Business

J&J talc unit 2nd bankruptcy must be dismissed

Johnson & Johnson’s renewed effort to resolve talc lawsuits through an $8.9 billion bankruptcy settlement must be dismissed as a “fraudulent scheme” that defies a court order rejecting the company’s previous attempt to settle the litigation, according to a court filing from lawyers representing cancer victims.

April 11, 2023 7:23 am
 

News

WAF CEO urges installation of water tanks

The Chief Executive of Water Authority of Fiji has called for the installation of water tanks as a solution to the lack of resilience and redundancy in Fiji’s water supply system.

April 11, 2023 6:53 am
 

Rugby

Drua back on the grind

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua is back on the grind in preparation for round eight of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.

April 11, 2023 6:50 am
 

Football

Below par Barcelona held to 0-0 draw by Girona in LaLiga

Barcelona extended their lead at the top of LaLiga to 13 points despite being held to a goalless draw by mid-table Girona in their Catalan derby at Camp Nou.

April 11, 2023 6:46 am
 

News

FCOSS urges collaborative strategy to combat violent crimes

The Executive Director of Fiji Council of Social Services has emphasized the need for a holistic approach from all stakeholders to address the recent spike in assault and violent crimes in the country.

April 11, 2023 6:43 am
 

Volleyball

Eye-opening experience for Lautoka players

The Easter Championship has been quite an experience for Lautoka Volleyball players.

April 11, 2023 6:42 am
 

News

Disturbing trend of motorcycle gangs linked to crime

The Minister for Home Affairs has raised concerns about a disturbing trend of motorcycle gangs associated with criminal activity attempting to enter Fiji.

April 11, 2023 6:33 am
 

Cricket

Look out for Ono-i-Lau: Tupou

Suva Warriors captain Seru Tupou believes Ono-i-Lau will be a team to be reckoned with in upcoming tournaments.

April 11, 2023 6:32 am
 

Education

Government provided $44.5 million in Back-To-School support

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance announced in Parliament that the government has disbursed $44.5 million in one-time payments of $200 per child to 222,682 students.

April 11, 2023 6:27 am
 

World

Man shoots dead four people at bank in Louisville, Kentucky

A man shot dead four people and wounded nine others in an attack at a bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, city officials said. The shooter was fatally shot at the scene, the city’s police department said, but it was unclear whether from police gunfire or a self-inflicted wound.

April 11, 2023 6:23 am
 

News

Circular economy to be taught in schools: Shameem

The importance of a shift to a circular economy needs to be taught in schools and tertiary institutions.

April 11, 2023 6:18 am
 

News

WAF provides water tanks to USP

The Water Authority of Fiji has stepped in to assist the University of the South Pacific’s Laucala campus with much-needed water storage solutions.

April 11, 2023 5:53 am

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