Football

FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups

FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global soccer governing body and the European Club Association (ECA) said.

March 28, 2023 6:07 am
 

Court

Rapist faces 7 years' imprisonment

A 28-year-old man who raped his cousin in November 2013 has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by the Suva High Court.

March 28, 2023 5:53 am
 

Business

Farmers welcome new cane planting program

Farmers who want to plant new cane can do so now through the new cane planting program.

March 28, 2023 5:44 am
 

Business

Banking turmoil has potential to trigger financial crisis

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group’s (ANZ.AX) CEO said the latest turmoil in the global banking system had the potential to trigger a financial crisis though it was early to predict it could bring one similar to that in 2008.

March 27, 2023 6:10 pm
 

Entertainment

Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City

Actor Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday morning in New York City on allegations of domestic violence, authorities said.

March 27, 2023 5:27 pm
 

Parliament

Parliamentary committee may appoint new opposition leader

The Business Committee in Parliament is expected to discuss the appointment of the new Leader of Opposition this week, according to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

March 27, 2023 4:53 pm
 

Rugby

Drua ninth after five rounds

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua is now ninth on the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific standings after five rounds.

March 27, 2023 4:53 pm
 

Parliament

Rent arrears sum up to $62.2m

Municipal councils continue to face a significant challenge with rental arrears, which have now reached $62.2 million as of December 2022.

March 27, 2023 4:46 pm
 

Football

DFPL resumes on Sunday

The Digicel Fiji Premier League resumes this weekend after a two-week break with round five of competition.

March 27, 2023 4:45 pm
 

Rugby League

Sivo cited for Dangerous Tackle

Fiji Bati and Eels winger Maika Sivo has been cited for a Grade 1 Dangerous Tackle by the Match Review Committee.

March 27, 2023 4:37 pm
 

Parliament

Overwhelming response to Economic Summit

There has been an overwhelming response to the 2023 National Economic Summit says Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad.

March 27, 2023 4:34 pm
 

World

Parts of Twitter source code leaked online, court filing shows

Some parts of Twitter Inc’s source code have been leaked and the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk is seeking information on the person responsible, a legal filing showed.

March 27, 2023 4:27 pm

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