Football

Blues bounce back with dominant win

After a tough 5-0 defeat to Flying Arrows FC, Blues FC responded emphatically at the Cecil’s National Club Championship 2024, securing a commanding 4-0 victory over Friends FC of Nasinu in Group B action at the Fiji FA Academy in Vatuwaqa.

December 6, 2024 12:36 pm
 

Roads

Four lane roads to ease traffic congestion

The Fiji Roads Authority plans to widen and increase to four lanes a number of roads, including Ratudovi Road from Nadera to Laqere, Fletcher Road from Nanuku to Laucala Bay Road, and Princess Road from Khalsa Rd to Samabula in a bid to address frequent traffic congestion.

December 6, 2024 12:32 pm
 

Sports

Morocco to get loan for 2030 World Cup infrastructure

The African Development Bank plans to lend Morocco 650 million euros to develop transportation infrastructure for the World Cup in 2030, MAP state news agency quoted the bank’s head as saying.

December 6, 2024 12:20 pm
 

News

Nakabuta is home, and we will stay: Whippy

Relocation is not an option for residents of Nakabuta Estate, Wainunu, in Bua, despite government advice regarding their safety and well-being.

December 6, 2024 12:20 pm
 

World

Britain approves $19 billion Vodafone-Three mobile merger

Britain on Thursday approved Vodafone’s, opens new tab $19 billion merger with Hutchison’s, opens new tab Three UK to create the country’s biggest mobile operator after their investment promises outweighed concerns about higher customer bills.

December 6, 2024 12:16 pm
 

Cricket

Rickelton’s relief as he scores maiden ton with a dose of food fortune

South African batting hero Ryan Rickelton admitted he felt relief more than any other emotion as he survived a massive scare before reaching his maiden test century on the opening day of the second test against Sri Lanka.

December 6, 2024 12:14 pm
 

Court

High Court orders suspected crime proceeds to be forfeited to the State

The Suva High Court has ordered that $18,030.10 currently held with Bred Bank Fiji, which is suspected to be proceeds of crime, to be forfeited to the State.

December 6, 2024 11:55 am
 

News

UNICEF lauds passing of child safety laws, assures support

UNICEF says it will work closely with the Government to ensure full and effective implementation of the new Child Care and Protection Act, and Child Justice Act.

December 6, 2024 11:37 am
 

News

Growers Fund announces loyalty card and interest rate reduction

In what is expected to be a huge boost for cane farmers, the Sugar Cane Growers Fund this week announced two initiatives – a loyalty card and the reduction of interest on loans taken under the institution.

December 6, 2024 11:31 am
 

News

Hope in sight for Nabavatu Villagers with $5.9m relocation plan

Close to four years after they were forced to vacate their village site and live in tents in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Ana, hope is finally in sight for the villagers of Nabavatu in Dreketi, Macuata.

December 6, 2024 11:25 am
 

World

Indian state bans eating beef in public

The northeastern Indian state of Assam has banned the consumption of beef in public places including restaurants and events.

December 6, 2024 11:05 am
 

News

SG stresses critical role of legal professionals

Solicitor General Ropate Green emphasizes the critical role of legal professionals in addressing the complex challenges facing Fiji today.

December 6, 2024 10:45 am

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