James Barker, executive producer for Love Island USA, has died at age 40. Barker passed away last week while filming the latest season on the South Pacific island nation of Fiji, reportedly due to an unexpected medical emergency. ITV America and Peacock released a statement mourning his loss and celebrating his contributions to the show.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire to end hostilities, announced by the Trump administration. The deal is contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating its operatives from southern Lebanon.
Fiji's government has rejected a proposal by Australian billionaires Ian Malouf and Rob Cromb to build a waste-to-energy plant. The plan faced backlash from landowners and tourism operators due to environmental and health concerns.
Fiji's attempt to control coconut pests by introducing invasive flies led to the extinction of the native Fiji coconut moth, serving as a critical lesson in conservation and biological pest management regarding unintended ecological consequences.
An Indian-origin pilot, Dave Fiji, was killed in a helicopter crash in Georgia hours after his wedding. His bride, Jesni, survived but was trapped for six hours. The crash also killed the helicopter pilot. An investigation is underway.
Pacific nations are grappling with a severe fuel crisis, exacerbated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leading to soaring prices, potential economic slowdown, and increased inflation. The region's heavy reliance on imported oil for transport and electricity makes it particularly vulnerable, impacting daily life, businesses, and government budgets.
The Scots could collect the wooden spoon a year after their historic World Cup run. Why has progress stalled so dramatically?Is it a World Cup hangover? Or a growing injury list? Or something else? These are the questions Scotland supporters are asking themselves in the midst of a disappointing Women’s Six Nations. This was a tournament where legends such as Donna Kennedy were hoping for a third-place finish; the fact the team could end up with the wooden spoon is staggering, especially considering their historic World Cup run last year.Scotland reached the last eight for the first time since 2002 and did so in convincing fashion. They defeated Fiji, their win over Wales was dominant and they challenged Canada, the eventual runners-up, in their final pool match. They were blown away by England in the quarter-final but it was nonetheless a successful campaign. The tournament’s end brought a close to Bryan Easson’s time in charge of the team and a whole new coaching staff were employed. Continue reading...
Anadolu Ajansı (AA) Katılım Finans Zirvesi kapsamında "Katılım Esaslı Yatırım Ürünleri: Getiri Performansı, Yeni Modeller" paneli gerçekleştirildi.
Global game celebrates centenary event in London as players of all ages showcase their skill, style and speed“Table tennis is very good for the mind as well as the body, whatever age you are,” says 73-year-old Wang Qi, the oldest competitor at the Table Tennis Team World Championships in London.Incredibly the Fiji player, who hails from China, is 61 years older than the youngest player, Enya Hu, from Switzerland. Age is evidently no barrier in this increasingly popular sport.Dimitrije Levajac of Serbia plays a defensive shot in his victory over Luka Mladenovic of Luxembourg in the early round robin stages at the Copper Box Arena. Continue reading...
It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerableThere’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with the Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika collapsing and rugby league on a new signing spree in union’s traditional heartlands.The conflict spells trouble for Rugby Australia (RA), whose federal government is funding a $600m NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea, $240m of which will go into poaching talent and creating pathways throughout Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands. Continue reading...
The Australian government says the funding will help Fiji combat rising fuel prices and support its role as a regional fuel hub.
Daniel Saifiti's stellar career with the Dolphins, Newcastle, NSW, and Fiji comes to a premature end due to injury.
The suspected murder of a Fijian underworld figure held in military custody has sparked a new chapter in the island nation's wrestle with drug-related crimes, with the police and military combining forces for a highly visible "crackdown" in the island nation.
The suspected murder of a Fijian underworld figure held in military custody has sparked a new chapter in the island nation's wrestle with drug-related crimes, with the police and military combining forces for a highly visible "crackdown" in the island nation.
The controversial project would see waste burned to create energy in Fiji to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels, but locals and environmentalists are not happy.
The controversial project would see waste burned to create energy in Fiji to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels, but locals and environmentalists are not happy.
Australia and New Zealand look highly likely to meet again in the women’s final at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday, after both teams made perfect starts to their world championship campaigns. However, while New Zealand dispatched Brazil 29-12 and Japan 38-7 at Kai Tak Stadium and should be untroubled by Fiji in their final pool match against Fiji on Saturday, the Australians have a tougher assignment ahead against Canada. Australia sit second in Pool B behind Canada despite thrashing...
Out of public view beneath Kai Tak Stadium’s South Stand, Germany’s players huddled around Pablo Feijoo and listened to the head coach tell them they should not be surprised by the speed and ferocity they had just encountered. Among those listening to the Spaniard address his squad in English following their 42-5 defeat by Fiji was Niklas Koch, the captain who combines trying to put rugby on the map in a football-crazy country with working as a policeman. Stepping away from the debrief, he...
Two-time Olympic medalist Charity Williams is set to make her debut at the Hong Kong Sevens, aiming to enjoy the experience after recovering from a shoulder injury.
