Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Fiji Water Celebrates 'Origins,' Introduces Slim Bottle
MediaPost
·
Fiji Water's new 30-second campaign — "Origins"— was created by the Wonderful Agency. The spot is running on broadcast TV, streaming, social and retail at gas-station pump toppers and U.S. convenience stores. The art design and animation is by...
Minister Singh condemns daylight vandalism at Suva temple
The Fiji Times
·
July 11, 2025
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Charan Jeath Singh has expressed deep concern over the vandalism at the Samabula Shiv Mandir this afternoon. In a statement, he described the act as both criminal and a direct attack on Fiji’s values of respect,...
Fiji, SI, Vanuatu historic joint submission of ECS areas to UN
The Islandsun
·
July 11, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu together have presented a joint submission of Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) areas to the United Nations, a move considered historic. According to a recent statement from SPC, (The Pacific...
Fiji’s Heleina Young and Samoa’s John Tafi named Outstanding Athletes at 2025 Pacific Mini Games closing ceremony
Island Times
·
July 11, 2025
Koror, Palau | July 9, 2025— The 2025 Pacific Mini Games officially concluded on Tuesday evening at the Palau National Track, where athletes, officials, and fans gathered for the closing ceremony — a celebration of athletic excellence, cultural...
Fiji finished second in Palau, Young outstanding
Fiji Sun
·
July 11, 2025
Former Fijiana 7s player and national sprinter Heleina Young was crowned the overall outstanding female athlete. Team Fiji won 27 gold, 30 silvers and 24 bronze to secure second place at the Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau which ended on...
Fiji innovates sugarcane harvesting
FBC News
·
July 10, 2025
Harvester in Japan Fiji lacks specialized harvesters for farming on hilly and rugged land, which makes it hard for sugarcane farmers in places like Drumasi, Malele, and Dovata. To help, the Ministry of Sugar Industry is bringing in a special...
Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands submit landmark ocean claims covering 453,400km²
The Fiji Times
·
July 10, 2025
In a historic move, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu have submitted three Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) claims to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS), securing 453,400 square kilometres of shared ocean...
British and Irish Lions v AUNZ XV preview: Tourists to ‘dispatch’ All Blacks and Wallabies-laden outfit if they can overcome ‘major threat’
Planet Rugby
·
July 10, 2025
One final hit out for the British and Irish Lions as Andy Farrell’s charges tackle an AUNZ Invitational XV at the Adelaide Oval before the Test series commences. After stumbling at the first hurdle, against Argentina, the famous touring outfit has...
Hawick’s Darcy Graham tells of delight at seeing Scotland teammates given British and Irish Lions call-ups despite missing out himself
The Southern Reporter
·
July 11, 2025
Hawick’s Darcy Graham has told of his delight at seeing Scotland teammates such as Finn Russell and Duhan van der Merwe given British and Irish Lions call-ups this summer despite his disappointment at – so far, at least – missing out himself....
Fiji's Hotel Market: Strong growth fuelled by tourism boom - JLL
The Hotel Conversation
·
JLL has released its "Fiji Hotel Market Dynamics 2025" report, highlighting the significant growth and future potential of Fiji's hotel and tourism industry. The sector has experienced substantial growth driven by record visitor arrivals, strong...
Vanuatu win final group game but lose out on semi-final place to Fiji
The Fiji Times
·
July 11, 2025
With Solomon Islands winning 5-0 over Tonga in the first game of the day, Vanuatu knew that they needed to win by at least two goals in order to secure a semi-final place, while Fiji needed just a point to secure top spot in Group B. The Kulas...
Did Huda from Love Island USA Sell Perfume on TikTok? Viral AI Video Scammed Fans
Epicstream - North Carolina
·
Huda Mustafa is not just a girl's girl, but her secret signature scent earned plenty of compliments from castmates in the Love Island USA villa. What perfume is she using, and did she really sell it on TikTok? Here's what we found out! What...
Commentary: Can ‘Love Island USA’ watch parties offer a guide for saving linear television?
Los Angeles Times
·
July 11, 2025
When it became clear that the couple beneath the bedclothes were indeed having sexual intercourse, the West Hollywood crowd that had come to watch cheered loudly and with the exultant delight that one imagines might erupt from courtiers overseeing...
Solomon Islands Topple Tonga To Advance To Women’s Nations Cup Semi-Finals
Scoop
·
Solomon Islands came into their final Group B game against Tonga knowing they needed to win in order to secure likely passage to the semi-finals and put Vanuatu under pressure to get a result against hosts and group leaders Fiji in the second game...
Is Nicolandria Real? Who Will Win? ‘Love Island USA’ Stars Weigh In
Us Weekly
·
July 11, 2025
Fresh out of the villa and on Zoom with Us Weekly, dumped Love Island USA Islanders are tackling burning questions about the final days of season 7. First up? Nicolandria, of course. Even before Cierra’s early exit from the show, social media...
James O’Connor returns to Wallabies for British and Irish Lions series
The New Zealand Herald
·
July 11, 2025
“We need to improve our accuracy and cohesion with a very short runway leading up to the first test in eight days.” O’Connor was a revelation for the Crusaders in their charge to the Super Rugby title this season after a move from the Queensland...
$2b trade target
The Fiji Times
·
July 11, 2025
MEMBERS of the New Zealand-Fiji Business Council (NZFBC) are on a mission to fulfil their part in the $2billion bilateral trade target by 2030, initially set by the Prime Ministers of the two countries during the first official visit to Fiji by...
Tourism Fiji releases new campaign produced by BBC StoryWorks
Australian Leisure
·
Tourism Fiji has released a new campaign produced by BBC StoryWorks which shows audiences a different side to the island nation beyond its idyllic beaches and world-class surf breaks The campaign highlights how the authentic cultural experiences...
Fiji's 3x3 basketball teams secure gold and qualify for U23 World Cup and Commonwealth Games
RNZ
·
July 9, 2025
Fiji men's (right) won against the Solomon Islands 19-18 in the 3x3 basketball competition at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. 9 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / Team Fiji History was made in the inaugural 3x3 basketball competition at the 2025...
He’s back: Veteran James O’Connor is in the Wallabies squad to play the British and Irish Lions
Lethbridge Herald
·
July 11, 2025
By Canadian Press on July 10, 2025. BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — James O’Connor has returned to a Wallabies squad almost three years after his last test when the veteran flyhalf was included to face the British and Irish Lions in the first test in...