News

Fiji battles labor migration

The coalition government is looking at implementing a combined strategy to address the labor migration crisis.

March 21, 2023 7:05 am
 

Sevens

Marist a good testing ground for Fiji 7s

Fiji Airways men’s sevens head coach Ben Gollings says the team was tested during the Marist 7s.

March 21, 2023 6:56 am
 

World

French govt narrowly survives no-confidence vote, faces more challenges

President Emmanuel Macron’s government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion in parliament over a deeply unpopular pension reform, but strikes and protests will continue, in a major challenge to his authority.

March 21, 2023 6:50 am
 

Business

Amazon deepens tech-sector gloom with another 9,000 layoffs

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) on Monday said it would axe another 9,000 roles, piling on to a wave of layoffs that has swept the technology sector as an uncertain economy forces companies to get leaner.

March 21, 2023 6:45 am
 

News

More planning needed says Prasad

For the future, Ministry of Finance will have to put in place a carefully planned process and budgetary allocation for maintenance works, especially those in the health sector.

March 21, 2023 6:44 am
 

News

13 more tsunami sirens to be installed

Minister for Disaster Sakiasi Ditoka says 13 more tsunami sirens will be installed in the country.

March 21, 2023 6:35 am
 

News

MOU seeks to bridge gaps in forestry

Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Forestry and the University of the South Pacific for collaboration and support in the development of cooperation in the field of forestry.

March 21, 2023 6:29 am
 

World

World Bank estimates Syria's three-year earthquake recovery needs at $7.9 bln

The World Bank on Monday said the February earthquakes are expected to have caused Syria’s real GDP output to contract by 5.5% in 2023, with recovery and reconstruction needs estimated at $7.9 billion over three years.

March 21, 2023 6:13 am
 

Health

Government encourages getting COVID-19 booster dose

The Ministry of Health will continue to push for the vaccine booster dose through various initiatives.

March 21, 2023 5:34 am
 

Cricket

New Zealand triumph in windy Wellington, sweep series 2-0

New Zealand completed an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second test in blustery Wellington on Monday to sweep the series 2-0 as the South Asian side’s resistance finally broke late on day four.

March 21, 2023 5:28 am
 

Football

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Rashford, Mount and Nick Pope withdraw from England squad

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Newcastle keeper Nick Pope have withdrawn from the England squad for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers.

March 21, 2023 5:15 am
 

Business

Act enhances MSME’s economic engagement

The revised Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants Act and Regulations is a key milestone for FICA.

March 21, 2023 4:39 am

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