“Black Dog,” about a man released from prison who returns home to his remote town in China to rid it of stray dogs before the Olympics, only to befriend one of them, won the Cannes Film Festival’s “Un Certain Regard” competition on Friday.

Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka supports the initiative for the government to support Fiji Sugar Corporation’s Loan guarantee for the production of ethanol which is known as the sustainable aviation fuel.

The Resource Owners and MSME Investment Bank is now being implemented by Fijian Holdings Limited through Merchant Finance.

Muaniweni College student Nanise Tikomainiumea will be a key player for the Muaniweni College Under-18 team, having previously played for the Naitasiri Under-20s in the Marama provincial competition.

The Nasinu Town Council will take ownership of its waste management, in consideration of the population and properties within their municipality.

Sharks have become the first South African side to win a European trophy as they outmuscled Gloucester 36-22 to claim the Challenge Cup title at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Vodafone Fijiana XVs ran rampant in their opening Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship match in Brisbane, thumping Tonga 48-3.

Two time Olympic gold medalist Jerry Tuwai is back for the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side after a year.

Former Vodafone Fijiana 15s and Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua winger Kolora Lomani is the new face in the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side for the next tournament in Madrid, Spain.

Doubles to Queensland State of Origin hopefuls Valentine Holmes, Jeremiah Nanai and perennial try-scorer Kyle Feldt helped North Queensland Cowboys secure a 42-28 win against Wests Tigers.

The Sea Eagles broke a three-game losing streak with a thrilling 26-20 win against the Melbourne Storm at 4 Pines Park.

The ACT Brumbies have defeated the Melbourne Rebels 53-17 despite having three men yellow-carded at GIO Stadium.