World

Beset by wildfires, Portugal gets help from Spain, Morocco

A wave of deadly wildfires in Portugal has pushed emergency services to the limit and much-needed reinforcements arrived from Spain and Morocco, authorities said, as cooler weather also brought a glimmer of hope.

September 19, 2024 8:39 am
 

Entertainment

Carrie Coon is still fighting

It can be hard to catch Carrie Coon on her own.

September 19, 2024 8:20 am
 

World

Central Europe flood deaths rise

Volunteers and emergency personnel raced to secure river banks and buildings in Poland and Hungary as flood waters that have wreaked havoc across central Europe began to rise in new areas and the Czech Republic reported another death.

September 19, 2024 7:00 am
 

News

Rabuka reviews inquiry into FICAC appointment

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed his willingness to initiate an inquiry, stating that he is reviewing the regulations and legal framework necessary to set up such a process.

September 19, 2024 7:00 am
 

Rugby

Government adjusts Fiji 7s players’ bonus payment process

The government has made changes to how Fiji 7s players will receive their Olympic silver medalist bonuses.

September 19, 2024 6:50 am
 

Schools Rugby

FBC hands cheque to FSSRU, boost to school boys rugby

FBC Sports has officially handed over a cheque of $27,000 to the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union as part of the rights fee and pay-per-view agreement for the exclusive coverage of the Vodafone Deans Championship.

September 19, 2024 6:45 am
 

News

PAC calls out Permanent Secretaries for skipping meetings

Concerns have been raised by the Standing Committee on Public Accounts regarding the absenteeism of certain Permanent Secretaries during scheduled submissions for their respective ministries.

September 19, 2024 6:43 am
 

News

New registration for labour mobility scheme deferred

The new registration for labour mobility scheme have been deferred until next year due to significant backlog of applications says Ministry of Employment Permanent Secretary Maretino Nemani.

September 19, 2024 6:31 am
 

Football

Missed penalty costs Shakhtar in 0-0 stalemate against Bologna

Bologna were held to a 0-0 draw by visitors Shakhtar Donetsk, who missed an early penalty, in a lacklustre Champions League game.

September 19, 2024 6:30 am
 

Football

Italian World Cup hero Schillaci dies aged 59

Former Italy striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on home soil, has died at the age of 59, his former clubs Inter Milan and Juventus said.

September 19, 2024 6:24 am
 

Football

Sparta enjoy Champions League return with 3-0 win over Salzburg

Sparta Prague made a strong return to the Champions League with a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg in their first game in Europe’s top club competition in 19 years.

September 19, 2024 6:10 am
 

Education

TSLS to co-fund PhD Programs

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service will now share the cost of PhD programs with the University of New South Wales in Kensington, Sydney.

September 19, 2024 5:56 am

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