Pacific Islands

The colonial-era inequalities that fuelled the New Caledonia crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron said on a visit to New Caledonia that inequalities had widened on the French-ruled Pacific archipelago and were a driving force in the deadly civil unrest that broke out last week.

May 24, 2024 8:28 am
 

News

Employment Ministry to handle accident claims processing

The Accident Compensation Commission’s Interim Board has decided not to engage with Veritas Private Limited anymore, which has served as the commission’s claim agent over the years.

May 24, 2024 7:44 am
 

News

Panapasa to be sent on leave pending investigation

Assistant Commissioner of Corrections, Senior Superintendent Salote Panapasa will be sent on leave from today, pending an investigation by Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.

May 24, 2024 7:37 am
 

Health

Concerns over illegal sales of cigarettes

The Health Ministry highlights a disturbing trend of illegal sales of cigarette rolls in the country, with 42 individuals charged by the Tobacco Control and Enforcement Unit in the past three months.

May 24, 2024 7:36 am
 

World

UN resumes transporting aid from US-built pier in Gaza

The United Nations has resumed transporting humanitarian aid arriving at a U.S.-built pier off the coast of the Gaza Strip after deliveries were halted for two days because some truckloads of aid were intercepted by needy Palestinians.

May 24, 2024 7:30 am
 

Business

Ministry to implement budget software

The Ministry of Finance is working on Implementing budget software which will be incorporated in the new Financial Management Implementation System to assist in timely budget reports.

May 24, 2024 7:23 am
 

Parliament

ASP strategy to assist vulnerable communities

The Adaptive Social Protection Strategy aims to help the government improve its social protection systems to provide timely aid to poor and vulnerable households during natural disasters and economic crises.

May 24, 2024 7:14 am
 

Business

Radisson Blu aims big for sustainable tourism

The Radisson Blu Resort continues to champion environmental initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly practices.

May 24, 2024 7:06 am
 

Rugby

Good turnaround time for Drua

For the first time, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have a full week of training here at home before traveling.

May 24, 2024 6:56 am
 

Pacific Islands

In riot-scarred New Caledonia, France's Macron delays voting reform

French President Emmanuel Macron said after a day of talks in New Caledonia that he would delay a voting reform that had triggered deadly riots on the French-ruled Pacific island, and try to seek a new political agreement.

May 24, 2024 6:56 am
 

Boxing

Naliva out to reclaim title

Former champion Savenaca Naliva is ready to re-claim the vacant WBF Asia Pacific cruiserweight title when he takes on Sebastian Singh next month in Suva.

May 24, 2024 6:41 am
 

Rugby League

Second-half blitz sees Dogs slay Dragons

A slashing seven-try second half carried the Bulldogs to a 44-12 win over an injury-hit St George Illawarra at Accor Stadium last night.

May 24, 2024 6:37 am

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