World

Biden administration advancing $680 million arms sale to Israel

The Biden administration is pushing ahead with a $680 million arms sales package to Israel, a U.S. official familiar with the plan said on Wednesday, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has come into effect.

November 28, 2024 8:29 am
 

World

Hezbollah faces long road to recover from war

With the bodies of its fighters still strewn on the battlefield, Hezbollah must bury its dead and provide succour to its supporters who bore the brunt of Israel’s offensive, as the first steps on a long and costly road to recovery, four senior officials said.

November 28, 2024 7:20 am
 

Sevens

Kolinisau excited for debutants at Dubai

Fiji men’s sevens coach Osea Kolinisau is eager to see debutants George Bose and Kavekini Tanivanuakula take the field at the Dubai 7s this weekend.

November 28, 2024 6:56 am
 

News

Minister Tabuya sounds alarm on opioid misuse in Fiji

Fiji is facing an escalating crisis as reports emerge of pharmacies allegedly selling opioids without prescriptions, raising alarm among health authorities.

November 28, 2024 6:47 am
 

Athletics

Rabi eyes more medals at athletics meet

Rabi is grateful for the chance to be able to represent themselves for the second time at the Fiji Primary School Tuckers Ice Cream games which starts today at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

November 28, 2024 6:44 am
 

News

New shelter for street boys opened in Samabula

Twelve boys under 17, previously living on the streets, have found refuge in a newly established shelter in Samabula, Suva.

November 28, 2024 6:36 am
 

Athletics

Stage set for Tuckers Ice Cream Games

The stage is set for the Fiji Primary Schools Tuckers Ice Cream Games which kicks starts today at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

November 28, 2024 6:33 am
 

Football

Hosts Lautoka ready to impress at Pacific Cup

Lautoka Football president Shalendra Prasad has affirmed the team’s commitment to meeting the high expectations of fans as hosts for the Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup which starts today.

November 28, 2024 6:25 am
 

News

Neglect fuels abuse among children

The alarming increase in child neglect has directly fueled the surge in child abuse, with shocking statistics that have revealed the devastating consequences of inaction on the issue.

November 28, 2024 6:25 am
 

News

Prasad praises COP29 deal despite disappointment over SIDS demands

While Fiji and its neighbouring small island states are dissatisfied with the COP29 outcome in Baku, Azerbaijan Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad says a deal is better than no deal.

November 28, 2024 6:17 am
 

Court

Meli Bainimarama behind bars for 28 months

Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama’s son Meli Bainimarama has been sentenced to 28 months in prison, with a non-parole period of 14 months.

November 28, 2024 6:08 am
 

World

Bomb threats made against some of Trump's cabinet nominees, FBI says

Some of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and appointees for his incoming administration have been targeted by bomb threats, the FBI says.

November 28, 2024 6:07 am

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