud as a global leader in ocean conservation and sustainable tourism under the stewardship of the Coalition Government. Deputy Prime...
Coffee gold mines – Businesswoman optimistic about Fiji’s brewing future in industry
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
SOME Fijians may have gold mines behind their homes without realising it, according to a representative from Ona Coffee Pte Ltd. Businesswoman Noleen Billings said many properties in Fiji already have coffee growing wild and residents may not even...
14-year-old Adi Ulamila aims to make late father proud as she debuts for Fiji Kulas
Fijivillage
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14-year-old Adi Ulamila aims to make late father proud as she debuts for Fiji Kulas The youngest Fiji Kulas player, Adi Ulamila Reva, will be playing for more than just a win when she takes the field on Saturday in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup...
Budapest Convention – Fiji leads Pacific in global cybercrime fight
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
FIJI has become the first Pacific country, and the 50th globally, to sign the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention against Cybercrime, demonstrating its commitment to global cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime. Fiji’s...
BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Game plan
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne emphasised the importance of focusing on getting their game right and bringing energy to the field as they prepare to face Australia this weekend. Despite facing some challenges such as weather...
195 active projects in Fiji worth $5.5billion
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
FIJI, at present, is home to 195 active investment projects worth an estimated $5.5billion, with the potential to grow to $13b, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica. Mr Kamikamica said the projects spanned...