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A new study published today in Fish and Fisheries argues that gender-based violence (GBV) cannot be separated from other actions taken to achieve equitable social outcomes through fisheries management. UN Women defines gender-based violence as any act of violence against a person or group of individuals based on their gender,...

Lyon have made a significant addition to their back line for the upcoming season, confirming the signing of South African winger Thaakir Abrahams from the Southern United Rugby Championship side the Sharks. The LOU made the announcement via a press release on Monday, and Abrahams will be joining fellow new...

(The Magazine Plus Editorial):- Sydney, New South Wales Mar 27, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Australians are developing a taste for kava and enjoying the culture around it of the Fijians who introduced it to them. Since the Australian Government allowed the commercial importation of kava from 1 January 2022, kava is now readily available for those wishing to have a mix. HiLands Foods is the exclusive importer of Lami Kava in Australia.

This blog may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy for more info. Fiji is an absolutely epic travel destination, boasting picture-perfect beaches, bright blue waters, incredible coral reefs, and beautiful volcanoes. It’s a pristine island paradise with a ton of interesting culture, and we can honestly say that the people here are some of the friendliest in the world!

Travelers can almost certainly sympathize. They see his nightly hotel rates, click to book a stay, and find that the math just doesn’t add up. culprit? With a very unpopular resort fee, he could add $30 to $40 per night to your bill. They may ask, “What am I...

TOP 14 WRAP: South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe was carted off the pitch on Saturday with a suspected ankle injury as Toulon beat Lyon 27-23 in the French Top 14. Kolbe, who played five games of the Springboks’ victorious World Cup campaign in 2019, left the field in the 36th minute after scoring a try at Stade de Gerland.

Over the last three years, COVID-19’s impact on Fiji has been devastating. The pandemic’s effects hit Fiji’s thriving tourism industry particularly hard, which in 2020 accounted for 38% of Fiji’s gross domestic product (GDP). As a result, Fijian leaders acted quickly to implement recovery efforts, aimed at supporting sustainable economic growth and adapting to the “new normal” that the pandemic imposed. While the general public met some of these measures with opposition, these measures remained necessary in the face of new unprecedented challenges.

The Blues have been crowned 2023 Bunnings Warehouse Super Rugby U20s Champions following a 50-36 win over the Hurricanes at Owen Delany Park in Taupō on Saturday. The action-packed final capped a week of on and off-field development for the eight competing teams with New Zealand’s five Super Rugby club U20s squads joined by the New Zealand Barbarians, Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua.

Blade celebrates one of his tries with Cathal Forde. STAND-IN SKIPPER CAOLIN Blade scored a hat-trick as Connacht made it five wins on the spin to greatly strengthen their claim for a place in the URC knockout stages. It’s the fifth time in their last six games that a Connacht...

The injury-hit Highlanders conceded the first try of the match, then scored five of their own in the first half on the way to a 57-24 win over the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific. Brilliant scrumhalf Frank Lomani scored the opening try for the Drua after 14 minutes. But...

South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe was taken off the pitch on Saturday with a suspected ankle injury as Toulon beat Lyon 27-23 in the French Top 14. Kolbe, who played five games in Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign, left the field in the 36th minute after scoring a goal at the Stade de Gerland.

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have been working on their marriage. The couple has struggled with marital issues for many years now, but a source recently claimed they have been making progress.The insider shared that the pair have had "their ups and downs, as they always have had, but they are still doing their best to make it work.""Marriage counseling has been a huge part of how they are trying to work things out, and so far, it’s gone fairly well," the source spilled.Spelling and McDermott share children Liam, 16, Stella, 14, Hattie, 11, Finn, 10, and Beau, 6. The...

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, announced today that Kontiki Finance Limited (KFL), a USD $110 million, multi-ethnic microfinance company based in Fiji, will modernise and future-proof its finance business using the Q2 loan management and origination solutions. The move will enable rapid, scalable business growth for Kontiki Finance Limited to enter new markets throughout the Pacific Islands and beyond. Kontiki Finance Limited is Q2’s first customer in the Pacific Islands.

Machine House Brewery is located in the Georgetown district of Seattle, and its exterior resembles an Edwardian church. The brewery specializes in making English-style beers that are low in alcohol percentage but very tasty. Customers can try all the different beers on tap before making their selection. While the beer selection may not cater to every palate, the dedication to being unique and different is admirable. The beer is served in casks, English-style, which means that it is flat and room temperature. The brewery has communal seating, a kids play area, and a nice selection of board games, making it a great spot to hang out. Customers can bring their own food, and there is also a Fijian food stall outside on Saturdays. The brewery is drafty and cold in the winter, but the community feel warms visitors up. The beer prices are reasonable, at around $5 for a 16oz pour.

Royal Australian Navy nursing officer Lieutenant Donna Miller was destined for a life at sea. CAPTION: Lieutenant Donna Miller in the intensive care unit of HMAS Canberra during Operation Vanuatu Assist. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall. Born in Fiji and moving to Australia at...