Football

Netherlands forward Miedema to miss World Cup after ACL injury

The Netherlands’ record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema said she has “no hopes” of playing at this year’s Women’s World Cup due to the serious knee injury she sustained in December.

April 3, 2023 4:27 pm
 

Parliament

Government allocates $2.9 million to revamp rural housing assistance program

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management has secured a budget of $2.9 million to revamp the rural housing assistance program.

April 3, 2023 4:24 pm
 

Cricket

Million dollar pay packets for women after new Australia deal

Top Australian women cricketers could earn more than A$1 million ($666,600) a year with increases from a new pay deal topped up by cash earned in India’s Women’s Premier League and The Hundred in England, Cricket Australia (CA) said.

April 3, 2023 4:18 pm
 

Business

Nawi Island harbour facilities are accessible to locals

The local residents and markets will have access to the harbour facilities on Korovesa Island as part of the multimillion-dollar Nawi Island project in Savusavu.

April 3, 2023 4:18 pm
 

Tennis

Medvedev beats Sinner for first Miami Open title

Daniil Medvedev beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 to win the Miami Open for his fourth title of the year and 19th overall.

April 3, 2023 4:09 pm
 

World

Kenyan opposition leader Odinga suspends anti-government protests

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga said on Sunday he was suspending anti-government protests and was ready for talks after an appeal from President William Ruto, though he warned that demonstrations could restart in days.

April 3, 2023 4:04 pm
 

News

Minister issues warning against illegal recruitment of workers

Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh has issued a stern warning against individuals who illegally recruit Fijians for employment opportunities abroad.

April 3, 2023 3:50 pm
 

World

Armsmaker Rheinmetall sets up maintenance hub in Romania for Ukraine weapons

German armsmaker Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE) is building a military maintenance and logistics hub in Satu Mare, Romania, expected to begin operation this month to service weapons used for the war in Ukraine, the company said.

April 3, 2023 3:32 pm
 

Business

Oil jumps $5 per barrel

Oil prices surged, jolted by a surprise announcement by OPEC+ to cut production further in what top producer Saudi Arabia called a precautionary measure to support market stability.

April 3, 2023 3:32 pm
 

News

Ministry to create safe space for beggars and street dwellers

The number of beggars and street dwellers is on the rise, according to Assistant Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Kiran.

April 3, 2023 3:07 pm
 

News

State homes found to be in poor condition: Kiran

The State homes for elders and wards of state are in a dilapidated state, according to Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Kiran.

April 3, 2023 2:53 pm
 

Entertainment

Seymour Stein, record exec who signed up Madonna, dead at 80

Seymour Stein, the brash, prescient and highly successful founder of Sire Records who helped launched the careers of Madonna, Talking Heads and many others, died Sunday at age 80.

April 3, 2023 2:30 pm

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