The FIJI Water Flying Fijians believe the Nations Championship offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen their standing among the world’s top rugby nations, according to assistant coach Aaron Mauger. Speaking at a Fiji Rugby Union Black & Tie fundraising event held at St George’s Place in Liverpool, Mauger highlighted Fiji’s progress over recent years and praised the competition as a pathway for further growth. The event, which brought together members of the Fijian community, dignitaries and representatives from England Rugby, was organised to support the Fiji Rakavi Foundation, an initiative focused on providing welfare support for players beyond their rugby…
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The FIJI Water Flying Fijians were warmly received by the Liverpool community during an official civic ceremony held at Liverpool Town Hall ahead of their Nations Championship encounter with England. Hosted by the City of Liverpool, the reception brought together local leaders and representatives to celebrate Fiji’s arrival and the longstanding connection between the island nation and the host city. Fiji Rugby Union Board Chairman Mr John Sanday expressed appreciation for the welcome extended to the team, thanking the people of Liverpool for their hospitality and support. “We thank the citizens of Liverpool for allowing and welcoming us to your…
Fiji Navy personnel have completed specialised training with the Royal Australian Air Force to strengthen air and maritime coordination during search and rescue operations. The training focused on the safe preparation, handling and aerial deployment of emergency survival equipment, improving the ability to deliver critical supplies quickly and accurately to vessels or people in distress across Fiji’s extensive maritime area. The initiative forms part of the Defence Pacific Air Program, which aims to enhance the integration of air capabilities with naval assets, the Rescue Coordination Centre Fiji and operational planning to improve the detection of incidents, emergency response and support…
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources has completed a comprehensive field survey of the Sawakasa Mahogany Plantation Lease, paving the way for more efficient harvesting and improved returns for landowners. The survey covered all 16 lots within the 4,128-hectare plantation lease and marks the completion of four years of fieldwork carried out between the 2022/2023 and 2025/2026 financial years. Survey teams mapped and marked every boundary despite challenging terrain, including remote bush areas and river crossings. According to the ministry, the completed survey will provide plantation managers with accurate boundary information, helping to reduce disputes, minimise delays and improve…
Fiji has established its first permanent forest research plot, marking a significant step forward in climate research and forest conservation. Located at the Vago Reserve, the one-hectare site forms part of the MELANOBS project, which aims to monitor how forests across Melanesia respond to climate change and other environmental pressures. The initiative is being supported by the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry, led by Minister Alitia Bainivalu and Acting Permanent Secretary Saimoni Tauvoli, in collaboration with international researchers and local conservation organisations. The permanent research plot will enable scientists to carry out long-term monitoring of tree growth, forest health, biodiversity…
Amitabh Bachchan-hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati is set to embrace artificial intelligence in a major way. According to a report by Variety India, Google India and Sony Pictures Networks India have entered into a collaboration to integrate Google Gemini into the iconic quiz show, making the AI chatbot an interactive knowledge companion for aspiring contestants and viewers.The collaboration marks a significant step in bringing AI-powered learning to one of Indian television’s longest-running and most popular game shows. The integration will extend across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, with Google Gemini becoming a part of the Kaun Banega Crorepati journey from…
The Delhi High Court on Friday sentenced actor Rajpal Yadav to three months’ simple imprisonment in a cheque bounce case after observing that he repeatedly failed to honour settlement commitments made before the court. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma delivered the verdict in a batch of seven cases filed by M/s Murli Projects Private Limited. While Yadav was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment in each case, the court directed that all sentences would run concurrently.Apart from the jail term, the High Court ordered the actor to pay Rs 1.05 crore in each of the seven cases. His wife, Radha Rajpal Yadav,…
A week is left for the release of The Odyssey and the excitement is tremendous due to the casting and association of Christopher Nolan as director. Many were apprehensive if the film will suffer cuts from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).However, the good news is that the CBFC has not asked for a single cut. Additionally, no dialogue or scene has been modified or tweaked in any way. The audience in India will get to see the same cut as the rest of the world, provided no self-censorship has been undertaken by the studio in India.However, The Odyssey…
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed as the new brand ambassador for Policybazaar as the company launches a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging more Indians to invest in health and term insurance. The initiative, titled Parivaar Sabse Pehle, seeks to highlight the importance of financial protection and timely insurance planning for families across the country.The campaign aligns with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) broader objective of increasing insurance penetration. It will be rolled out across television, digital platforms, OTT services and social media, reaching audiences in urban, semi-urban and rural regions.In the advertisements, Bachchan plays the…
The makers of Ramayana have announced a nationwide school outreach initiative aimed at introducing students to the stories and values of the Indian epic ahead of the film’s theatrical release. The campaign, which begins on July 9, is expected to reach more than 400 schools across 18 cities and engage over five lakh students through a series of educational and creative activities.According to the makers, the programme has been designed to encourage young audiences to explore the themes of Ramayana through drawing competitions, quizzes, interactive discussions and other classroom activities. The initiative also hopes to inspire conversations between children and…