News

Clean drinking water brings joy for Nasigasiga village

Twenty-nine households in the village of Nasigasiga, Dreketi, Macuata, now have access to clean drinking water following the successful completion of an ecological purification system by the Ministry of Rural Development and Water Authority of Fiji.

July 11, 2024 4:18 pm
 

Football

Solomon Islands confirm spot in semi-finals with narrow victory

The Solomon Islands have topped Group A and secured a semi-final spot after a 1-0 victory against Tahiti at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship.

July 11, 2024 4:13 pm
 

News

Junior officers blamed for project delays

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu claims that the involvement of junior officers in document preparation is one of the major causes of the slow implementation of projects in various ministries.

July 11, 2024 4:07 pm
 

Football

Colombia beat Uruguay to book Copa America final against Argentina

Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 in Wednesday’s Copa America semi-final despite playing the second half with only 10 men to set up a title decider against defending champions Argentina, before the night descended into chaos as players clashed with fans.

July 11, 2024 3:42 pm
 

Entertainment

Woman sentenced to 35 years to life for slaying of Hollywood consultant in Los Angeles

A woman who pleaded guilty to killing entertainment consultant and social justice advocate Michael Latt was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison on Wednesday.

July 11, 2024 3:40 pm
 

Football

Uruguay players clash with Colombia fans after Copa America defeat

Uruguay players clashed with Colombia fans following their Copa America semi-final defeat on Thursday before security personnel stepped in to restore order.

July 11, 2024 3:35 pm
 

World

Pakistan extends Afghan refugee registration cards for one year

Pakistan will extend expired registration cards given to almost 1.5 million Afghans for a year, the prime minister said on Wednesday, after the U.N. refugee commissioner asked for a pause in the country’s plan to repatriate refugees.

July 11, 2024 2:51 pm
 

Entertainment

Man sentenced to 4-plus years in death of original ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ cast member

A man charged in the death of Dennis Day, an original cast member on Walt Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Club” television program in the 1950s, has been sentenced to just over four years in prison after entering a modified guilty plea this week.

July 11, 2024 2:36 pm
 

Football

King Charles wishes England well for Euro final, but says less drama please

Britain’s King Charles congratulated England for their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Thursday, but hoped there would be less drama in the final with England winning without needing late goals or penalties.

July 11, 2024 2:31 pm
 

World

Rains pound South Korea causing landslides, bullet trains slowed

South Korea’s national rail company on Wednesday suspended some regular routes and slowed bullet trains because of heavy rain in the central region that caused flooding and landslides.

July 11, 2024 1:49 pm
 

Entertainment

A big fat Indian wedding for the Ambani family to snarl Mumbai traffic

When the son of Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani gets married in Mumbai this week, traffic in a key part of the city will literally stop for the four-day extravaganza to be attended by celebrities, business elite and politicians.

July 11, 2024 1:38 pm
 

Rugby

Great bond within team says Byrne

Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says he is pleased to see Drua players gelling well with those from the Northern Hemisphere ahead of their Test against the All Blacks next week.

July 11, 2024 1:14 pm

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