News

Training on cost-benefit analysis of agriculture projects

Over 20 officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management participated in a comprehensive two-day training program focused on the intricacies of cost-benefit analysis for agriculture projects.

November 2, 2023 5:44 am
 

Natural Disaster

Cyclone season preparation well underway: Ditoka

The Ministry of Disaster Management is currently assessing emergency operations, equipment and facilities across all four divisions in preparation for the 2023–2024 cyclone seasons.

November 1, 2023 4:57 pm
 

Rugby League

Turuva and Kautoga good to go

The Vodafone Fiji Bati is expected to add more flair to their lineup for the Pacific Championship final against Papua New Guinea Kumuls on Sunday in Port Moresby.

November 1, 2023 4:52 pm
 

Entertainment

AI named word of the year by Collins Dictionary

The grip artificial intelligence has gained over humanity in 2023 – or at least the increase in conversations about whether it will be a force for revolutionary good or apocalyptic destruction – has led AI to be given the title of “word of the year” by the makers of Collins Dictionary.

November 1, 2023 4:50 pm
 

World

Bodies line Gaza hospital wall and surgeons operate in corridors

Dozens of bodies lay shrouded in white, lined up against the side of Gaza Strip’s Indonesian Hospital from what health authorities in the Hamas-run enclave said was an Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp.

November 1, 2023 4:47 pm
 

Health

1,500 NCD annual deaths demand urgent action: Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, expressed deep concern over the diabetes crisis in Fiji, which is responsible for a staggering one-fourth of all deaths, totaling around 1,500 fatalities each year.

November 1, 2023 4:47 pm
 

Rugby

Possible debut for Minimbi with the Reds

Former Naitasiri and Drua lock, Chris Minimbi, is on the cusp of making his debut appearance with the Queensland Reds in the upcoming pre-Super Rugby showdown against the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.

November 1, 2023 4:45 pm
 

News

Rabuka concern over high tax on PALM workers' superannuation

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka expressed deep concern upon learning that Fijian workers in the Pacific Labor Mobility Scheme are subject to substantial tax deductions when seeking to access their superannuation upon their return to Fiji.

November 1, 2023 4:38 pm
 

Football

Nadi ready for action-packed Futsal

The Nadi Football Club team has meticulously prepared for the Extra Supermarket Futsal IDC and is geared up for four action-packed days of futsal excitement.

November 1, 2023 4:27 pm
 

Business

PS highlights sugar mills struggle with overhead costs

Australia’s larger and more efficient sugar mills managed by only 30 individuals cast a spotlight on the challenges facing Fiji’s aging sugar industry.

November 1, 2023 4:26 pm
 

Business

Fiji Airports committed to enhancing passenger experience

Fiji Airports CEO Mesake Nawari emphasizes the vital role of the aviation sector in the country’s thriving tourism industry.

November 1, 2023 4:19 pm
 

Rugby

Robbie Deans rules out return as Wallabies coach

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has ruled out returning to Australia to replace Eddie Jones.

November 1, 2023 4:16 pm

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