The Dow has closed at a record high on signs of progress for a peace deal with Iran while the Nasdaq registered its first decline in five sessions as SpaceX and AMD stumbled following their quarterly earnings.
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Pacific Polytech says it is struggling to understand the significant reduction in its government funding at a time when Fiji continues to face a shortage of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) skills. The institution is scaling back some of its operations, including its administrative division, after its annual government grant was reduced from $7 million to $500,000 for the 2026–2027 financial year. Chairman Dr. Ganesh Chand says the funding cut is difficult to justify, given the country’s ongoing demand for skilled tradespeople and the Government’s emphasis on strengthening the TVET sector. He says the reduction has forced the…
Fiji’s record-breaking track and field athlete Maryann Macedru is settling in well in Eugene, Oregon, as she continues her build-up to the World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 2026. One of the standout moments since arriving in the United States was meeting one of her sporting idols, New Zealand shot put legend Dame Valerie Adams. The four-time world champion and Olympic great has long been an inspiration for the young Fijian athlete, making the encounter a memorable milestone as she prepares to compete on one of athletics’ biggest stages. The meeting provided an added boost for Macedru, who is gearing up…
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed that the biosecurity emergency declaration for the Yasawa Group and Mamanuca Islands remains in effect as authorities continue working to contain and eliminate the Tongan Fruit Fly (Bactrocera facialis). Residents and travellers are reminded that host fruits and vegetables cannot be transported out of the declared areas. Restricted produce includes mangoes, guavas, papayas, citrus fruits, avocados, breadfruit, tomatoes, cucurbits and other identified host materials. Authorities warn that anyone found breaching the movement restrictions could face a fine of up to FJD$1,000. The Biosecurity Authority says even a single piece of fruit moved beyond…
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The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has announced the appointment of Mike Catt as Senior Assistant Coach ahead of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. He joins newly appointed Head Coach Brad Mooar as the franchise strengthens its coaching team for the upcoming campaign. Catt, a member of England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad and recipient of an OBE, brings extensive international playing and coaching experience. He earned 75 Test caps for England, played in four Rugby World Cups, and has held coaching roles with England, Italy, Ireland, and most recently the NSW Waratahs. In the release, Catt…
FIJI Water has once again stepped up as the major sponsor for the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards (PMIBA) 2026. The company has renewed its Supreme Award sponsorship through a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Investment Fiji, marking the ninth consecutive year of this partnership. This is the longest-running collaboration of its kind for the awards, and it emphasizes FIJI Water’s commitment to celebrating and lifting up Fijian businesses on the global stage. The Supreme Award stands at the pinnacle of the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards, with FIJI Water putting its name behind this distinguished honor. FIJI Water Executive…
Recent figures show a 1.5 per cent reduction in the amount of available office space in the CBD, while nationally figures are at a 30-year high.
Two people have died following a three-vehicle collision in Navua yesterday afternoon, pushing the road death toll to 31 this year. Police say the victims, a 70-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman, were travelling in a vehicle that allegedly veered onto the opposite lane, resulting in the crash. Four people travelling in the other two vehicles sustained minor injuries. They were treated at Navua Hospital and later discharged. The bodies of the two victims have been taken to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, where post-mortem examinations will be conducted. The national road death toll now stands at 31, compared with…
Television and film actress Jiya Shankar is officially engaged. The Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant took to social media on August 6 to announce her engagement to entrepreneur and corporate professional Kaaran Dhanak, sharing a series of romantic pictures from the special moment along with a heartfelt note about their long-distance love story. Jiya Shankar shares emotional note for fiancé Kaaran Dhanak Announcing the happy news, Jiya reflected on finding love when she least expected it and thanked Kaaran for standing by her through the highs and lows of life.She wrote, “So maybe it is true, you do find love…