The refreshed packaging of Sanitarium Weet-Bix is more than a branding exercise for the CJ Patel Group, it reflects how corporate partnerships are increasingly being used to grow women’s rugby and strengthen community engagement in Fiji. Launching the new packaging today, Group Marketing Manager Monisha Prasad said the redesigned Weet-Bix boxes aim to deepen the connection between consumers, rugby and national identity. Prasad said every purchase of Weet-Bix should remind Fijians of the country’s rugby culture and community spirit, while also highlighting the impact of the Weet-Bix Raluve Champions programme. She said the initiative now reaches more than 3,100 players…
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Independent Perth retailer Boffins Books will be closing its doors after 37 years, citing rising operational costs and a tightening economic environment.
The Ministry of Health & Medical Services has officially launched a two-year National Dengue and Other Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme in partnership with the GX Foundation following the signing of a virtual Memorandum of Understanding yesterday. The agreement was signed at the Ministry’s headquarters by Acting Permanent Secretary Luisa Cikamatana and GX Foundation Senior Advisor Lau Chi-tong, with Wang Yuan witnessing the ceremony. The partnership will focus on strengthening surveillance of vector-borne diseases, improving public awareness, supporting medical supply donations, and building professional healthcare capacity. Dr. Cikamatana said the programme is expected to help lower dengue cases and reduce the…
The coalition has announced its plan to rein in migration by tying it to housing supply as well as restricting the welfare foreigners receive.
The Yindjibarndi Nation has criticised the WA government for siding with Fortescue in a long-running compensation fight which was decided in the native title party’s favour this week.
Fiji and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening climate cooperation and advancing preparations for upcoming Pre-COP discussions following a meeting between Lynda Tabuya and Barbara Plinkert yesterday. The talks focused on the longstanding partnership between Fiji and the EU, particularly in areas such as climate action, climate finance, and ocean conservation initiatives across the Pacific region. Ambassador Plinkert reiterated that climate change remains a key priority within the European Union’s cooperation framework with Fiji and other Pacific Island countries, noting that a large share of EU regional funding continues to support climate-related programmes. Minister Tabuya acknowledged the…
Coles misled shoppers with illusory discounts, a court has ruled after a landmark case brought by the consumer watchdog.
Roneel Avnith Ram has turned a breakthrough school futsal campaign into national recognition after being appointed Assistant Coach of the Fiji Under-17 Girls Futsal Team. Ram guided Labasa College through a remarkable debut season at the Secondary Schools Futsal Competition, leading all four teams — Under-17 Girls, Under-19 Girls, Under-17 Boys, and Under-19 Boys — to the semi-finals in their first appearance at national level. Under his leadership, the Under-17 girls delivered the standout performance of the tournament, completing the season undefeated and securing the national title after defeating AD Patel College 3–1 in the final. Ram’s success has now…
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have gained ground with a boost from artificial intelligence-related tech shares, which helped markets look past hotter-than-expected inflation data.
Pacific Aviation Ministers have renewed their commitment to strengthening air connectivity, safety, and resilience throughout the region during the Fourth Regional Aviation Ministers’ Meeting held in Suva. The RAMM4 meeting gathered regional leaders, aviation representatives, and international partners to address major challenges facing the aviation industry, including airport infrastructure, affordable air travel, dependable services, and stronger regional collaboration. Ministers recognised aviation as a critical service for Pacific Island nations, supporting tourism, trade, economic development, and emergency response operations during times of disaster. Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, stressed the need for ongoing…