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[Photo: FILE] Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has backed the rejection of the proposed Energy-from-Waste Plant and Private Port Facility at Vuda Point. He says that all major developments must meet environmental and legal standards. Rabuka adds that the Department of Environment’s decision followed a technical assessment process and reflected the importance of protecting the environment, public health, livelihoods, and cultural interests. He stressed that the decision should not be viewed as a rejection of investment, but as a demonstration that all projects must comply with the country’s environmental laws.Article continues after advertisement The Prime Minister says that they remain committed…

[Source: BBC News] Reality TV personality Molly-Mae Hague has welcomed her second child with professional boxer Tommy Fury. “And then there were 4,” she wrote on Instagram with a photo of her, Fury, and their older daughter, Bambi, in a hospital room, smiling at the new addition to the family. Hague did not reveal the name or gender of her second child in the Instagram post. The couple, who met on the fifth series of Love Island in 2019, announced they were pregnant with their second child back in February.Article continues after advertisement Among the well-wishers in the comments were…

Sawong Kevin with mum Fetima Tingar and dad Kevin Mittiam. Photo: Supplied / Sydney Children’s Hospital Network A small conjoined twin from Papua New Guinea has finally flown home, six months after complex separation surgery in Australia which almost took his life. Sawong Kevin developed a highly dangerous fungal infection of the blood after surviving twelve hours of separation and reconstruction surgery at Sydney Children’s Hospital on 7 December. The two-month-old twins were fused at the lower abdomen and Tom, who was declining rapidly, died within minutes of being detached from his brother. Six days later doctors feared Sawong, who…

[Source: BBC News] The US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran. The 215-208 vote was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a public show of disapproval of the war, which began in February. This is the fourth attempt by the House to rein in Trump’s war powers, which critics say lack congressional approval. The House resolution still needs approval from the Republican-controlled US Senate. Even if it were successful in the Senate, the measure is unlikely to fully curb military action against Iran.Article continues after…

On May 29, 2026, the community gathered at Drop ‘Off in Palau, to welcome Alingano Maisu. The ceremony celebrated the canoe’s arrival and honored the traditional navigation and seafaring knowledge that have been passed down through generations across Micronesia. The event was especially meaningful as it also marked the 20th Anniversary of the Micronesian Voyaging Society. Community leaders, navigators, and guest came together to recognize two decades of efforts to preserve and promote traditional voyaging, cultural heritage, and respect for the ocean. The welcoming ceremony highlighted the importance of cultural preservation, unity, and education, inspiring younger generations to continue learning…

[Photo: FILE] Police and military operations in Naweni, Cakaudrove, will remain in place until next year following requests from traditional leaders who say the operation is already having a positive impact on the district. The issue was raised during the Cakaudrove Provincial Council “talanoa session” in Korotasere, where community representatives called for the joint operation to continue as authorities intensify efforts to curb drug-related activities in the area. Cakaudrove-i-Vanua district representative Taia Colatiniyara says Naweni, once known as a hotspot for marijuana cultivation, is now seeing encouraging changes among young people, with many turning to farming, sports and other productive…

[Photo: Bose Vavataga] The Protect the Heritage Coast – Vuda-Saweni Taskforce has welcomed the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change’s decision to reject the Environmental Impact Assessment submitted by TNG Fiji Ltd for its proposed 900,000-tonne waste-to-energy incinerator and deepwater port development at Naikorokoro Point. Taskforce organiser Paul Forrest said the Ministry’s reasons for rejecting the proposal were comprehensive and addressed many of the concerns raised by the group since its formation in January. While describing the decision as a significant milestone, Forrest said the focus must now return to addressing Fiji’s long-standing waste management challenges, particularly issues surrounding the…

The Marianas Visitors Authority reported just 3277 visitor arrivals in April 2026. Photo: MVA Super Typhoon Sinlaku dealt a devastating blow to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ (CNMI) tourism industry, with visitor arrivals plunging 72 percent in April as flight disruptions and storm damage compounded the destination’s ongoing struggle to recover from the pandemic. The Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) reported just 3277 visitor arrivals in April 2026, down sharply from 11,880 arrivals during the same month a year earlier. The storm, which struck the CNMI in mid-April, forced the temporary suspension of international nighttime flight operations at Francisco…

The Lautoka football side will be chasing its fifth BiC Fiji FACT title in Labasa. Lautoka have won four FACT titl4es and three runner-up finishes, cementing its place among Fiji football’s most successful clubs. Known as the Baby Blues, Lautoka has built a proud tradition in the Fiji FA Cup Tournament known as Fiji FACT The western giants claimed their first Fiji FACT title in 2000 after defeating Nadroga 2-0 in the final at Prince Charles Park in Nadi. They secured their second crown in 2002, edging Nasinu 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout on home soil.Article continues after advertisement…

[Source: Supplied] McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women head coach Mike Legge has highlighted discipline and skill execution as key focus areas ahead of their Super Rugby Women’s season opener against the Waratahs this Saturday. The side heads into the clash in Sydney looking to build on encouraging pre-season performances, with confidence growing within the squad. Legge says translating preparation on the training field into match-day performance will be crucial. “Discipline is a big work-on for us from both games, and also our skill execution.”Article continues after advertisement He added that the team has placed strong emphasis on these areas throughout the…