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[Source: Fijian Drua/Facebook] Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glenn Jackson says his side must recover quickly after a physical encounter against the Western Force before turning their attention to a final-round clash in Brisbane. Jackson described the match as a “brutal” contest, with both teams heavily engaged in a fierce breakdown battle that made it difficult to build momentum. Reflecting on the game, he said the Drua were tested in all areas, particularly at the ruck. “We knew the breakdown was going to be big. Obviously, with Tizzano’s unbelievable skill, I thought we looked after him pretty well.”Article continues…
The Kimaya Fiji Group is moving towards greener and more cost-efficient operations, with plans to introduce electric vehicle coaches and expand the use of solar energy across its properties. The initiative forms part of the Group’s broader push to reduce operational costs while strengthening its commitment to sustainability and innovation, as rising fuel prices continue to place pressure on businesses. Management says the shift is driven by the need to improve long-term efficiency and manage increasing energy-related expenses across its operations. Managing Director Damend Gounder highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in addressing energy consumption, not only within workplaces but…
[Source: Reuters] Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or top prize for the second time on Saturday with his Norwegian-set drama that explores clashing cultures, “Fjord.” This year’s jury president, South Korean director Park Chan-wook, praised the film for helping shed light on understanding different views “in an artistically magnificent manner.” Celebrities including Geena Davis, who was featured on this year’s festival poster in a shot from 1991’s “Thelma & Louise,” as well as Tilda Swinton and Gael García Bernal appeared on stage to introduce the prizes in a ceremony that was largely free of politics…
Midfielder Tanner Tessmann is a notable absence from the United States men’s national team roster for the 2026 World Cup, per multiple media reports. Tessmann had been seen by many as a potential starter, having participated in six camps under U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino. The versatile 24-year-old started five of nine Europa League games and 22 of 29 Ligue 1 games for Lyon this season before being shut down May 8 with a muscle strain that was not expected to impact his availability for the World Cup, per The Athletic. Diego Luna, who contributed four goals and four assists in…
For Navuakece Women’s manager Asenaca Takitaki, women’s rugby is about much more than the game itself. As the Central Women’s Club competition concluded yesterday, Takitaki says the sport has become a safe and supportive space where young women can connect, grow and support one another. Most of the players come from villages in Naitasiri, while others travel from Suva and Korovou to be part of the team. Takitaki says beyond the results on the field, the biggest victory is the positive environment rugby creates for women and girls.Article continues after advertisement “I see that this is one space where women…
[Source: Reuters] China will send an astronaut to its space station on Sunday for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of long-duration human physiology in space as Beijing works towards its ambition of a crewed moon landing by 2030. The Shenzhou-23 vessel is scheduled to launch at 11:08 p.m. (1508 GMT) using the Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, with three Chinese astronauts on board. Payload specialist Li Jiaying, a former Hong Kong police inspector, will be the first astronaut from the city to take part in a…
Fijians can expect additional relief measures in the 2026–27 National Budget, which will be announced on the 26th of next month. Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel confirmed that the budget will include support measures aimed at protecting households, businesses, and the wider economy. He said the Ministry is currently engaging with multilateral development partners, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, to secure additional financing for the upcoming financial year. Rising fuel costs and ongoing uncertainty linked to the US–Iran conflict continues to place pressure on Fiji’s economy.Article continues after advertisement “The government has commenced…
Fiji Police Chief Rusiate Tudravu has reaffirmed that the force’s approach to combating drugs is focused strictly on criminal activity, and not the nationality of those involved. His comments come amid concerns raised by Pacific leaders at a regional policing summit about the possible involvement of Chinese criminal groups, including the 14K Triad, in regional drug trafficking networks. Speaking at the summit, Tudravu said intelligence and transnational crime units are actively monitoring suspicious activities linked to foreign drug trafficking groups. “This is not only the main way. There are other highways around the world; once we deal with this, they…
Ba FC have stormed into second place on the Extra Premier League standings after a devastating 7-0 win over Nasinu FC at Govind Park this afternoon. The emphatic result saw Ba produce a ruthless attacking display, running riot from start to finish to secure a vital three points in the title race and push their points tally to 20. The victory sees Ba leapfrog Lautoka FC, who had briefly moved into second earlier in the round following a strong 5-1 win over Tailevu Naitasiri FC. Lautoka had set the early pace in Round 10 with a dominant second-half performance.Article continues…
National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad. [Photo: FILE] Do not to be distracted by fake social media attacks, misinformation and politically motivated bloggers whose objective is to create division, confusion and negativity. This was the message from National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad to to a large audience of members, supporters and branch officials who attended the NFP Rewa Branch meeting at Vunimono High School on Saturday. He said despite the misinformation and fear campaigns spread by the previous government about social welfare assistance and scholarships being removed, the Coalition Government has instead strengthened and improved these programmes…