Tourism WA’s managing director Anneke Brown has resigned after 18 months in the role.
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The Extra Premier League resumes this Sunday with five matches scheduled across the country, including a double-header at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. The opening fixture will see Tailevu Naitasiri FC face Nasinu FC at 12pm, followed by Extra Supermarket Labasa FC taking on Coastal Rental Cars/MMM Brothers Nadroga FC at 2pm. A highly anticipated clash will also unfold at Churchill Park in Lautoka, where league leaders Lautoka FC meet defending champions Stratum Rewa FC in a top-of-the-table contest starting at 1pm. Meanwhile, Dayal Sawmillers Ba FC will look to build on the momentum from their recent BiC Fiji FACT…
The founders of local executive search firm Lester Blades have sold their 24-year-old business via a management buyout by two current partners.
Cabinet has approved an extension of Fiji’s beach-de-mer harvesting and export season, allowing licensed activities to continue from August 1, 2026, until January 31, 2027. The decision is expected to boost income opportunities for coastal and maritime communities while supporting the continued growth of the country’s beach-de-mer export industry. The Ministry of Fisheries will oversee the extended season by monitoring harvesting activities, enforcing compliance with fisheries regulations and gathering data to ensure the resource is managed sustainably. The ministry will also continue its stock enhancement programmes to help maintain healthy beach-de-mer populations and secure the long-term sustainability of the fishery.…
Convicted murderer Apisai Madigibuli will serve life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years, 9 months and 3 weeks before he can be considered for pardon. In sentencing, Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere says the killing was premeditated, violent and committed in a domestic violence setting in the presence of the couple’s young daughter. Madigibuli and Baravilala were married and had two daughters together, aged four and six. By April 2024, the couple had separated, and Baravilala had moved to Suva. Baravilala had entered a new relationship and was about 20 weeks pregnant at the time of her death. Justice…
The new project is in addition to Renewable.bio’s existing refining proposal in Esperance.
An $81 million upgrade to the Kwinana Wastewater Reclamation Plant has arrived right on time.
Cabinet has approved Fiji’s Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Plan, paving the way for a more coordinated and sustainable approach to managing the nation’s water resources. The 10-year plan will be implemented by the Department of Water and Sewerage in partnership with relevant Government agencies to improve the allocation, protection and long-term management of water across the country. Under the plan, efforts will focus on strengthening water governance, improving water quality and monitoring systems, enhancing preparedness for floods and droughts, and protecting Fiji’s watersheds and surrounding ecosystems. The initiative reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to improving water security, building climate…
Wales have avoided a potential player strike ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Fiji after reaching a late agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) over match fees and employment terms. Concerns emerged on Wednesday when Wales players unexpectedly withdrew from a scheduled media session at their Vale of Glamorgan training base, leaving journalists waiting for more than an hour before being informed the press conference would not proceed. Sources indicate the dispute centered on match fees and contractual arrangements linked to the newly introduced Nations Championship competition. WalesOnline understands players were seeking clarity on their terms before taking…
KPMG picks chair, mulls partner pay cutKPMG’s board has settled on ex-SBS boss Michael Ebeid as its inaugural independent chairman, despite his involvement in aspects of the botched response to the audit leaks scandal. The Fin