Australia is set to use the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups as a springboard for long-term growth in rugby, following a $90 million funding commitment from the Federal Government. The funding will support the delivery of the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups and the Impact Beyond legacy program, which aims to strengthen rugby communities across Australia and the Pacific. Federal Minister for Sport Anika Wells announced the initiative on Wednesday alongside Rugby Australia Chair Daniel Herbert, CEO Phil Waugh, Rugby World Cup 2027 Managing Director Chris Stanley, Wallabies forward Tom Hooper, Wallaroos forward Tiarah Minns and junior players…
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Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Fiji has launched BSP eDollar, making it the first bank-backed electronic wallet introduced by a bank in Fiji. The new digital service is designed to give customers greater convenience, choice and control over how they manage and move their money using their mobile phones. BSP Fiji Relieving Country Head Maikash Ali said customers can create and manage up to five eWallets through the app, each with its own unique account number and options for domestic or international access and they can also move funds between their BSP accounts and eWallets, transfer money to other BSP…
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower, with declines in Intel and other chipmakers, as investors became less confident about a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
A man charged with the alleged attempted murder of a police officer is on the run, the Suva High Court has been told. The police officer is Minster for Defence Pio Tikoduadua’s daughter, who has publicly undated the public on his daughter road to recovery. The case against Saimoni Rokotunidau was called before Justice Dane Tuiqereqere this morning. State Counsel Hezekiah Naufaga informed the court that Rokotunidau had allegedly sold his property and could not be located. Rokotunidau had been released on bail, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court during…
Residents and commuters along the Suva–Lami corridor may hear tsunami warning sirens today, Tuesday, 11 August, as authorities carry out a live test of the emergency alert system. The National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) is conducting the exercise between 10am and 12pm to ensure the 13 tsunami sirens positioned along the Suva foreshore are operating properly and to support community preparedness for a possible tsunami emergency. The sirens being tested are located at the Water Authority of Fiji’s Kinoya Sewerage Plant, FINTEL and the RFMF Officers Training School in Vatuwaqa, USP Statham, USP Lower Campus and USP Main Campus,…
Murder accused and former Fiji Corrections Service officer Epeli Laqeni appeared in the Suva High Court this morning. Laqeni is charged with allegedly murdering his de-facto partner in Nakasi between 3rd and 5th September last year. Defence counsel Timoci Varinava has filed an application seeking the Fiji Corrections Service’s Standard Operating Procedure. The defence says the SOP is relevant to show that Laqeni was not at work on the day after the alleged incident, but was instead at a hospital. The State is opposing the defence’s request for the document. Judge, Justice Usaia Ratuvili has given the defence 14 days…
AusSuper poised for advice roleAustralianSuper is preparing for a major expansion into wealth planning, landing a financial services licence and hiring the lawyer who recommended that Labor relax rules on what advice funds can offer members. The Fin
The Joint Task Force in the Western Division has made another four arrests in the Lautoka area of operation, for cases of alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACPO) Kasiano Vusonilawe said the JTF conducted two raids in Lautoka on Monday 10th August in Tavakubu and Vio Road. In the first raid at Tavakubu, an 18-year-old student and a 24-year-old man were allegedly found with white substances believed to be methamphetamine. Both suspects were taken into custody while the seized substances were sent for analysis. In the second raid, at Vio Road, a 38-year-old man…
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced that the old design flora and fauna banknotes will be officially demonetised from 1st January 2027, meaning businesses will no longer be required to accept them as payment after 31st December 2026. The RBF said the decision follows the introduction of the new polymer banknotes into circulation on 2 January 2026, with the demonetisation now gazetted to take effect from the start of next year. RBF Governor Ariff Ali said that as of 31 July 2026, 72.3 per cent of the old banknotes in circulation had been recalled, and thanked the public for…
One of India’s biggest superstars, Ajay Devgn is all set to bring stories inspired by cases that have shaken the nation through Crime Patrol 2026 on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.Ajay Devgn’s commanding on-screen presence and resolute voice will take viewers through stories inspired by cases that have shaken the nation. Through the recently released promo, the actor communicates directly with viewers and urges them not to be consumed by fear and with the realities of today but to exercise more caution; he also promises to be a guide to them through this journey, assuring them, “Main rahunga aapke…