World

Philippines poverty rate at 15.5% in 2023

The Philippines’ poverty rate dropped to 15.5% last year from 18.1% in 2021, with rising food prices limiting the reduction in the number of poor, the government’s statistics agency said on Thursday.

August 15, 2024 4:34 pm
 

Education

Minister announces new program on Lau

Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, has announced plans to introduce an Automotive Engineering Vocational Studies program at Yasayasa Moala College.

August 15, 2024 4:25 pm
 

Rugby

Byrne confident in preparation ahead of PNC

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has shared his thoughts on the benefits of working with players he’s been coaching for the past three years at the Fijian Drua.

August 15, 2024 4:24 pm
 

Rugby

Uru to debut for Wallabies

Queensland Reds forward Seru Uru will be making his debut for the Wallabies side as they prepare for their next test match against the Springboks this weekend in Perth.

August 15, 2024 4:17 pm
 

News

Suspended DPP awaits disclosures

Suspended Director of Public Prosecution Christopher Pryde says he is disappointed that the tribunal of three judges who have been constituted to hear the allegations against him have still not provided him with disclosures.

August 15, 2024 4:16 pm
 

News

Fulton College signs MOU with businesses

Fulton Adventist University College has taken a significant step in bridging the gap between academia and industry by signing an MOU with three prominent businesses today.

August 15, 2024 4:06 pm
 

Football

Fernandes signs Man Utd extension until 2027

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027, with the option to extend for another year, the Premier League club said.

August 15, 2024 4:04 pm
 

Tennis

De Minaur ready for US Open after Injury

Alex de Minaur said he will play in this month’s US Open, weeks after withdrawing from the Paris Olympics due to a hip injury.

August 15, 2024 4:00 pm
 

News

Miss Universe Fiji names Top 10 Finalists

The Miss Universe Fiji organization has selected its Top 10 Finalists who will compete for the title to represent Fiji in the international competition in Mexico at the end of this year.

August 15, 2024 3:53 pm
 

World

J&J nearing talc settlement disclosure, sources say

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N), opens new tab is preparing to unveil widespread support in coming days for a $6.48 billion offer to settle tens of thousands of legal actions alleging its Baby Powder and other talc products caused cancer, two people familiar with the matter said.

August 15, 2024 3:34 pm
 

News

USP Fiji-based staff to decide soon

The University of the South Pacific staff wanting to go on strike will soon discuss the next course of action.

August 15, 2024 2:53 pm
 

News

Fee-free personal property securities registry

Cabinet has endorsed an amendment to the Personal Property Securities Regulations 2019 to allow the Personal Property Securities Registry to continue to provide its services without levying any fees to its clients and the general public.

August 15, 2024 2:43 pm

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