World

China could launch military drills near Taiwan over president's Pacific visit

China is likely to launch military drills in the coming days near Taiwan, using President Lai Ching-te’s upcoming trip to the Pacific and scheduled U.S. transit as a pretext, according to assessments by Taiwan and regional security officials.

November 27, 2024 6:00 pm
 

Entertainment

Cher ‘shocked’ to discover her legal name when she applied to change it

Cher recalls a curious interlude from her rich and many-chaptered history in her new book “Cher: The Memoir, Part One.”

November 27, 2024 6:00 pm
 

Entertainment

‘Lilo & Stitch’ live-action movie to crash into theaters next summer

Stitch looks ready to cause some havoc.

November 27, 2024 5:50 pm
 

World

Peru Congress removes mining minister as small miners snarl roadways

Peru’s Congress removed Energy and Mines minister Romulo Mucho from his post.

November 27, 2024 5:28 pm
 

News

PM awaits Tikoduadua’s return

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said he has yet to meet with Home Affairs and Immigration Minister, Pio Tikoduadua, in relation to his offer to temporarily step aside to allow a probe into the Grace Road passport saga.

November 27, 2024 5:00 pm
 

News

Anthony says Apted not familiar with employer-worker talks

Fiji Trades Unions Congress national secretary Felix Anthony says while prominent lawyer Jon Apted may have extensive experience in labour law, he has not appraised himself with the process agreed to with the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and Government on the labour law review that has been ongoing for the last 11 years.

November 27, 2024 4:54 pm
 

News

LTA suspends risky drivers' licences

Two persons who uploaded videos on social media platforms while engaging in risky behaviour while driving have had their licences suspended by the Land Transport Authority.

November 27, 2024 4:42 pm
 

World

Namibia votes with ruling party seeking to extend 34-year rule

Namibians go to the polls to elect a new president and parliament in what could be a tough election for the ruling SWAPO party, which is seeking to extend its 34-year rule.

November 27, 2024 4:41 pm
 

News

Tower opening postponed following incident

Fijian Holdings Limited says it has postponed the opening of the FHL tower that is under construction at Thurston Street in Suva in the wake of an incident where two workers were injured on Monday.

November 27, 2024 4:37 pm
 

Sevens

Volavola addresses squad changes amid player choices

Fijiana sevens coach Timoci Volavola has revealed that the team’s lineup this season features many new faces after several experienced players declined invitations to return.

November 27, 2024 4:30 pm
 

News

Preservation of Fiji’s culture a major challenge

The preservation and promotion of Fiji’s rich cultural heritage remain a major concern for the Fiji Arts Council.

November 27, 2024 4:20 pm
 

Rugby

Saifiti ready for new challenge

Former Fiji Bati forward, Daniel Saifiti, decided to step out of his comfort zone and reunite with coach Kristian Woolf.

November 27, 2024 4:20 pm

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