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[File Photo] Fiji’s sugar sector is no longer sustainable in its current form, says Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Goundar. He warned that continued investment without a clear recovery plan could place further pressure on limited public funds. Goundar says Fiji must stop “fooling” itself that more government support alone can revive the industry. Speaking at a post-budget forum in Nadi last night, he said rebuilding the sector could require billions of dollars, with no guarantee the investment would achieve the desired results.Article continues after advertisement “We are running an insolvent FSC, which has taken a significant amount of taxpayer…
Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere after their loss to England this morning. FIJI Water Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere says failing to execute the basics proved costly in their 73-8 defeat to England this morning in Round Two of the Nations Championship. The loss was compounded by disciplinary issues, with Fiji receiving both a red and a yellow card during the match at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Ikanivere says the team is disappointed with the result and has apologized to their fans for letting them down. However, he says the Flying Fijians cannot dwell on the defeat and must…
Navua will look to make home advantage count when they host Lautoka at Uprising Sports Ground in Round 13 of the Extra Premier League today. The hosts head into the encounter after showing plenty of character to fight back for a 2-2 draw against Suva in their last outing. Having displayed resilience under pressure, Navua will now be aiming to build on that performance with all three points on home soil. Lautoka, meanwhile, will be determined to bounce back after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Rewa in the previous round.Article continues after advertisement The Blues know a victory is…
England after their quarter-final win over Norway this win. England secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after edging Norway 2-1 at Miami Stadium in the United States this morning. The quarter-final was locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes before Jude Bellingham struck in the third minute of stoppage time to grab his second goal of the match and send England through. England held firm in the closing moments to seal the dramatic victory, bringing Norway’s impressive World Cup campaign to an end. Source link
An exciting showdown awaits at HFC Bank Stadium Suva hosts Ba in one of the headline fixtures of Round 13 in the Extra Premier League later today. Suva comes into the encounter after staging a spirited second-half comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against Navua. The Capital City side will be hoping to carry that momentum into a crucial home fixture as they look to climb further up the standings. Ba, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back after being held to a 1-1 draw by Nadi in the previous round, a result that saw them surrender top spot in…
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians received a major thrashing early this morning in the Nations Championship, after going down 73-8. England came out with a strong start, leading 35-3 at halftime, and we’re no match for the Fijians. The Senirusi Seruvakula-coached side only managed to score one try and convert one penalty, while the English scored 11 tries. Fiji will face Scotland next weekend at the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, and you can watch it live on FBC Sports.Article continues after advertisement Source link
Dilkusha Girl’s School Adi Cakobau School heads out for a league match at the National Hockey Center in SUva yesterday. The Suva Hockey Association has been working together with the Fiji Hockey Federation to help schools in the central division prepare for the Fiji Secondary Schools Hockey tournament later next month. Fiji Hockey development officer Fatima Mario says the two sporting bodies have started hosting league matches for schools in the central division, to not only help them prepare for their school’s competition, but also help with the development of the sport. Suva Hockey started their development works at the…
The team behind Bulaccino’s new Namaka coffee outlet. [PHOTO: RIYA BHAGWAN] Working professionals and coffee lovers in Namaka, Nadi, now have a new option to enjoy their favourite brew, with a Bulaccino outlet opening in the area under new ownership while continuing to operate under the established brand. The cafe has created 15 new employment opportunities and aims to provide a convenient location for customers in the surrounding community. Bulaccino Namaka Manager Atish Narayan says demand for the new outlet has been strong, with customers responding positively to an introductory promotion offering a one-year coffee pass for $45. Narayan also…
The initiative is the first in a series of cleanups. [PHOTO:RIYA BHAGWAN] Three skip bins full of rubbish were collected from Natadola Beach this morning, highlighting the scale of waste washing up along one of the nation’s most popular coastlines. The cleanup campaign, organised by One Beach Fiji, brought together more than 300 people, including community members, resort staff and their families from InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, Holiday Inn, Grand Pacific Hotel, and Shangri-La Yanuca Island, as well as resort guests. Supported by the IHG Hotels and Resorts Group, the initiative is the first in a series of…
Members of the Nadera Panthers side after their win today at Bidesi Ground in Suva. Nadera Panthers pulled off one of the biggest victories of the Vodafone Cup Southern Zone competition after thumping Lami Steelers 56-6 in round four of this afternoon. Head coach Vula Dakuitoga praised his side for the effort, but believes they could have done better. He says that he only has high standards for the team because he knows they can do better than what they did today. He says defense was an area they needed to work on before the next round, and he is…