News

University of Fiji proposes shift to circular economy

The University of Fiji has submitted a proposal for Fiji to switch from its current linear economic model to a circular economic fiscal policy, with the goal of achieving its Sustainable Development Goals within the next seven years.

April 4, 2023 10:46 am
 

World

North Korea slams U.S. for protecting raiders of Spain embassy in 2019 case

North Korea criticized the U.S. for refusing to extradite a man who was accused of staging a break-in at North Korea’s embassy in Spain in 2019, saying Washington was protecting terrorism, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.

April 4, 2023 10:41 am
 

Business

Apple to cut small number of jobs in some corporate retail teams

Apple is eliminating a small number of roles within its corporate retail teams, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

April 4, 2023 10:30 am
 

Football

Peru stripped of U-17 World Cup hosting rights: FIFA

Peru became the second country in recent weeks to be stripped of the right to host a FIFA tournament, after the governing body said the South American nation had failed to fulfil infrastructure commitments ahead of the under-17 World Cup.

April 4, 2023 10:18 am
 

Entertainment

Ben Affleck hopes to score Michael Jordan's approval for film 'Air'

Actor Ben Affleck is hopeful for basketball legend Michael Jordan’s seal of approval after directing the biographical sports film, “Air,” which is based on Jordan’s historic deal with the Nike (NKE.N) shoe brand.

April 4, 2023 10:10 am
 

World

Belize reaffirms ties with Taipei as Taiwanese president visits

The prime minister of Belize gave Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen a welcome diplomatic boost during her visit on Monday, underlining his nation’s support for Taiwan after rival China gained a new regional ally last month.

April 4, 2023 9:29 am
 

World

Trump arrives in New York for surrender, opposes TV court coverage

Former U.S. President Donald Trump flew into New York City on his private plane on Monday to face charges stemming from a probe into hush money paid to a porn star, while his lawyers argued against letting cameras in the courtroom.

April 4, 2023 9:25 am
 

Sports

IOC stance on Russians, Belarusians 'painful', says Wlodarczyk

The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recommendation to let Russian and Belarusian athletes return to international competition is painful, three-times hammer throw champion Anita Wlodarczyk said, hoping the decision would change.

April 4, 2023 9:18 am
 

Sports

I did not expect to meet the players: PM

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has commented on the disappointed fans who were turned down and were unable to meet their favorite Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Stars.

April 4, 2023 7:34 am
 

Rugby

Fiji 7s building on the positives

Fiji Airways men’s 7s head coach Ben Gollings says the loss in Hong Kong is a hard pill to swallow but they have to build on the positives and move on.

April 4, 2023 7:25 am
 

News

Vital for government to reevaluate tax exemptions: Prasad

It is imperative for the government to do tax reforms, streamline and reevaluate some tax exemptions and incentives, and encourage self-regulation to improve tax compliance.

April 4, 2023 7:24 am
 

Football

More scouting to be done

Fiji Football Under-15 coach Sunil Kumar has revealed that they will scout more players for its development programs.

April 4, 2023 7:20 am

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