Small businesses are calling for more support from the government to fight back against a rising tide of artificial intelligence-fuelled scams and cyber crime.
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Employers and governance experts have warned that holding companies criminally liable over modern slavery failings is unworkable.
Plans for a $1.2 billion wind farm near Merredin have been lodged by green energy developer Collgar Renewables.
The High Court has ordered the transfer of firearms and ammunition from the John Geoffery Nikolic criminal case to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces armoury for secure custody, as authorities continue investigating the disappearance of 12.9 kilograms of cocaine from the same case. The order was issued today by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar. Under the order, the Registrar is required to arrange for the exhibits to be handed over by their present custodian to an authorised RFMF officer. The exhibits listed in the order include a revolver, a packet of Aquila ammunition, six live rounds removed from…
The Nasdaq notched a record high close on Monday, lifted by Nvidia and Microsoft, as investors focused on a dip in oil prices and looked ahead to quarterly earnings reports.
The High Court in Suva has dismissed an application by former iTaukei Lands Trust Board employee Josaia Waqairatu to overturn his two bribery convictions and have the matter heard again. Justice Dane Tuiqereqere delivered the judgment on 5 October 2026. Waqairatu was convicted by the Suva Magistrates Court on 28 August 2026 on two counts of bribery and was awaiting sentencing. He sought to have the convictions quashed, arguing that his trial had not complied with Section 139 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 after the Resident Magistrate who presided over the trial was transferred. However, the High Court found…
Pacific leaders and international delegates have gathered in Fiji for Pre-COP31, with discussions focused on the impacts of climate change on communities, livelihoods and the ocean. Speaking at the Traditional Welcome Ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel on Denarau Island, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the discussions must remain centred on the lives and wellbeing of communities, reefs and nations increasingly affected by climate change. Delegates will travel to Tuvalu today to see first-hand the challenges facing Pacific communities, including king tides, saltwater intrusion and growing pressure on people’s ability to remain on their land. Rabuka said the Pacific was not…
Eight districts will compete for the Senior Division title at the 86th FMF Inter-District Championship, with teams drawn into two groups for the 2026 tournament. Group A features Lami FC, Northland Tailevu FC, Bua FC and Dreketi FC, while Group B consists of Rakiraki FC, Savusavu FC, Nadogo FC and Taveuni FC. The Senior Division remains an important part of the IDC, giving districts the opportunity to compete on the national stage, showcase local talent and represent their communities in one of Fiji football’s recognised tournaments. Four of the eight teams come from the Northern Division, with Bua and Dreketi…
Firmus seeks new rules, OpenAI seeks forgiveness
Mark Nawaqanitawase has capped off his rugby league career in spectacular fashion, scoring two tries to help the Sydney Roosters defeat the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League Premiership Grand Final. The dual-code international crossed once in each half as the Roosters ended Newcastle’s fairytale title run in front of a crowd of 80,814 at Stadium Australia. Nawaqanitawase joined the Roosters in 2024 after spending four seasons in rugby union with the New South Wales Waratahs. The move proved to be a successful one, with the Fijian-born flyer playing a key role in helping the club secure the premiership…