The deal is believed to be part of a broader portfolio sale worth about $50 million.
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Chip stocks have pulled the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 lower as they continued to lead broader market moves despite generally upbeat US economic data and a strong start to second-quarter earnings season.
Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in Nausori Town this morning. Officers are working to establish the man’s identity as investigations continue. Police are urging anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact 1681. More information is expected to be released as enquiries progress. The post Police Probe Body Found in Nausori appeared first on Fiji One News.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad’s case has been set down for trial after both the prosecution and defence confirmed they are ready to proceed. Professor Prasad appeared before Magistrate Yogesh Prasad in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning.All agreed facts and documents have been finalised. Prasad faces one count of failure to comply with statutory disclosure requirements and one count of providing false information in a statutory declaration. It is alleged that he recklessly submitted a statutory declaration that omitted his directorship in Platinum Hotels and Resorts Pte Limited, rendering the declaration materially false. Senior FICAC Counsel Joseph…
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians have named their 23-member squad for this weekend’s Test match against Scotland, with two players set to earn their first international caps. Former French international and Fiji-born centre Vereimi Vakatawa has been named in the starting line-up and is set to make his Flying Fijians debut at outside centre. Joining him as a debutant is Isikeli Rabitu, who has been named among the reserves. The match will also mark a significant milestone for experienced prop Eroni Mawi, who is set to earn his 50th cap for Fiji. Captain Tevita Ikanivere leads a strong side featuring…
Despite the rapid growth of Fiji’s digital economy, women remain underrepresented in technology-related careers, a gap industry leaders say can only be closed by creating more opportunities, building confidence and exposing young women to the sector early. That message was reinforced during KPMG Fiji’s third annual Women in Technology (WIT) Insights Program, where more than 30 women from diverse academic and professional backgrounds took part in a two-day initiative aimed at encouraging careers in technology. The program, which expanded to both Suva and Nadi for the first time this year, provides participants with practical exposure to careers in technology, mentorship…
The 2026-2027 Appropriation Bill has been passed in Parliament last night. The Bill appropriates $4,237,073,252.00 for the ordinary services of Government for the financial year ending 31 July 2027. 35 MPs voted for the bill, 10 voted against, while 10 did not vote. The post 2026-2027 National Budget passed in Parliament appeared first on Fiji One News.
Several abandoned vehicles have been removed from public streets in Lautoka following a joint enforcement operation by the Lautoka City Council, the Fiji Police Force and a contracted towing company. The Council’s City Rangers Department carried out the operation after vehicle owners failed to remove the vehicles despite receiving repeated verbal warnings and assuring authorities they would comply. When the vehicles remained on the roadside, the Council issued formal Encroachment Notices under the Street (Removal of Encroachment or Obstruction) Prescribed Order. As the notices were ignored, the vehicles were towed and taken to the Council Depot. The Council says vehicle…
A three-week trial has been scheduled for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho in the alleged mutiny case before the Suva High Court. The matter was called before Justice Daniel Goundar this morning, where the court set aside 5th April to 30th April 2027, for the trial. The State informed the court that it will not rely on any admissions allegedly made during caution interviews with the accused persons. Prosecution says their case will instead be based on direct evidence and phone records. The State also indicated that expert witnesses are expected to testify regarding…
Fiji and New Zealand have strengthened their longstanding bilateral ties after signing the refreshed Duavata Partnership for 2026–2030 in Auckland. The agreement was signed by Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Sakiasi Ditoka, and New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters. Minister Ditoka described the renewed partnership as a significant step forward in strengthening one of Fiji’s closest international relationships. Replacing the 2022–2025 framework, the new five-year agreement is built on the concept of “Duavata,” meaning working together or partnership. It sets out a shared vision to promote a stronger, more secure and resilient Blue Pacific Continent.…