World

New UK government to set out plans in state opening of parliament

Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out his first package of proposed laws, fleshing out how he will honour his election-winning pledge to rebuild the country after years of weak economic growth and political turmoil.

July 17, 2024 12:01 pm
 

Business

Port Denarau’s Pacific only clean marina status renewed

Port Denarau Marina says its status as the first and only accredited Clean Marina across the Pacific Islands has been renewed.

July 17, 2024 11:54 am
 

World

Five killed in violent anti-quota protests in Bangladesh

At least five people were killed and scores injured across Bangladesh as young government supporters and police firing tear gas clashed with students protesting against a quota system for government jobs, police said.

July 17, 2024 11:47 am
 

Football

Draws out for BOG

An exciting draw was witnessed for the Rooster Chicken Scoops Ice Cream Battle of the Giants Tournament in Vatuwaqa, Suva this morning.

July 17, 2024 11:37 am
 

Entertainment

NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus

Missy Elliott lyrics blasted off into space as NASA transmitted her song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” 158 million miles from Earth to Venus, the space agency said Monday.

July 17, 2024 10:46 am
 

World

One killed as Kenyan anti-government protests intensify again

At least one person was killed in renewed anti-government protests across Kenya, a Reuters reporter said, as police clashed with demonstrators demanding that President William Ruto step down.

July 17, 2024 10:36 am
 

News

Fiji Corrections and HRADC join forces

The Fiji Corrections Service, and the Fiji Human Rights Anti-Discrimination Commission held their inaugural meeting yesterday.

July 17, 2024 10:12 am
 

News

USP declines to comment on staff termination amid allegations

The University of the South Pacific says it is not at liberty to discuss staff information with third parties.

July 17, 2024 10:06 am
 

News

20 market vendor’s benefits from food training session

The Labasa Council has facilitated a food training session for 20 market vendors under the Markets Change project.

July 17, 2024 9:54 am
 

World

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 57, officials report

Israeli forces battled Hamas-led fighters in several parts of the Gaza Strip, and Palestinian health officials said at least 57 people were killed in Israeli bombardments of southern and central areas.

July 17, 2024 9:53 am
 

Entertainment

'Stranger Things' Season 5 Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look

The end is near for “Stranger Things.”

July 17, 2024 9:12 am
 

Entertainment

Black's Band Cancels Tour Due to Backlash

Jack Black’s comedy rock band Tenacious D has canceled its remaining tour dates after band member Kyle Gass sparked a backlash with an apparent joke about Saturday’s assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.

July 17, 2024 8:36 am

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