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[Mereia Turaganivalu] After their outstanding performances at the recent Oceania and Commonwealth Youth Championships, weightlifters Mereia Turaganivalu and Ioane Claude are representing Fiji at the 2026 IWF Youth World Championships in Cali, Colombia. The national team is led by national head coach Henry Elder and assisted by youth coach Timothy Vakuruivalu. Turaganivalu, who hails from Namuka in Macuata, is a 16-year-old Gospel High School student and will compete in the women’s 63kg category. 14-year-old Claude from Rabi Island is going to feature in the men’s 94kg category.Article continues after advertisement Mereia Turaganivalu is the daughter of former Olympian Ivy Shaw,…
[Photo: FILE] The Land Transport Authority is warning the public to stop paying for taxi stand letters, stating that official stands have not yet been gazetted. The warning follows reports that some prospective applicants are allegedly paying thousands of dollars to stand operators, despite no formal approval being in place. Chief Executive Irimaia Rokosawa says no payments should be made at this stage, stressing that these transactions are outside the official process and should be treated with extreme caution. He adds that the rollout of new Licensed Taxi permits is being carried out in phases, starting with rural applications following…
The All Blacks have overcome a rusty start and a first-half yellow card to pip France 34-32 in front of almost 30,000 fans in Christchurch and give coach Dave Rennie a victory in his first test in charge.France were missing nine first-choice players, but they were the first to score at Te Kaha, with wing Damian Penaud going over for an uncontested try in the first few minutes of the match, after being put through a gaping hole in the All Blacks defence.All Blacks first five Ruben Love during the test against France.Chris Symes / www.photosport.nzThings then got worse for…
[Huw Evans Picture Agency/BBC Sport] Tomorrow’s Nations Championship match against the FIJI Water Flying Fijians is something Wales hope will get them the desired positive result after some off-field issues partially affected their preparations this week. Wales will hope that any wasted energy will not cost them as they look to cause what would be an upset against Fiji. Facing an unpredictable opponent in the Barbarians was ideal preparation for sticking to the script against the Fijians. According to the BBC, the location gives head Coach Steve Tandy and his side some help, but they are still marginal underdogs against…
[Source: Reuters] The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 1,502. This include 473 deaths, government data showed on Friday. The cases were recorded in the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. Article continues after advertisement Source link
[Photo: FILE] Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu says during his term as the Defence Minister, he was aware of the drug issue through regular briefings held occasionally by the Police Commissioner to the Prime Minister and him Seruiratu says it is incorrect to say that nothing was done to tackle the drug problem by the previous government. He was responding to Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga, who, while responding to concerns from the people of Tailevu on the escalating drug issue in the province, blamed the FijiFirst administration once again, claiming they did not do anything on the issue. Seruiratu clarified…
Super Typhoon Bavi intensified into a category 5 cyclone early Saturday and is expected to remain an extremely dangerous storm as it approaches the Northern Mariana Islands, with forecasters warning residents to complete preparations ahead of deteriorating conditions beginning Sunday.The latest bulletin on 4 July, from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, highlighted by the National Weather Service Guam, placed Bavi over 700km east-southeast of Saipan with maximum sustained winds of over 257kmph while moving west at about 16kmph.The storm is forecast to strengthen further to around 281kmph on Sunday before beginning a gradual weakening trend, though it is still expected…
[Photo: SUPPLIED] People residing in Taveuni have been without access to fuel for nearly a week due to a maritime transport dispute that has left locals isolated and essential services at risk. Following public concerns raised on social media, FBC News reached out to residents on the ground to confirm the seriousness of the claims. Organic food producer and entrepreneur Robert Glowatzki, who operates in northern Taveuni, stressed that such a shortage has never been witnessed before on the island. Glowatzki’s business had to siphon fuel from other vehicles just to maintain operations.Article continues after advertisement He says there have…
From left to right: Junior Regional Advisors Masasinge Hideos, Sean Anjelo Maluchluw, Alik Ulechong, McQuinnley Mesengei, and Whittney Elmer with Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) researchers Maikani Mereng Andres and Ikelau Otto on the dock by NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer in Koror, Palau. Image courtesy of PICRC.Download largest version (jpg, 580.3 KB). Building Local Capacity in Deep-Sea Science This summer, NOAA Ocean Exploration and the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) partnered to explore the deep waters of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). In addition to expanding mapping coverage within the sanctuary, the collaboration also focused on leveraging…
[Source: Reuters] Pop music megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce are married, the singer’s publicist announced on Friday as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York that capped a three-year love story. “JUST&T MARRIED!” flashed on giant screens on the exterior of the Manhattan sports arena. Swift’s publicist confirmed via email that the Grammy-winning musician had wed the Kansas City Chiefs star. Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, said the publicist’s statement under the headline “Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Are Married!” The statement described Sandler as a friend of the couple. Swift’s…