World

Flooding hits China's south, temperatures sizzle elsewhere

China’s National Meteorological Centre issued an alert for high temperatures as multiple regions across the country experience sweltering heat, while many southern provinces issued severe flood warnings due to heavy rains.

June 17, 2024 7:00 am
 

Football

England hang on to beat Serbia 1-0 with Bellingham header

A powerful first-half header by Jude Bellingham sent England on the way to a successful launch of their Euro 2024 campaign with a 1-0 win over Serbia that began in assured fashion but saw the Three Lions clinging on by the end.

June 17, 2024 6:53 am
 

Education

Salary increment will address exodus of teachers: Goundar

The Fiji Teachers Union believes that the increase in salary of teachers will address staff exodus.

June 17, 2024 6:50 am
 

Rugby

Stallions out to end seven-year drought

Nadroga is out to end its Skipper Cup drought this weekend following their 21-17 win over Naitasiri in the semifinal in Nausori on the weekend.

June 17, 2024 6:49 am
 

News

FCOSS demands clear communication

Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga states that Fijians deserve clear communication, not mixed messages.

June 17, 2024 6:44 am
 

News

President Ratu Wiliame commends Zelenskyy

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere commended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his leadership and the resilience of the Ukrainian people.

June 17, 2024 6:33 am
 

Rugby League

Maguire makes five changes to NSW Blues for Origin II

Westpac NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire has made five changes to the Westpac NSW Blues for Game Two of the Ampol State of Origin Series at the MCG in Melbourne on Wednesday 26 June.

June 17, 2024 6:31 am
 

Football

Slovenia's 1-1 draw with Denmark at Euro 2024

The 1-1 draw between Slovenia and Denmark in Group C at Euro 2024, with Christian Eriksen scoring for the Danes after 17 minutes and Erik Janza grabbing a second-half equaliser.

June 17, 2024 6:29 am
 

News

PM points to potential funding sources

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has not directed Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad on how to finance the pay and allowances increase for Members of Parliament.

June 17, 2024 6:25 am
 

News

Committee calls for new tax on foreign company dividends

The Fiscal Review Committee believes that a simple five percent tax on dividends and distributions from foreign companies registered in Fiji remains necessary, both as a means of achieving equity between taxpayers and to raise revenue with an estimation of $30 million.

June 17, 2024 6:17 am
 

Cricket

Pakistan end T20 World Cup campaign with three-wicket win over Ireland

Captain Babar Azam guided Pakistan through a nervy chase as they ended their T20 World Cup campaign with a three-wicket win over Ireland in the last Group A match, a dead rubber after both teams were already eliminated.

June 17, 2024 6:14 am
 

News

Governments key to women's freedom and safety

Governments play a crucial role in ensuring women have the freedom to make decisions in their public and private lives, challenging gender stereotypes and aggressive forms of masculinity.

June 17, 2024 6:09 am

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