The 11 Queen contestants vying for the Miss Hibiscus crown are feeling more confident after completing their first private judging today at the Suva City Council Chambers. Representing the National Fire Authority, Temalesi Vakalawa said the challenging questions put to them during the session tested their knowledge and understanding of issues affecting society. Miss National Fire Authority, Temalesi Vakalawa said the experience has strengthened her confidence and given her an opportunity to speak on issues that matter to Fijians. For Miss MHCC and Carpenters, the first private judging was a nerve-wracking experience, but she believes the session is an important…
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Business advocacy head sets out his vision for the state’s economic backbone.
Former Eagle Andrew Donnelly has denied he was an officer of his wife’s company, fighting ASIC’s claim that he was to be responsible for providing documents to the appointed liquidators.
Actor Chandrachur Singh has approached the police over a long-running family inheritance dispute, alleging that his grandfather’s will was forged to prevent his late father from receiving his rightful share of the family property. According to PTI, Singh has named his aunt Gaytri Devi, two cousins and four other family members in the FIR.The complaint was registered at Rorawar police station in Aligarh on Friday. Singh has alleged that the signature of his grandfather, Thakur Harender Pal Singh, was forged on a will in 1997, at a time when his grandfather was seriously unwell and, according to the actor, was…
Michael Finnegan-led Macmahon Holdings will play a key role in progressing the Central Tanami gold project towards a potential development decision next year.
The Hibiscus Festival is proving to be a profitable opportunity for local businesses, with Fragrance Gallery recording strong sales as thousands of people make their way through Suva during the week-long celebration. The perfume retailer said it is meeting its daily sales target of $1,000, driven by increased customer traffic and growing interest in its range of pure perfumes. Shop attendant Marika Latabua explained that business has picked up significantly since the festival began, with the increased number of people in the city providing a valuable opportunity to attract new and returning customers. The perfumes, sourced all the way from…
Amid the crowds and colourful food stalls at Albert Park, Litiana Ratavoka Enterprises is turning the Hibiscus Festival into an opportunity to support a family dream—raising $4,500 towards their 14-year-old granddaughter’s Grasshopper Tour to New Zealand in October. For 62 year old Litiana Ratavoka, the Hibiscus Festival is a new beginning, as this is the first time her family has operated a stall at the event. Ratavoka said they are helping her granddaughter to explore the world as it is important, especially at a time when young people face many social challenges. She said the experience has been a positive…
The Constitution Review Commission Report and Draft Constitution will now proceed through government and parliamentary processes following the completion of the Commission’s mandate. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is expected to table the Report in Cabinet for deliberation before it proceeds to Parliament in accordance with the Constitution and relevant government processes. Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga has clarified that the formal submission of the Report does not mean its recommendations or the Draft Constitution have been adopted or approved by government. “The Report represents the independent work of the Constitutional Review Commission following an extensive nationwide consultation…
Western Australia may be beating the national average for headline inflation, but that doesn’t necessarily mean every household is better off in terms of the cost of living.
Recent research provides insight into the benefits, or otherwise, of startup incubator or accelerator programs.