Students will now be able to explore horizons beyond borders and seek job opportunities, both regional and international, using the trade and skills they acquired at the Pacific Polytech Institution.

The Fiji Rugby Union has signed a three-year deal with Vision Motors Limited to assist with the logistical needs at Rugby House.

Iraq expelled the Swedish ambassador in protest at a planned burning of the Koran in Stockholm.

The refurbishment of Dreketi Market, which is part of the People’s Coalition Government’s immediate development plan in Macuata, has brought relief to the vendors in the area.

Employment Minister, Agni Deo Singh has clarified that no Fijian worker is currently employed with Linx Employment under the PALM scheme.

Voter Services Centres across the country will be temporarily closed tomorrow.

Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new captain of Manchester United, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Co-hosts Australia laboured initially in the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr but a second-half penalty from Steph Catley got them off to a solid start at the Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland in Group B on Thursday night.

Fijian Flyer Mikaele Ravalawa scored the winning try as Dragons got a  hard-fought 18-14 win over Wests Tigers at WIN Stadium.

Hannah Wilkinson’s second-half goal gave New Zealand a shock 1-0 win over former champions Norway at Eden Park on Thursday as the co-hosts claimed their first ever victory at a Women’s World Cup.

Former All Blacks center Malakai Fekitoa believes it will be an interesting battle with Fiji Water Flying Fijians inside center Josua Tuisova.

At least two people and an armed attacker were killed and five others wounded in a shooting in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland on Thursday, hours ahead of the opening match of the Women’s soccer World Cup in the city.