World

US backs Australia's, UK’s export controls in AUKUS

The U.S. State Department told the U.S. Congress on Thursday that Australia, Britain and the United States now have comparable export-control regimes, a significant step needed to facilitate technology sharing and allow the trilateral AUKUS defense pact to move ahead.

August 16, 2024 9:45 am
 

News

Harish Sharma's memoir launched

An illustrious politician, Harish Sharma has launched a memoir of his life, titled “Road to Parliament – A Glimpse into the Life of Honorable Harish C Sharma”, in Fiji.

August 16, 2024 9:30 am
 

News

Minister witnesses wedding ceremony in Moala Island

While visiting Maloku village in Moala Island, Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro witnessed a solemn and significant ceremony – a marriage officiated by Officer Viliame Kubunameca.

August 16, 2024 9:18 am
 

World

US wants 'El Mayo' tried in Brooklyn

Federal prosecutors are seeking to move alleged Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada from Texas to face trial in the same Brooklyn courthouse where his Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was convicted in 2019.

August 16, 2024 8:30 am
 

Schools Rugby

Four teams, one dream

Queen Victoria School is heading into the Vodafone Deans Semifinal tomorrow as the most consistent U18 team among the final four. However, the drive to secure a spot in the final will come from the other three schools.

August 16, 2024 8:15 am
 

Health

Alarming development on HIV

In an alarming development, Fiji could have over 500 new cases of HIV in just the first half of this year – a figure that has already surpassed the total for last year.

August 16, 2024 7:50 am
 

Sevens

2024-2025 HSBC Sevens Series: key dates revealed

Rugby fans can start marking their calendars as the dates for the first five events of the 2024-2025 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series have been unveiled.

August 16, 2024 7:50 am
 

World

Biden, Harris celebrate medicare drug price cuts

The United States has negotiated down the prices of 10 top-selling prescription drugs used by Medicare by as much as 79%, hoping to save $6 billion in the first year as part of a plan hailed on Thursday by President Biden to ease anger about high prices ahead of November elections.

August 16, 2024 7:40 am
 

Entertainment

Akshay Kumar has a rocking cameo in Stree 2

The much-awaited Stree 2 had paid previews from August 14 and has opened to a thunderous response.

August 16, 2024 7:34 am
 

News

Government maintains position on USP saga

The government maintains its position on the ongoing saga at the University of the South Pacific.

August 16, 2024 7:34 am
 

Health

Health Ministry prepares for mpox outbreak

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is advising travelers to countries affected by Mpox to take precautions to avoid close contact with individuals showing symptoms of the disease.

August 16, 2024 7:21 am
 

Boxing

Fans to come out in numbers

Fiji Amateur Boxing head coach Cam Todd is calling out to the general public of Navua to come out in numbers this Saturday to witness the first-ever amateur boxing tournament to be held in the area.

August 16, 2024 7:20 am

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