OPINION: There’s an urgent need to proceed with the Henderson and Western Trade Coast developments.
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The chairman of KPMG Australia is stepping down and two partners are leaving the firm after a bruising parliamentary hearing and allegations of wrongdoing at the major consultancy.
Ba Women’s football team departs Fiji tomorrow for the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara, Solomon Islands, carrying the hopes of their supporters and the nation into the regional competition. Ba Football Association president Praneel Dayal expressed confidence in the squad’s preparation and ability to compete against some of Oceania’s leading clubs. Dayal encouraged the players to embrace the opportunity, represent Ba and Fiji with pride, and demonstrate their determination throughout the tournament. He said the competition provides a valuable platform for the team to showcase its talent on the regional stage. also urged the players to remain united, give…
A multi-storey apartment block, estimated to cost $22 million, is set to be built next to the lot Victor Goh is selling to Edge Visionary Living.
Iluka has locked in an offtake deal with an undisclosed global car manufacturer, tipped to generate $220 million in revenue, as it unlocks its $1.65 billion loan from the federal government.
As many households continue to face rising living expenses, a young farmer from Ba is demonstrating how dedication and smart use of available land can create a stable livelihood. Twenty-nine-year-old Meli Taivei of Nakavika Settlement has been growing vegetables since 2018, turning less than an acre of land into a productive farming venture. Through careful crop management and consistent effort, he cultivates produce including long beans, chillies, tomatoes and watermelons, supplying markets in Sigatoka and Nadi. His hard work has generated encouraging returns, with watermelon sales alone bringing in more than $2,000. Other crops, including okra and kumala, have also…
Contentious tax reforms are set to become law after the Greens agreed to support Labor’s legislation through the Senate in return for extending an inquiry into separate NDIS changes.
Prominent local footballer Merrill Nand will remain in custody after the Suva Magistrates Court adjourned his bail hearing to next Monday. The 26-year-old appeared before Magistrate Yogesh Prasad this morning. His lawyer, Jitendra Reddy, has filed a formal bail application seeking his release. Police prosecution informed the court that while the bail application has been filed, they will maintain their objections due to public interest. The prosecution requested more time to respond to the application and file an affidavit from the investigating officer. Nand is accused of assaulting and sexually violating his former girlfriend. He is charged with three counts…
Yusuke Aso had only been in Australia for a few years when he landed his dream job. Nearly four decades later he’s earned a reputation for having one of the industry’s largest contact book.
France captain Kylian Mbappé marked a major milestone in his illustrious career, making his 100th appearance for France as Les Bleus secured a hard-fought victory in their FIFA World Cup Group I clash. At just 27 years old, Mbappé joined an elite group of French internationals to reach the century mark, further cementing his status as one of the greatest players of his generation. The Paris-born forward first debuted for France in 2017 and has since become a central figure in the national team’s success, helping them win the 2018 FIFA World Cup and reach another final in 2022. Reflecting…