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Letters to the Editor | October 11, 2025
$500m bailout – SELWA NANDAN LAUTOKA THE FSC board chairman Nitya Reddy has sought a $500million government bailout to rescue the company from its dire straits. He is quoted as saying “Hail, rain, storm, beg, borrow, steal. We need that share if...

Lion One Announces $7 Million Sidecar Private Placement
Lion One Metals Limited (TSXV: LIO,OTC:LOMLF) (OTCQX: LOMLF) ("Lion One" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that in response to further investor demand, the Company intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the "Sidecar Private...

Kerzner, BSP Life in Yasawa luxury resort deal
INTERNATIONAL developer and operator of luxury resorts Kerzner International Holdings Limited has partnered with institutional investor BSP Life to develop an ultra-luxury resort and community of private homes in Nacula, Yasawa under the One&Only...

Rewa wins IDC after 15 years
Stratum Construction Rewa has ended its 15-year FMF Inter District Championship title drought after beating home side RC Manubhai Ba 1-0 at 4R Stadium, Govind Park, today. The Delta Tigers, who last won the IDC in 2010 with the likes of Marika...

Ultrabreaks and NGC Partner to Launch ‘Carson City Chase’ Certified Coin Break Packs
Image: Ultrabreaks / CoinWeek. By CoinWeek… Ultrabreaks, a company specializing in gamified coin collecting, announced Tuesday a partnership with Numismatic Guaranty Company to launch “Carson City Chase,” the first NGC-certified break packs in its...

From prison to the runway: Sachin Sharma to showcase first men’s collection at Makete Show
From prison to the runway: Sachin Sharma to showcase first men’s collection at Makete Show Former inmate Sachin Sharma is preparing to make a remarkable debut as a fashion designer at this Saturday’s Makete Fashion Show, where he will showcase his...

Housing Authority green lights $39m loan, plans 4700 lots in 5 years
THE Housing Authority (HA) Board has given the green light to a new loan of $39million to help the entity in its planned delivery of 4700 housing lots over the next five years. The Authority made the announcement this week, saying the approved...

Countering Trump, Pacific Islanders Are Leading on Climate
The leaders of the Pacific Islands are forging a united front against President Donald Trump’s climate denialism and leading the world in the battle against the climate crisis. After Trump gave an inflammatory speech at the United Nations last...

Begg celebrated Ba IDC victory in 2015 at Govind Park
[Source: Fiji Football/Facebook] RC Manubhai Ba star Nabil Begg was one of those kids that entered the field of play after the final whistle in 2015 to celebrate the side’s FMF Inter District Championship 2-nil victory over Nadi at 4R Stadium...

Possible Drua stint for Vakatawa
Former French international Virimi Vakatawa has hinted at a potential return to Fiji, suggesting he could be wearing the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua jersey next season. The Naluwai, Naitasiri native, who once wowed the world on the French rugby...

Girls celebrate Peacebuilding Sports Day in Suva
[Photo: Supplied] Suva came alive with energy, chants and laughter today as over 100 girls from the central division gathered for a Peacebuilding Sports Day, marking International Day of the Girl Child. Hosted by the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement...


Letters to the Editor | October 10, 2025
Happy Fiji Day! – KIRTI PATEL MOHAN SINGH PL., LAUTOKA FIJI has come a long way seeing the upsets, downfall, upgrades, achievements, both good and the bad. Fijian style has its own unique pattern to follow. Fiji has endured a lot specially from...

Lion One Announces Further Upsize of LIFE Offering for Gross Proceeds of up to $25 Million
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Scott Cam and Ariarne Titmus 'face their biggest fear' in brand new show Shark! leading Channel 9's TV line up for 2025
Nine has announced a thrilling line-up of TV shows for the coming year at its annual upfronts event. While many of your favourites have returned there's been some big changes with the announcement of brand new reality show Shark! and a fresh...

Nine Network Unveils New & Returning Content at 2026 Upfronts
The Nine Upfronts has revealed new and returning content for 2026, with a focus on the Winter Olympics. Nine confirmed its full hosting and commentary lineup for the sporting event on Wednesday, while unveiling its roster of new and returning...


A clever combination of BOGE and INMATEC for precise laser cutting
BOGE and INMATEC’s two-stage nitrogen and hydrogen generation system enables manufacturers to produce ultra-pure nitrogen on-site for laser cutting, cutting process costs while improving quality and sustainability. Laser cutting has become...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction
The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

Orobulu sends Rewa to third successive final
Stratum Construction Rewa will play in its third successive tournament final this year. This is after they beat Power Volt Suva 2-nil in their FMF Inter District Championship semifinal clash at 4R Govind Park Ba. Rewa reached the finals of Fiji...