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[Source: Fiji Rugby/ Facebook] The Flying Fijians have opted for a six-two bench split for Sunday’s Nations Championship clash against England as they look to maintain intensity in the forward battle. Head coach Senirusi Seruvakula says the decision was made with England’s physical pack in mind, with Fiji expecting a fierce contest up front. “It’s a 6-2 on the bench. As we know, it’s going to be a tough competition against the English players. And so we need to keep the momentum going. So that’s why we load the forwards with a 6-2.” The bench configuration gives Fiji extra forward…

The President of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, has accused Beijing of intimidating Pacific Island nations with this week’s test firing of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile.As one of Taiwan’s few remaining allies, Palau has no direct links with Beijing through which to lodge its objections, but President Whipps is urging those island countries that do have diplomatic ties with China to voice their concerns forcefully.Mr Whipps Jr believes the missile test was designed to intimidate Pacific nations. He says a Chinese research vessel entered Palau’s waters illegally a short time after the missile was launched, something which is only heightening tensions.”I’m shocked…

Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo. [Photo: JOSEFA SIGAVOLAVOLA] The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources has defended the state’s role as custodian of Fiji’s mineral wealth, describing it as a matter of public trust, equity, and national development. In its submission to the Constitution Review Commission, Minister Filimoni Vosarogo argued that minerals should remain under state ownership to ensure benefits are distributed fairly across the population, rather than accruing only to landowners where resources are found. The Ministry stressed that state ownership allows for stronger regulation, environmental safeguards, and equitable sharing of revenue through royalties and taxes. “We are in…

Add APD as a preferred Google source for free. Stay informed with the latest current news. Activate now The Girona City Council will promote a new playground with inclusive games in the Químics area, in the Pla de Palau – Sant Pau neighborhood, between Lluís Pericot avenue, Gabriel Roura i Güibas street and Creu de Palau climb. The project is linked to the urbanization of some plots where housing is also planned, but the council places the park as a central piece of the action. The intervention will start with the adaptation of a green space of 10,337 square meters…

[Source:Fiji Football Association/Facebook] Lautoka will have new coaches guiding them in this weekend’s Extra Premier League clash against Navua as current coaches Ajinesh Prasad and Shivam Raj have been stood down. The decision was made at a Lautoka FA emergency meeting yesterday. Prasad and Shivam have also been asked to hand over the BiC Fiji Fact detailed report. The pair have been stood down until further notice.Article continues after advertisement According to Lautoka FA, Anibal Paris will act as the head coach, assisted by Jitesh Prasad. Team Director is Vipul Sharma and the Team Advisor is Mohd Shameem. Lautoka is…

As New Zealanders celebrate Matariki, a renowned Māori astronomer says the stars are reminding the Pacific region to unite.Significance of Matariki in the PacificPacific WavesAs conflicts and division dominate news headlines around the world, Professor Rangi Mātāmua (Tūhoe), said Matariki sends this message:”Like the ocean connects us, the sky connects us, and we are connected to each other. And these are unusual, difficult times for many of us, we need each other more than we probably understand. We are all related, we come from the same place, and we actually come from the stars.”Matariki is the Māori name for the…

Mereia Turaganivalu while competing at the championships in Colombia. Despite missing out on a podium finish, Mereia Turaganivalu recorded some of her best performances in her weightlifting journey while representing the country at the IWF World Youth Championships in Columbia yesterday. Turaganivalu managed to finish in the top 15 in the world, and recorded two personal bests in her snatch and clean & jerk events. She managed to lift 77 kilograms in her snatch for a PB, and 97kg in the clean and jerk. Head coach Henry Elder says he could’nt be prouder for Turaganivalu, who has shown perserverance and…

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Quarter Final – France v Morocco – Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. – July 9, 2026 France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/David Butler Ii Purchase Licensing Rights France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but ‌curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals. Mbappe, who at 27 became the youngest player to rack ​up 20 World Cup appearances, also bagged his 20th World Cup goal with a curling…

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. [Photo: FILE] Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has condemned the misuse of state vehicles, labelling it irresponsible. His comments come as a total of 826 government vehicle accidents occurred between March 2023 and April this year. This was highlighted by Opposition MP Premila Kumar, who stated that repair costs came to $7.39m, but the government only paid around $575,894 as insurance access. Rabuka says he regrets such incidents, as it puts extra burden on government expenditure.Article continues after advertisement “Rather than repairing and replacing, we could have used a lot of that (funding) to finance development, particularly…

[Photo: FILE] The 2026 Vodafone Vanua Championship may be starting today, but one team aims to be part of the competition next year. Vatulele is targeting to feature in the Fiji Rugby Union competition in 2027. Club games have started with two rounds concluded on the island. Across Vatulele, clubs are laying the foundation for a bigger rugby future, and the signs look promising according to Bainivualiku captain, Ilaitia Tavua.Article continues after advertisement “The various clubs are made up of players from villages across Vatulele, and everyone is looking forward to the opportunity to represent the Vatulele Rugby Union next…