News

Mercy and the Mercy Commission

The Fiji Corrections Service says the concept of mercy in the context of prisoners is deeply rooted in the principles of justice, humanity, and rehabilitation.

September 21, 2024 11:59 am

News

Low interest rates boost Fiji’s housing market

Fiji’s housing market is seeing benefits from low interest rates, largely due to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s monetary policy.

September 21, 2024 11:49 am

News

FWCC slams apology lunch invite after Hibiscus groping claim

The Fiji Women Crisis Centre has hit out at the alleged perpetrator, who allegedly invited a Hibiscus contestant over lunch to apologize for allegations of groping during the festival.

September 21, 2024 11:46 am

Weightlifting

Delana Methodist head boy still in awe of achievement

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship bronze medalist Tomasi Saukuru is still in awe of his achievement after finishing third in the men’s 96kg junior category yesterday.

September 21, 2024 11:33 am

News

Ratu Wiliame leads Fiji’s delegation to UNGA

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is on his way to New York with Fiji’s delegation attending the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

September 21, 2024 10:25 am

Cricket

Karunaratne, Chandimal lead Sri Lanka's first test charge

Sri Lanka put themselves in a good position on the third day of the opening test against New Zealand after Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal made half-centuries but the hosts lost some of their momentum to reach 237-4 at stumps in Galle on Friday.

September 21, 2024 10:24 am

World

Police operation kills two men in New Caledonia 

September 21, 2024 9:45 am

Sports

Chelsea edge Villa in WSL opener

Reigning Women’s Super League champions Chelsea got their campaign off to a winning start, beating Aston Villa 1-0 at home as a goal from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd gave new coach Sonia Bompastor all three points in her first league game in charge.

September 21, 2024 9:45 am

Business

E-commerce system to encourage women entrepreneurs

In a bid to help women in business, VitiKart, an online retail service owned by Vodafone, is providing a virtual online store to small business owners.

September 21, 2024 9:45 am

World

Biden readies $375 million arms aid package for Ukraine

The United States is preparing a $375 million military aid package for Ukraine, breaking a months-long trend towards smaller packages for Kyiv for its military operations against Russia, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday.

September 21, 2024 8:45 am

Rugby

Flying Fijians brace for Japan’s speed in PNC Final

Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne is gearing up his squad for a high-speed challenge as they prepare to face Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup final tonight.

September 21, 2024 8:05 am

News

Lessons learnt by all says PM

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the recent pardon of 2000 coup leader George Speight and mutiny leader Shane Stevens, by the Mercy Commission are stepping stone for unity and growth.

September 21, 2024 8:00 am