Activist Northern Star Resources shareholder Elliott Investment says the miner’s board has failed grasp the magnitude of its reputational fall, as it agitates for major change.
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Construction is advancing on the 9.1-kilometre Navilawa–Yaloku Access Road in the interior of Ba, a project aimed at improving connectivity between communities in Nadi and Ba. Funded through the Coalition Government’s Rural Outer Island Development Programme and implemented by the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, the project is backed by an investment of approximately $200,000. Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Mosese Bulitavu recently visited the site to assess progress on the road, which is expected to deliver significant benefits to residents, farmers and businesses in the area. Once completed, the new route…
Private port proponent Crestlink has struck a deal to buy the Koolan Island iron ore mine for $20.2 million from MGX Resources.
The major US stock indices have ended more than one per cent lower, with chipmaker shares extending recent declines and with renewed tensions between the United States and Iran adding to investor uncertainty.
A 39-year-old teacher has been charged in connection with the alleged abduction of a Year 10 student in Taveuni. Police allege that the accused and the student had been communicating through a messaging platform regarding plans to be together. The exchanges were reportedly discovered by the teacher’s wife, who alerted the school principal. Investigators claim the teacher was found with the student inside his vehicle near her home on the night of 7 June 2026. The incident was subsequently reported to Police, leading to an investigation. Following inquiries, the teacher was charged with one count of abduction. He is scheduled…
Businessman Imran Khan, also known as “King Khan”, has pleaded guilty to one count of contravening a restraining order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 1997. Khan appeared before Judge, Justice Thushara Rajasinghe this morning. The charge alleges that between September 16 and October 1, 2025, at Nasinu, Khan knowingly breached a restraining order issued by the Civil High Court. It is alleged that Khan disposed of a luxury vehicle by transferring ownership, despite the vehicle being subject to an asset restraining order issued by the court on December 27, 2023. Khan entered a guilty plea. The judge sought confirmation…
Fiji has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for tourism growth, with the Government aiming to welcome 1.25 million visitors annually and generate $4 billion in tourism revenue by 2027. Speaking at the AHICE Fiji Conference held at the Crowne Plaza in Nadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka outlined the country’s strategy to achieve these goals. He told industry leaders, investors and tourism stakeholders that reaching the target would require the addition of around 4,000 hotel rooms. The expansion is expected to be supported by 53 tourism-related investment projects currently in the pipeline, collectively valued…
Investors split on $14b Sigma bid for Boots
Fiji and India have taken further steps to strengthen cooperation in security and digital development following high-level discussions between government representatives this week. Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua met with India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Shri Suneet Mehta, to explore areas of shared interest and future collaboration. Talks centred on enhancing partnerships in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital resilience and capacity-building initiatives, underscoring the growing relationship between the two nations. During the meeting, Minister Naivalurua acknowledged India’s ongoing assistance in supporting Fiji’s efforts in these sectors. High Commissioner Mehta, in turn, praised Fiji’s dedication to advancing bilateral ties and…
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has faced heavy scrutiny in the last two weeks. The cuts given to Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Bandar were criticized. Meanwhile, CBFC asked for cuts in two crucial scenes in Obsession and it led to a huge uproar on social media which continued for many days. Meanwhile, this week, the CBFC has sprung a pleasant surprise by passing three crucial films with zero cuts.The Kangana Ranaut-starrer Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, based on the 26/11 terror attacks, was passed with a U/A 16+ rating on May 29. Despite a thriller film with…