Entertainment

Ben Affleck hopes to score Michael Jordan's approval for film 'Air'

Actor Ben Affleck is hopeful for basketball legend Michael Jordan’s seal of approval after directing the biographical sports film, “Air,” which is based on Jordan’s historic deal with the Nike (NKE.N) shoe brand.

April 4, 2023 10:10 am
 

World

Belize reaffirms ties with Taipei as Taiwanese president visits

The prime minister of Belize gave Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen a welcome diplomatic boost during her visit on Monday, underlining his nation’s support for Taiwan after rival China gained a new regional ally last month.

April 4, 2023 9:29 am
 

World

Trump arrives in New York for surrender, opposes TV court coverage

Former U.S. President Donald Trump flew into New York City on his private plane on Monday to face charges stemming from a probe into hush money paid to a porn star, while his lawyers argued against letting cameras in the courtroom.

April 4, 2023 9:25 am
 

Sports

IOC stance on Russians, Belarusians 'painful', says Wlodarczyk

The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recommendation to let Russian and Belarusian athletes return to international competition is painful, three-times hammer throw champion Anita Wlodarczyk said, hoping the decision would change.

April 4, 2023 9:18 am
 

Sports

I did not expect to meet the players: PM

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has commented on the disappointed fans who were turned down and were unable to meet their favorite Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Stars.

April 4, 2023 7:34 am
 

Rugby

Fiji 7s building on the positives

Fiji Airways men’s 7s head coach Ben Gollings says the loss in Hong Kong is a hard pill to swallow but they have to build on the positives and move on.

April 4, 2023 7:25 am
 

News

Vital for government to reevaluate tax exemptions: Prasad

It is imperative for the government to do tax reforms, streamline and reevaluate some tax exemptions and incentives, and encourage self-regulation to improve tax compliance.

April 4, 2023 7:24 am
 

Football

More scouting to be done

Fiji Football Under-15 coach Sunil Kumar has revealed that they will scout more players for its development programs.

April 4, 2023 7:20 am
 

Golf

Pereira not dreaming green ahead of Masters debut

Mito Pereira’s final-hole collapse cost him the PGA Championship title last May and while it was enough to earn him an invite to this week’s Masters, the Chilean said on Monday he is under no illusion that he could slip into a Green Jacket.

April 4, 2023 7:19 am
 

Cricket

Million dollar pay packets for women after new Australia deal

Top Australian women cricketers could earn more than A$1 million ($666,600) a year with increases from a new pay deal topped up by cash earned in India’s Women’s Premier League and The Hundred in England, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.

April 4, 2023 7:15 am
 

World

Ukraine mocks Russian claim to have taken Bakhmut, says attacks repelled

Kyiv scorned Russian claims to have captured eastern Bakhmut on Monday, saying its foes had raised a victory flag over “some kind of toilet” and that Ukrainian forces had repelled nearly 20 attacks along the city’s front line in the last 24 hours.

April 4, 2023 7:00 am
 

News

Lands ministry prioritizes mahogany lot surveying

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad, revealed that the Ministry of Land and Mineral Resources had received an average of $25 million per year over the last six years, totaling approximately $155 million in budget.

April 4, 2023 6:59 am

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