News

18th PBD to strengthen diaspora engagement

India is expecting more than 7,500 international delegates for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event, which will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha next year.

December 13, 2024 11:40 am
 

Rugby

Hot start for Drua at 10s tournament

The Sun Bell Drua 10s tournament kicked off in style at Prince Charles Park in Nadi, delivering a thrilling start to the competition.

December 13, 2024 11:26 am
 

Entertainment

'Carry-On' film conjures airport anxieties of the holiday season

For actor Taron Egerton, the Netflix action film “Carry-On” pays homage to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers and the on-the-job struggles they encounter, especially during the holiday season.

December 13, 2024 10:37 am
 

Australia

Major surgeries affected as nurses and midwives strike

Major surgeries will be halted at a major hospital as hundreds of nurses and midwives strike in their ongoing fight for better staffing levels amid wage negotiations.

December 13, 2024 10:32 am
 

News

FRCS revenue collection surges to $1.169 billion

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has reported a net revenue collection totaling $1.169b at the end of the first four months of the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

December 13, 2024 10:14 am
 

News

Early Childhood Policy to secure children’s future

Fiji has taken a major step towards securing the future of its children with the official launch of the Early Childhood Development Policy.

December 13, 2024 10:12 am
 

News

Kadavu islanders benefit from improved health facilities

A number of infrastructure developments have been completed at the Vunisea Hospital in Kadavu, which have positively impacted many people on the island.

December 13, 2024 10:10 am
 

Business

MHCC tower expected to open next year

Carpenters Fiji Limited says their new tower at the MHCC complex in Suva will become fully operational by next year.

December 13, 2024 9:50 am
 

World

Hong Kong ex-democratic lawmaker among seven convicted for rioting

A Hong Kong court convicted prominent former pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting for rioting after a white-shirted mob attacked him in July 2019 at the height of that year’s pro-democracy protests.

December 13, 2024 9:19 am
 

World

Israel kills 36 Palestinians in Gaza

Israel killed 13 Palestinians in two airstrikes in Gaza that Gaza medics and Hamas said were part of a force protecting humanitarian aid trucks.

December 13, 2024 8:22 am
 

Health

HIV myths fuel risks

The misinterpretation of HIV and AIDS awareness messages could unconsciously encourage risky sexual behavior among youths, according to Fiji Medical Association President Dr. Alipate Vakamocea.

December 13, 2024 7:16 am
 

World

Chemical weapons use in Syria must be investigated

The head of the chemical weapons watchdog said he would ask Syria’s new leaders to grant investigators access to the country to continue work identifying perpetrators of attacks that killed and injured thousands during the civil war.

December 13, 2024 7:00 am

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