News

Committee calls for new tax on foreign company dividends

The Fiscal Review Committee believes that a simple five percent tax on dividends and distributions from foreign companies registered in Fiji remains necessary, both as a means of achieving equity between taxpayers and to raise revenue with an estimation of $30 million.

June 17, 2024 6:17 am
 

Cricket

Pakistan end T20 World Cup campaign with three-wicket win over Ireland

Captain Babar Azam guided Pakistan through a nervy chase as they ended their T20 World Cup campaign with a three-wicket win over Ireland in the last Group A match, a dead rubber after both teams were already eliminated.

June 17, 2024 6:14 am
 

News

Governments key to women's freedom and safety

Governments play a crucial role in ensuring women have the freedom to make decisions in their public and private lives, challenging gender stereotypes and aggressive forms of masculinity.

June 17, 2024 6:09 am
 

Football

Weghorst winner gives Dutch late victory over Poland

Substitute Wout Weghorst snatched an 83rd-minute winner as the Netherlands fought their way back to beat Poland 2-1 in the Group D opener at the European Championship, leaving it late to win a contest they dominated.

June 17, 2024 6:08 am
 

News

President to attend other meetings in Switzerland

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere will hold various bilateral meetings while in Switzerland.

June 17, 2024 5:58 am
 

Education

SIMS to boost support for students

The new Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service Sponsorship Information Management System will facilitate scholarship planning, investment design, and enhance stakeholder engagement and accessibility.

June 17, 2024 5:56 am
 

Rugby League

Luai tunes up for Origin after edging out Knights

Jarome Luai once again stepped up as chief playmaker to steer the Panthers to a 26-18 victory over a brave Knights side on Sunday.

June 17, 2024 5:36 am
 

Rugby League

Undermanned Sea Eagles soar to beat Dragons at home

A captain’s knock from Daly Cherry-Evans helped the Sea Eagles overcome injuries to several of their stars and come away with a 30-14 win at 4 Pines Park.

June 17, 2024 5:24 am
 

Football

Dunn double in Bula Boys win

The Digicel Bula Boys was in their best form as they thrashed Papua New Guinea 5-1 in their first group B pool match of the OFC Men’s Nations Cup at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

June 16, 2024 6:15 pm
 

Entertainment

Japan's beloved cats get healthcare help from AI

Mayumi Kitakata frets about the health and wellbeing of Chi, her stoic housemate who enjoys treats, indulges a bit too much in the catnip, and about 14 is getting on in years for a feline.

June 16, 2024 6:01 pm
 

World

Thousands march in France in pre-election protest against far right

Thousands marched in Paris and cities across France to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of upcoming elections to the French parliament.

June 16, 2024 5:33 pm
 

News

FTU maintains stance on potential strike

The Fiji Teachers Union has expressed discontentment over their recent meet with the Ministry of Finance, saying it failed to yield any substantive outcome.

June 16, 2024 4:59 pm

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