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The Fiji National University (FNU), through its Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies (PCMS), is set to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with FIJI Water and Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) to establish a $14 million career centre.The centre is aimed at training and upskilling young people for maritime and manufacturing industries. The signing ceremony is scheduled at 10am on October 28 at the PCMS in Suva. FNU vice-chancellor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba said Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has been invited to be the chief guest. “The agreement would help develop and equip PCMS for marine studies and manufacturing,” adding that further…

By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 12:59, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 12:59, 22 October 2025 Two thirds of young Brits say they have travelled abroad without health insurance, it has been revealed.This could see travellers at risk of high costs for medical emergencies, flight cancellations or lost belongings – among other travel-related expenses.Nearly half of Brits overall – 46 per cent – say they have travelled without taking out any form of travel insurance for trips abroad, according to a new study. Many of those who opt to forgo travel insurance could leave themselves exposed to significant costs later…

Savings accounts guarantee a fixed rate of return, which Premium Bonds do not. At the moment (Sept 2025), some of the best easy-access savings accounts are paying around 4.5% interest.If you invested £5,000 in a savings account at 4.5% for three years, you’d earn around £721 in interest, bringing your balance to £5,721. By comparison, Premium Bonds are estimated to give an average annual return of 3.6%, which would mean around £570 over the same period.The trade-off is potential. With Premium Bonds, you could end up with a life-changing million-pound prize. Source link

The European Union’s latest package of sanctions against Russia will list four companies, including a Chinese trading firm and two independent Chinese oil refineries, involved in oil trade that have continued to circumvent Western restrictions. According to EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, China still insists that it does “normal trade” with Russia, contrary to the view by the West that it plays a central role in helping Russia circumvent sanctions.The EU’s 19th sanctions package is expected to be the most economically significant. Previous packages listed Chinese entities involved in making drones, as well as those involved in the flow of dual-use…

DALLAS, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) (the “Company”), a technology-enabled platform providing exit opportunities and primary capital solutions and related trust and custody services to holders of alternative assets through its proprietary online platform AltAccess, today announced that, in order to better position the Company for long term success, Thomas O. Hicks, Chairman of the board of directors (“Board”) of the Company, and James G. Silk, Interim CEO of the Company, elected to convert and exchange approximately $48.0 million and $4.6 million, respectively, of Preferred A-1 Unit Accounts (“Preferred A-1”) of Beneficient Company Holdings, L.P. (“BCH”),…

Arsenal thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening and that huge win has given Mikel Arteta’s side a huge financial boost15:22, 22 Oct 2025Updated 16:00, 22 Oct 2025Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have maintained a 100 per cent win record in the Champions League so far(Image: Offside via Getty Images)Arsenal are on course for a massive Champions League payday following a resounding 4-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night. It was a result that maintained their 100 per cent start to the competition this season.Mikel Arteta’s side put on a show at the Emirates Stadium, with Gabriel…

The new leader of the Green Party is proving to be an adept communicator. Zack Polanski, who recently romped to the top-job within the left-leaning party, has been rallying against the public services in private hands – and he’s now calling for nationalisation across the board. ALSO READ: ‘I’m a former Labour MP – here are the two reasons I’ve joined the Greens under Zack Polanski’ Zack Polanski launches bid to bring down utility bills Polanski, a self-styled ‘eco-populist’, has turned his attention to causes beyond environmentalism in recent months. Although his latest tirade against British water companies – and…

Streamlight, Inc. has released a new lighting solution for industrial applications: the Wedge SL. This tool is a USB-C rechargeable inspection light with a compact design, optimized for demanding environments. The Wedge SL is thin and light enough to store in a pants pocket or clip to a shirt with its stainless-steel injection-molded pocket clip. The Wedge SL is engineered for one-handed operation, with a tail switch with momentary or constant on. On the High setting, the Wedge SL delivers: 100 lumens 300 candela 35-meter beam distance 1.75 hours of run time On the Low setting, the Wedge SL delivers: 50…

With traditional diversification strategies faltering, mortgage investments fill a crucial gap. They offer a fixed income alternative focused on capital preservation and uncorrelated returns, helping to stabilize portfolios when it matters most. Their ability to provide consistent income, often through monthly distributions, and their enhanced downside protection set them apart in the market: unlike private corporate loans, which are typically secured by revenues or receivables, mortgage investments are backed by tangible real estate assets. Simplicity and accessibility are additional advantages. Mortgage investments are generally easier to understand and integrate into client portfolios than many other alternative assets. Liquidity terms are…

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