News

NFA cautions restaurant owners

The National Fire Authority is cautioning restaurant and eatery owners to ensure their staff undergo the fire safety at work training conducted by them.

August 22, 2024 5:20 am
 

News

Acting COMPOL urges timely reporting of drug crimes

The Fiji Police Force has acknowledged the challenges in promptly sharing information and reporting on illegal drugs and crime, particularly in maritime, remote, and vulnerable communities.

August 21, 2024 4:58 pm
 

News

Tabuya wants death penalty for drug traffickers

Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya is advocating for the exploration of the death penalty for drug traffickers caught with large volumes of drugs.

August 21, 2024 4:44 pm
 

News

Water rationing to begin in parts of Ba

The Water Authority will be carrying out valve operations to ration supply to the customers fed from the Balevuto system in Ba.

August 21, 2024 4:36 pm
 

Rugby

Byrne looks ahead

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has started planning for the future, acknowledging that some veteran players like Waisea Nayacalevu may not be around for the next Rugby World Cup.

August 21, 2024 4:30 pm
 

World

Philippines says recent mpox case is mild Clade 2 variant

The Philippines’ health minister said a recently detected mpox case in the Southeast Asian nation is of the mild Clade 2 variant and not the newer variant that has spread rapidly in Africa.

August 21, 2024 4:24 pm
 

News

Disclosures not ready in Pryde’s case

Suspended Director of Public Prosecution Christopher Pryde has been informed that the tribunal is not ready to proceed his matter and cannot fix any hearing date as the disclosures is not complete.

August 21, 2024 4:24 pm
 

News

Nasinu contestants discover military life

Contestants of the 2024 Vodafone and Gavya Nasinu Festival today visited the Republic of Fiji Military Forces training group, where they gained insight into the work of the officers.

August 21, 2024 4:15 pm
 

Pacific Islands

Kiribati closes border to diplomats until 2025

Kiribati has banned foreign diplomatic visits until 2025 due to national elections in a move that has left officials scrambling for more information.

August 21, 2024 4:10 pm
 

Schools Rugby

Nasinu focuses on spiritual preparation

Looking ahead to the Vodafone Deans Trophy finals this weekend, Nasinu Secondary School under-18 head coach Mika Yasiyasi says he has not only been preparing his side physically but mentally as well, especially with faith in divine intervention.

August 21, 2024 4:00 pm
 

Football

Australia expands Pacific football ties and tours

Australia’s underage football and futsal teams will embark on extensive Pacific tours and host regional teams over the next four years, following a significant boost in government funding.

August 21, 2024 3:42 pm
 

World

Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought during a whirlwind trip to the Middle East to inject urgency into efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire deal, but departed the region with an agreement between Israel and Hamas still elusive.

August 21, 2024 3:30 pm

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