As demand for Indigenous art grows, the sector is figuring out how to set itself up for long-term economic success.
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The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 have finished lower under pressure from technology stocks while the Dow Jones Industrial Average marked its second straight record close.
The battle for qualification to the Skipper Cup continues this weekend, with teams looking to strengthen their chances of securing one of the remaining spots in Fiji Rugby’s top provincial competition. In Vanua Levu, Round 3 action will see Cakaudrove take on Bua and with Taveuni leading the standings after winning their opening two matches, both sides will know just how important this clash is. Bua will be searching for their first win of the campaign, while Cakaudrove will be eager to keep pace with the frontrunners. Over in Viti Levu, attention turns to what shapes up as a crucial…
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is renewing its call for greater road safety awareness following a fatal accident near Vatukoula that claimed four lives on Wednesday. Preliminary information from the Fiji Police Force indicates that a vehicle carrying passengers home from a family gathering in Ba lost control, left the roadway and plunged into a river. Four occupants died, while one person survived with injuries. LTA Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa extended condolences to the families affected by the tragedy, as well as those mourning the recent boating incident in Beqa waters that resulted in three fatalities after a vessel…
Five families in Vadra Village on Moala Island are set to become homeowners through the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management’s Rural Housing Assistance (RHA) Programme. Officials from the Ministry’s Rural Housing Unit are currently in the village overseeing the construction of five two-bedroom houses under Scheme 3 of the programme. The scheme supports timber resource owners, including participants in pine schemes, native timber resource owners and lease beneficiary holders. Under the initiative, beneficiaries can use the value of their timber resources to meet their one-third contribution towards the cost of building their homes, reducing the financial…
Self-employed businessman Imran Khan, also known as “King Khan”, has been convicted of unlawful possession of illicit drugs. Magistrate Yogesh Prasad found the 41-year-old guilty of possessing 4.1364 grams of methamphetamine in Suva on 7th February 2023. In delivering his judgment, Magistrate Prasad rejected Khan’s claim that the drugs had been planted by police, stating that there was compelling evidence against him. The court found that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. The matter has been adjourned for sentencing hearing next week Tuesday. The post King Khan convicted of meth possession appeared first on Fiji One News.
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The United Kingdom is set to follow the example of Australia and Indonesia by banning teenagers from social networks. This means children will no longer be allowed to access platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said platforms like Instagram and TikTok make youngsters “unhappy.” Children under the age of 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK from early next year, the British government announced on Monday. Starmer said that popular social media platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, and others were “designed to be addictive,” making them “dangerous” and making…
Government services will resume as normal today following an improvement in the weather conditions across the country. In a statement, the Government said the decision follows advice from the Fiji Meteorological Service that the rain-producing systems affecting the country have gradually moved away. Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies have been given discretion to implement flexible working arrangements for staff whose homes or travel routes remain impacted by flooding. Flexibility may also be extended to employees whose children are affected by targeted school closures. Civil servants are being urged to exercise caution when travelling and to avoid crossing flooded roads,…
Actor Kalki Koechlin has sold an apartment in Mumbai’s Andheri West for Rs 2.55 crores, according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards. The transaction adds to the growing list of real estate deals involving film industry personalities in recent months.The apartment is located in Varsova Kiran Co-operative Housing Society Ltd, a residential complex situated in the popular Andheri West locality. As per the registration documents, the property has a carpet area of 1,230 square feet.The buyer has been identified as Yuvraj Ahuja. The sale transaction was officially registered on April 21, 2026.Documents reviewed by Square Yards show that…