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These hotels are the closest you can stay to the 'Love Island USA' villa in Fiji — rooms are cheap
AOL
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Westend61/Getty Images Treasure Island is a small island within the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji in the South Pacific. Key Points The Love Island USA villa’s secret location is not open to the public—however, you can have a reality TV star-worthy trip...
Tourism industry body marks 60th anniversary
The Fiji Times
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July 7, 2025
THE Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) has, for six decades, navigated through the unpredictable currents of nation-building and industry development. Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) chief executive officer Fantasha Lockington...
Fijiana 7s four in 15s squad
FBC News
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July 7, 2025
Source: Fiji Rugby / Facebook Four Fijiana 7s reps have been included in the national 15s extended squad to prepare for the upcoming tour of the United States. Mere Vocevoce, Kelerayani Luvu, Verenaisi Ditavutu and Ilisapeci Delaiwau are part of...
These Hotels Are The Closest You Can Stay to the 'Love Island USA' Villa in Fiji—and Rooms Start at Just $74 a Night
Travel + Leisure
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The Love Island USA villa’s secret location is not open to the public—however, you can have a reality TV star-worthy trip nearby. While the exact location of the villa remains off-limits to the public, nearby resorts like First Landing and Landers...
'Fiji will be a different challenge,' warns Josh Bayliss after Scots open tour with hard-fought victory
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
Scotland back-rower Josh Bayliss has warned they will take nothing for granted next weekend when they continue their summer tour against Fiji in Suva. The Scots began their tour with a hard-fought 29-26 victory over the Maori All Blacks in...
Māori Queen welcomed in Fiji to strengthen ancestral bonds ahead of chiefly installation
Pacific Media Network
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The Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, was officially welcomed by the Fijian government during a traditional ceremony at the new Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) complex in Suva on Wednesday. The Māori monarch is in Fiji for the...
Mayor learned of billionaires' arena project collapse while holidaying in Fiji
Northern Advocate
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The Auckland Arena was proposed by Auckland rich-listers Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams, and American billionaires Bill Foley and Bennett Rosenthal, with the idea of building a new home for Auckland FC at no cost to ratepayers. It was pitched to...
Niubalavu grateful for Fijians in Palau
FBC News
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July 9, 2025
Inoke Niubalavu [file photo] Baseball Fiji third baseman Inoke Niubalavu says the support from Fijians now living in Palau has made a huge difference for them during the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. Niubalavu says travelling over 5,000 kilometres to...
Brumbies vs British and Irish Lions live: Latest score and updates as tourists rocked by fast start
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
What will the Lions be looking for tonight? It is properly cold in Canberra, those in attendance layered up with overnight temperatures not far above freezing. The Lions have suggested this week that they want to go through the front door a little...
Visa free Pacific-Australia travel is the next logical step in the relationship
The Interpreter
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July 9, 2025
On my first visit to Vanuatu, I spent a week on the island of Pentecost. Among its many colourful inhabitants was a 30-something teacher from the United Kingdom, who’d made his way there on holiday and never left. He’d married, settled into island...
Queenstown, Air NZ shine in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
The New Zealand Herald
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July 9, 2025
One reader praised Queenstown for being “active and outdoor-oriented”, while another said the resort town is “the most beautiful location I’ve ever laid my eyes on”. The magazine cited its access to hiking trails, adventure sports and Lake...
Solomon Islands, Fijian students stranded in Israel return safely home
RNZ
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July 9, 2025
Left to right: Leeroy Wate, Diotee Deromae, Christina Eddie, Janice Kotu and Barnabas Firivave. Photo: Solomon Islands Government Five Solomon Islands and 13 Fijian students have all returned home after being stranded in Israel during its 12-day...
‘Ridiculous’: Aussie mum stunned after son’s holiday leave ‘not approved’ by school
Sky News Australia
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July 9, 2025
Australian parents have voiced their shock after learning schools and can mark a child's absence as unapproved if they go on holiday during the term. Popular influencer Sarah Stevenson, known as Sarah's Day on Instagram, told her 1.2 million...
King Tupou VI honoured with state welcome in Fiji
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 8, 2025
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u were formally welcomed at Fiji’s State House yesterday, marking the start of a significant State visit. The King was accorded a 100-man Guard of Honour and conferred the title of Honorary Companion of the Order...
Uni Fiji proposes national service for youth
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
[File Photo] The University of Fiji is recommending a mandatory National Service curriculum to assist with building social responsibility among young people. The recommendation is part of the University’s contribution to the on-going Education Act...
Fiji Water incentive questioned
FBC News
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July 5, 2025
A seven-year tax holiday granted to Fiji Water has sparked further public debate after a businessman challenged its economic logic at the post-budget forum. The businessman, who said he has raised the issue multiple times in members’ forums...
Tongan royals on historic visit to Fiji, strengthening ties and celebrating heritage
Pacific Media Network
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The Tongan King is feeling more at home after arriving in Fiji to attend the installation of one of the country’s paramount chiefs. King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho arrived in Suva on Tuesday ahead of their visit to Lakeba in the Lau...
Down to business | Scotland anticipates tough Fijian outfit
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
The Scotland Rugby team wasted no time as they jumped straight into their first training session at Albert Park in Suva yesterday, ahead of their upcoming Test match against the FIJI Water Flying Fijians on Saturday. Jamie Richie, a forward for...
PS: Fiji does not have an agritourism policy in place
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
FIJI does not have an agritourism policy in place, however, a gastronomy tourism strategy being discussed at a three-day workshop could lay the groundwork for one, said Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation permanent secretary Salaseini...
PRF hails foresight in sustainable tourism
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
OTHER options to mitigate the cost of living should have been explored other than the 2.5 per cent reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT). This is the view of Westpac Fiji senior economist Shamal Chand in the bank’s latest Westpac Wave, in which he...