News

Fijian students to benefit from new Ph.D. funding partnership

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Newcastle, aiming to foster collaboration for the joint funding of Ph.D. programs for Fijian citizens enrolling at the university.

July 4, 2024 11:14 am
 

World

India stampede killed 121 in wake of massive overcrowding, police say

More than three times the permitted number of people attended a Hindu religious event in northern India that culminated in a stampede which killed at least 121 people, authorities said on Wednesday, adding that most of the victims were women.

July 4, 2024 10:52 am
 

Football

CONMEBOL admits referee mistake over penalty on Vinicius at Copa America

CONMEBOL said the referee and VAR made a mistake in not awarding Brazil a penalty during Tuesday’s group-stage 1-1 draw against Colombia when defender Daniel Munoz tripped Vinicius Jr inside the box.

July 4, 2024 10:51 am
 

Business

Tourism Industry stronger than ever

Fiji is expecting a million visitors this year.

July 4, 2024 10:41 am
 

Business

Fiji’s ‘safe’ mid-term budget won’t upset the apple cart

The coalition government’s first-term budget 2023-24 last June was perhaps ambitious on its revenue initiatives says Pacific Economist Kishti Sen.

July 4, 2024 10:31 am
 

Health

Forging strategic partnerships critical for MoH

The Health Ministry aims to forge new strategic partnerships with private hospitals to alleviate their operational burdens.

July 4, 2024 10:15 am
 

News

Safety concerns a priority for SCC

Tackling the safety issues that is plaguing the perimeters of the capital city is a priority that the Suva City Council is trying to address cohesively.

July 4, 2024 10:04 am
 

World

Kamala Harris top choice to replace Joe Biden if he steps aside, sources say

Vice President Kamala Harris is the top alternative to replace U.S. President Joe Biden if he decides not to continue his reelection campaign, according to seven senior sources at the Biden campaign, the White House and the Democratic National Committee with knowledge of current discussions on the topic.

July 4, 2024 9:55 am
 

Sevens

Fuli names squad to Olympics

Fijiana 7s coach Saiasi Fuli has named his 15-member squad to represent the country at the Paris Olympics later this month.

July 4, 2024 9:51 am
 

Entertainment

Heart singer Ann Wilson diagnosed with cancer

Heart singer Ann Wilson has been diagnosed with cancer.

July 4, 2024 9:34 am
 

Entertainment

Sir Ian McKellen updates recovery post stage fall

Sir Ian McKellen injured his “wrist and neck” in his horror stage fall.

July 4, 2024 8:30 am
 

World

Israel strikes Gaza, warns Hezbollah in Lebanon

Many Palestinians were seeking shelter after fleeing their homes in southern Gaza and complained of water shortages as Israel pressed on with its military offensive in the densely populated enclave.

July 4, 2024 7:23 am

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