Perth-founded defence shipbuilder Austal has confirmed it has held early talks with Wildcat Infrastructure over a competing offer for its US business but says no offer has been made.
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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Ministry of Finance will assist in ensuring teachers affected by salary payment issues receive their outstanding payments. Rabuka says the situation should never have escalated to this point, stressing that teachers who have reported for duty and carried out their responsibilities should not be left uncertain about when they will be paid. He says teachers hold a special responsibility in society and, after parents and families, are among the principal guardians and stewards of Fiji’s young people. Rabuka says the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education must work together to resolve the…
Speaking to Fiji One News, Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary Muniappa Goundar has confirmed that 118 of the 134 teachers affected by the Pay 18 issue are expected to receive their salaries in their bank accounts by this afternoon. Goundar says the FTU’s position remains clear that no teacher should be left without their rightful salary because of administrative or verification processes. He says while the union recognises there may be legitimate verification requirements, teachers have financial commitments including mortgages, rent, food expenses and their children’s education costs. Goundar stresses that a salary is not a discretionary payment, but the…
The billionaire Stokes family has regained control of the merged Southern Cross Media Group, with Ryan Stokes appointed chair seven months after his father stepped down.
The top four teams to play in the Extra Supermarker Battle of the Giants have been confirmed. With defending champion Labasa FC out of the semi-final, home team Ba will join Suva, Rewa and Nasinu in the semifinal.In the other semifinal, Rewa FC will face giant killers Nasing FC. The Men In Black had to wait for their final pool play against Lautoka yesterday to book their place. Ba defeated Lautoka by 3 goals to 1 and will face Suva FC in the first semifinal.Ba scored through Etonio Dogolau, Rusiate Doidoi and Nebil Begg to lead by 3 goals to…
The Suva Magistrate Court is set to hear another application by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption to include former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem as a witness against former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad. Professor Prasad is currently on trial over allegations that he failed to comply with statutory disclosure requirements and, alternatively, provided false information in a statutory declaration. Magistrate Yogesh Prasad expressed concern after FICAC Manager Legal Joseph Work told the court that the prosecution had served the Defence with two additional documents and a new witness. Work argued there was no new material in the…
The Qelemumu Crossing along Coqeloa Road in Labasa will be temporarily closed to traffic to allow essential maintenance works to be carried out. The Fiji Roads Authority says the closure will begin from 8am to 5pm daily from Friday, September 4, until Sunday, September 13, weather permitting. The crossing will remain inaccessible during working hours to ensure the safety of construction crews and allow machinery to operate at the site. Motorists are advised to use the designated detour routes and follow temporary traffic signs and instructions from traffic controllers. The Fiji Roads Authority has thanked motorists and the public for…
Workers would be able to divert a portion of their superannuation to help pay for their rent or mortgage under a One Nation proposal.
People living along Fiji’s coast will have the opportunity to take part in a month-long campaign encouraging stronger action to protect the country’s waterways and marine environment. The Paddle for Hope journey began in Suva on 1 September, with two stand-up paddlers and a support crew setting out on a 500-kilometre trip around Viti Levu. The initiative is being held as part of the 2026 Season of Creation, which carries the theme “Living Waters.” Organised by the Pacific Conference of Churches and Suva SUPers, the campaign is bringing its environmental message directly to coastal communities, churches, young people and civil…
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait has disrupted air travel across the country, forcing the closure of several airports as volcanic ash spread over parts of Java and Sumatra. Anak Krakatau, the volcanic island located between Java and Sumatra, erupted for about 30 seconds in the early hours of Sunday after showing increased activity since Friday. No deaths or injuries have been reported, and authorities have not ordered evacuations. However, residents and visitors have been warned to remain at least two miles from the crater, with the nearest settlement located more than 10 miles away. Footage captured from the…