World

U.S. clinical trials in China questioned by U.S. lawmakers

A bipartisan group of lawmakers called on the Biden administration to ramp up scrutiny of U.S. clinical trials conducted in China, citing the risk of intellectual property theft and the possibility of forced participation of Uyghurs.

August 21, 2024 9:17 am
 

Pacific Islands

Kiribati Climate Smart Agriculture Project empowers business operators

14 business operators in Tarawa, Kiribati went through a financial literally training that empowered and enhanced their business knowledge and entrepreneurship skills.

August 21, 2024 9:00 am
 

News

President Xi pledges to strengthen ties with Fiji

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to strengthen ties with Fiji.

August 21, 2024 8:51 am
 

News

Immigration to suspend certain services

The Department of Immigration will not be accepting application for work permits, investor permits and appeals from this Friday.

August 21, 2024 8:50 am
 

News

Consultation begins on Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Chair of the steering committee on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Sashi Kiran yesterday led its first of many consultations on the development of the legal framework and foundation of the Commission

August 21, 2024 8:48 am
 

Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez and husband Ben Affleck are officially parting ways, according to an entry on the Los Angeles Superior Court docket.

August 21, 2024 8:40 am
 

News

Nasinu focusses on waste management

The Nasinu Town Council is working with its enforcement team and health officers to create awareness regarding waste management.

August 21, 2024 8:31 am
 

World

Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official

A World Health Organization official stressed that mpox, regardless of whether it is the new or old strain, is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread.

August 21, 2024 8:22 am
 

World

Blinken in Egypt seeking progress towards Gaza ceasefire deal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushed for progress towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal as he visited Egypt.

August 21, 2024 7:00 am
 

News

Apted calls out cruel and sexist social media use

Prominent Suva lawyer Jon Apted has labeled the use of social media in the country as extremely cruel and sexist.

August 21, 2024 6:59 am
 

Schools Rugby

Experienced coaches lead Natabua to final

The Natabua High School Under-18 girls’ rugby team is gearing up for the Raluve Trophy final this weekend, under the guidance of a highly experienced coaching panel.

August 21, 2024 6:56 am
 

Cricket

First win for Fiji Cricket

Fiji has recorded its first win at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional A Pacific tournament in Samoa.

August 21, 2024 6:45 am

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