Backers of a clean iron project mooted in Perth’s south are seeking significant federal government funding to make their project viable.
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Shares in David Flanagan-led Arrow Minerals rose by more than 65 per cent on Friday, following a significant update relating to its operations in Guinea.
Fiji scrum-half Simione Kuruvoli has been suspended for four weeks following his red card in Fiji’s heavy defeat to England last weekend, ruling him out of the upcoming Nations Championship Test against Scotland in Edinburgh. Kuruvoli was sent off during Fiji’s 73-8 loss to England at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool after kicking out at England prop Ellis Genge as he got up from a breakdown in the 48th minute of the match. After reviewing television footage, referee Hollie Davidson issued a permanent red card, leaving Fiji to play the remainder of the second half with 14 men. The Nations…
The deal is believed to be part of a broader portfolio sale worth about $50 million.
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.