Sugarcane farmers will receive a guaranteed payment of $85 per tonne for the 2026 crop season, with Government stepping in to bridge the gap between the forecast cane price and rising production costs. The assurance comes after the Sugar Industry Tribunal announced a forecast cane price of $57.40 per tonne under the Master Award, based on prevailing world market prices for raw sugar. Acknowledging the financial pressures faced by farmers due to increased fuel prices and higher harvesting and transportation expenses, Government has committed to providing a top-up payment to ensure growers receive the guaranteed rate of $85 per tonne.…
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Students at Suva Adventist Primary School in Lami now have access to a new multi-purpose hall following the official opening of the $363,000 facility. The hall is expected to serve the school’s 754 students by providing a central venue for a range of activities, including assemblies, examinations, sporting events, cultural programmes, leadership initiatives and community gatherings. The project was delivered through years of fundraising by students, teachers, parents, church members, alumni and supporters, highlighting the strong community backing behind the development. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Education Minister Aseri Radrodro commended everyone who contributed to the project and acknowledged the…
A few days ago, news came in that the shoot of the Hindi version of Drishyam 3 was completed, and now the team of the film is gearing up for its October 2 release. The original Malayalam version was released last month, on May 21, and many are wondering whether the Hindi version will be similar to it.A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Drishyam (2015) and Drishyam 2 (2022) in Hindi were quite similar to the original films. But the Hindi Drishyam 3 will be an exception. The makers have drastically altered the plot and twists. At the same time,…
Actress Celina Jaitly has issued a detailed statement in response to legal notices sent by her estranged husband Peter Haag and his father, Wolfgang Haag, who have threatened to initiate defamation proceedings against her. The development comes days after Semwal & Co., acting on behalf of Peter Haag and Wolfgang Haag, confirmed that two separate legal notices had been served to the actress. The notices alleged that Celina had circulated false, defamatory and misleading statements through social media, interviews and media interactions while matrimonial and child custody proceedings remain pending before courts in Austria.Responding publicly, Celina said her legal team…
Actor and entrepreneur Preity Zinta has ventured into the luxury jewellery space with the launch of her fine jewellery brand, Jacarti Jewellery. The actress recently inaugurated the brand’s new store in Mumbai’s Bandra neighbourhood, with several friends from the entertainment industry attending the celebration.Among those present at the event were actors Celina Jaitly, Bobby Deol and Iulia Vantur. The gathering marked an important milestone for Zinta as she expands her professional portfolio beyond cinema and sports into the luxury retail sector.Sharing moments from the launch on social media, Celina Jaitly congratulated Preity and praised the new collection. Posting a selfie…
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