Business

Factbox: Warren Buffett's investments in financial firms

Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett has been in discussions with senior Biden administration officials about the banking crisis, leading some to speculate that Buffett would consider investing in the sector following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

March 24, 2023 6:51 am
 

News

Influenza on the rise

The Ministry of Health reveals that their surveillance systems shows a resurgence in reporting of influenza-like illness and acute illnesses since December.

March 24, 2023 6:34 am
 

News

Inadequate menstrual hygiene facilities remains a barrier

The lack of adequate water, sanitation, and menstrual hygiene facilities remains a significant obstacle for women and girls, despite some recent improvements in the hygiene and sanitation sectors.

March 24, 2023 6:28 am
 

News

People urged to reconsider their actions

Climate change activist has called on Fijians to change their throwaway culture.

March 24, 2023 6:25 am
 

News

MOU to boost community development projects

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Peace Corps Fiji to develop community-based projects.

March 24, 2023 6:22 am
 

News

Ratu Epeli Ganilau passes away

Former Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and a paramount chief of Cakaudrove Ratu Epeli Ganilau, has passed away at the age of 71.

March 24, 2023 6:05 am
 

Business

BlackRock to keep questioning boards on 'material' climate risks

BlackRock Inc, the world’s largest asset manager, said on Thursday it would continue to push companies for details on how they treat “material” climate-related risks, despite criticism from some U.S. politicians for its stance on the energy transition.

March 24, 2023 5:53 am
 

World

TikTok creators, some U.S. Democratic lawmakers oppose ban on app

TikTok creators and three U.S. Democratic Party lawmakers said they opposed any potential ban on the Chinese-owned short video-sharing app that is used by more than 150 million Americans.

March 23, 2023 5:23 pm
 

Business

Concerns over artificial price hike

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is stepping up efforts to combat the artificial inflation of prices by small and medium enterprises.

March 23, 2023 4:59 pm
 

News

Five judicial officers sworn-in

Five judicial officers were today sworn in before the President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere at Government House.

March 23, 2023 4:50 pm
 

News

Organizations call for the legislation to be repealed

The consultation on the Media Industry Development Draft Bill, which was partly drafted by prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu, ended at around midday today, with speakers wanting the media legislation to be repealed and replaced by the Fiji Media Council.

March 23, 2023 4:46 pm
 

Rugby

More than 10 debutants for Super W champs

14 players will make their debuts for the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Super W opener against Brumbies at Prince Charles Park in Nadi on Saturday.

March 23, 2023 4:37 pm

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