Entertainment

'Lost' paved the way for a TV revolution

ABC was struggling to find hits in 2004 when the network introduced two of them: “Desperate Housewives,” a new take on a primetime soap opera; and “Lost,” a sci-fi-tinged mystery that fast became a fan sensation, from its cryptic numbers to what really happened to that crashed plane and its passengers.

July 3, 2024 1:20 pm
 

News

Two teens amongst those charged with sexual offences

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions charged 15 people with a total of 32 counts of sexual offences last month.

July 3, 2024 12:57 pm
 

World

In Mexico, 19 bodies found in truck as violence spreads in southern state

Mexican security officials found the bodies of 19 men piled into the back of a truck, the local prosecutor’s office said late on Monday, with the victims allegedly linked to a gunfight between a Guatemalan criminal gang and Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel.

July 3, 2024 12:55 pm
 

Rugby

Byrne hopes for improved performance

Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says he expects an improved performance from the team when they face Georgia in their second Test this weekend.

July 3, 2024 12:51 pm
 

Health

Ministry to focus on primary care and infrastructure

The Ministry of Health has plans in place to decentralize its minor work to the divisional centres.

July 3, 2024 12:44 pm
 

Rugby

England ready to battle Baby Flying Fijians

The England Under-20 side has a clear idea of what to expect from our national team this week.

July 3, 2024 12:41 pm
 

News

'Lady Daya' approved to sail in Fiji waters

The new Goundar Shipping vessel, “Lady Daya,” a 29-year-old ship, has received the green light from the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji.

July 3, 2024 12:36 pm
 

Entertainment

obert Towne, 'Chinatown' screenwriter, dies at 89

Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of a number of acclaimed movies, including the classic 1974 noir thriller “Chinatown” starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, has died. He was 89 years old.

July 3, 2024 12:26 pm
 

News

Proposed dividend tax to ensure equity: Apted

KPMG Fiji Managing Partner, Lisa Apted says reforms are critical to enhance the country’s tax collection capabilities.

July 3, 2024 12:22 pm
 

Court

Kumar’s trial will continue next month

The Suva Magistrates Court this morning informed self-proclaimed social media commentator Kishore Kumar that the continuation of his trial will be on the 9th and 16th of next month.

July 3, 2024 12:15 pm
 

Football

Confidence key for Junior Bula Boys

“We will take each game at a time.”

July 3, 2024 12:08 pm
 

Business

High returnees for Castaway Island

Castaway Island has been enjoying high returnees as over 30% come back for holidays.

July 3, 2024 12:08 pm

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