A number of key areas have been given consideration by the Finance Ministry in the new national budget, but the important step now will be its implementation.

The Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industries has confidence in the national budget, saying that it is genuinely fair and balanced for everyone.

The Ministry of Trade is focused on growing the micro, small and medium enterprises and co-operative sector as they form a crucial part of the economy.

The Lautoka football team thrashed Nadroga 8-0 in the Digicel Fiji Premier League at Churchill Park last night.

Penrith weathered an early storm from Melbourne’s big names to come from behind and record a 34-16 win at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.

The Rabbitohs have got their finals aspirations back on track with a hard-fought 28-6 victory over the Warriors in the wet at Go Media Stadium, Auckland on Friday night.

China’s President Xi Jinping will attend and deliver a speech at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) via video link on July 4, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.

“My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence,” she posted Thursday on Instagram. “A True Gift from God – blessed!”

The government will not be selling its Fijian Drua shares.

The Education sector is allocated a massive $845million from the 2023-2024 National budget the highest allocation given.

The government has allocated The Fiji Roads Authority $387.6 million for the next fiscal year.

The Fiji National Rugby League hopes to see more growth in the women’s participating in the future.