Three people are due to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today over allegations involving falsified tax documents. A 39-year-old woman from Lautoka, who works as an accounts officer, faces two counts of falsification of documents under Section 160(3) of the Crimes Act 2009. Two men, a 39-year-old lawyer from Nadi and a 32-year-old lawyer from Ba, each face one count of using forged documents under Section 157(1) of the same Act. Police allege that in February this year, the accounts officer altered the men’s Tax Compliance Certificates while they were working as legal practitioners for the same law firm.…
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Real income far short of 2002 outlookThe average real income of Australians is $14,500 below the projection in the first Intergenerational Report in 2002, due to a collapse in productivity growth. The Fin
The Fiji Junior Kulas have capped off an impressive campaign at the OFC U-17 Women’s Championship in Solomon Islands, finishing third after defeating Papua New Guinea in the bronze medal playoff. Head Coach Nicola Demaine praised both her players and support staff following the strong finish, describing the result as a significant step forward for the national youth side. The third-place finish marks a notable improvement from last year’s tournament, where the Junior Kulas ended their campaign in sixth place. For Nicola, the achievement reflects the hard work and development shown by the team throughout the competition. “Great finish to…
The Vodafone Fijians XV delivered a dominant attacking performance, running in eight tries to defeat a spirited Hong Kong China side on the second weekend of the WXV Global Series Challenger. Fiji made an early statement with Adi Salote Nailolo opening the scoring in the eighth minute after sustained pressure inside Hong Kong China’s territory. Just three minutes later, Varanisese Qoro doubled the advantage, sprinting in from halfway to finish a slick attacking move featuring impressive support play and offloading skill. Hong Kong China responded strongly through Tanya Dhar and Sabay Lynam, who crossed within a 10-minute spell to briefly…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple took to social media on September 19 to share the news with their fans and followers through a simple announcement featuring a picture of a foot. The note read, “Welcome Home Baby Girl”, while also revealing September 19 as the birth date.The announcement was followed by an outpouring of congratulatory messages from several members of the film industry. Kriti Sanon, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Sonu Sood, among others, extended their wishes to the couple as they welcomed another addition to their family. View this post on…
Mahaveer Jain and Amit Upadhyay, two of the producers of the upcoming film Rambola, have announced a commitment to dedicate 100% of their personal earnings and savings from the project towards seva initiatives aimed at the welfare of the needy. The announcement comes shortly after the makers unveiled the film, which chronicles the life and spiritual journey of Mahakavi Goswami Tulsidas.The producers have described the pledge as a commitment rooted in humility, gratitude and a desire to contribute towards welfare projects. According to the statement issued by the team, the initiative will see their personal earnings and savings from Rambola…
The weekend began on a positive note for fans of Golmaal. The release date of the much-awaited next instalment, Golmaal 5, has finally been announced – January 8, 2027. An entertaining motion poster featuring the principal cast was unveiled as well. Interestingly, Golmaal Returns (2008), Golmaal 3 (2010) and Golmaal Again (2017) were all Diwali releases. Hence, Golmaal 5, much like Golmaal (2006), will arrive in cinemas without the advantage of a major festival holiday. However, Bollywood Hungama has learned that considerable thought has gone into choosing the January 8 date, with the Gujarat factor playing an important role.A trade…
Japan are the 2026 Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup champions after a hard-fought victory over the Fiji Water Flying Fijians in a thrilling final that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Fiji made the brighter start and headed into halftime with a narrow 12-10 lead, thanks to tries from Virimi Vakatawa and captain Tevita Ikanivere. The Flying Fijians looked poised to bring the title home after an energetic opening half, showcasing their trademark physicality and attacking flair. However, the momentum shifted after the break as the intensity and pressure rose in a fiercely contested second half. With…
Rajshri Productions and Himesh Reshammiya Melodies have unveiled a motion poster for the title track of Yeh Prem Mol Liya, building anticipation ahead of the song’s launch on September 20. The upcoming track will be introduced through a live musical event at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House, where composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya will perform with an orchestra of 25 musicians.The motion poster offers a glimpse of the title track ahead of the special event, which will take place a few months before the film’s theatrical release. Instead of a conventional digital launch, the makers have opted for a live musical…
After months of speculation, Rohit Shetty has officially confirmed that Golmaal 5 is in the works, announcing the news on September 19 with a motion poster featuring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor and the usual cast as well as a locked release date. The filmmaker, who recently shot as the host of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, is set to return to one of his most beloved franchises. The announcement comes nine years after Golmaal Again, the fourth instalment in the series.Taking to Instagram, Rohit Shetty shared the motion poster, complete with the franchise’s signature whistle tune from its background…