News

High hopes for new Speaker to advance parliamentary oversight

High expectations have been placed on Fiji’s newly appointed Speaker of Parliament, with leaders expressing hope for professionalism, decorum, and effective guidance in the role.

November 12, 2024 12:44 pm
 

News

COP29 endorses global carbon market framework

Countries at the two-week COP29 climate summit have given the go-ahead to carbon credit quality standards which are critical to launching a U.N.-backed global carbon market that would fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

November 12, 2024 12:36 pm
 

World

Finland dismisses 'Finlandisation' model for Ukraine

Forcing neutrality onto Ukraine will not bring about a peaceful solution to the crisis with Russia, Finland’s foreign minister said.

November 12, 2024 12:23 pm
 

News

'Eminent, illustrious and well-respected', PM lauds new Speaker

He is an eminent jurist, illustrious diplomat, senior civil servant, an academic, and is well regarded and well respected.

November 12, 2024 12:22 pm
 

News

33-year-old charged for alleged arson

A 33-year-old man faces charges for allegedly setting fire to a commercial plantation of Fiji Pine Ltd containing 58,794 pine trees.

November 12, 2024 12:17 pm
 

News

Past trauma fuels ongoing struggles, says Kiran

Past unresolved traumas and events, including political instability, coups, and violent protests, have contributed to the current social challenges faced by communities.

November 12, 2024 12:06 pm
 

Super Rugby Pacific

Drua announces squad with co-captains introduced

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has unveiled their 2025 squad for the upcoming Shop and Save Super Rugby Pacific.

November 12, 2024 12:00 pm
 

Boxing

Thorough investigation into Haider’s death says Minister

Youth and Sports Minister Jese Saukuru says he will ensure a thorough investigation is conducted into the events surrounding the death of Fiji’s featherweight boxing champion, Ubayd Haider, who will be laid to rest today.

November 12, 2024 11:56 am
 

Rugby

Top teams set to elevate Fiji Bitter Mataso 7s

The upcoming Fiji Bitter Mataso 7s promises to be a thrilling event for local rugby clubs, who will have the rare chance to compete alongside elite teams like the Fijian Drua and the national Fiji Men’s 7s sides.

November 12, 2024 11:38 am
 

Entertainment

Leonardo DiCaprio throws glitzy 50th in Los Angeles

Leonardo DiCaprio has thrown a star-studded party with free-flowing champagne to celebrate his 50th birthday.

November 12, 2024 11:24 am
 

News

Pay up or face legal action, TLTB warns tenants

The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) is asking 14,661 tenants with outstanding arrears totalling $16.7 million to immediately pay up or face possible legal action.

November 12, 2024 11:14 am
 

World

Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote

Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader.

November 12, 2024 11:08 am

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