World

In first contacts, US officials urge Syrian rebels to support inclusive government

The Biden administration has urged the rebel group that led the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad not to assume automatic leadership of the country but instead run an inclusive process to form a transitional government, according to two U.S. officials and a congressional aide briefed on the first U.S. contacts with the group.

December 11, 2024 4:30 pm
 

Business

Fiji likely to miss one million target

Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says Fiji’s visitor arrivals is projected to hit 999,000 this year, just short of the one million target.

December 11, 2024 4:25 pm
 

Entertainment

28 years later: Murphy's fate

It’s been quite the wait, but the highly-anticipated follow-up to horror films 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007) is out next summer, with fans getting their first taste of what’s in store, from the trailer for 28 Years Later.

December 11, 2024 4:25 pm
 

News

FRCS Crime Taskforce to promote tax compliance

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad, says the newly established Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Crime Taskforce is focused on fostering tax compliance rather than targeting individuals or businesses.

December 11, 2024 4:09 pm
 

News

Project benefits 1100 villagers in Ba

Close to 1100 people living in Vatutavui and Natunuku villages in Ba, now have consistent water supply thanks to solar pump systems established by the Indigenous Food System Solution Lab project.

December 11, 2024 3:50 pm
 

Entertainment

Stree 2 tops 2024 searches

Indian cinema has once again proven its immense popularity in 2024, with several films breaking records and captivating audiences both domestically and internationally. Google’s Year-in-Search report has revealed the most-searched Indian films of the year, with Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2, Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 AD and Salaar, and Vikrant Massey’s 12th Fail emerging as the top contenders, sparking widespread conversations and trends across social media platforms.

December 11, 2024 3:39 pm
 

Rugby

Tuwai named in Mike Friday's 7s select team

Fijian rugby fans are in for a treat as two-time Olympic gold medalist Jerry Tuwai will headline the McDonald’s Mike Friday Select 7s team at the upcoming Coral Coast 7s.

December 11, 2024 3:38 pm
 

Court

Trial date set for Nadi 4.1 tonne drug bust accused

The trial date for persons allegedly involved in the major 4.1 tonne drug bust in Nadi in December last year has been set.

December 11, 2024 3:31 pm
 

News

Large amount of contraband confiscated

A plastic bag containing touch screen mobile devices, marijuana, mobile phone batteries, suki and white powder were confiscated during a routine sweep search at Naboro prison today.

December 11, 2024 3:13 pm
 

Hockey

Fiji Women’s focus on sticking to game plan

Sticking to the game plan set by their coach has been the Fiji Women’s Hockey side’s secret to asserting their dominance at the Oceania Pacific Cup at the National Hockey Center.

December 11, 2024 3:00 pm
 

Rugby

Nataleira 7s to unite communities and foster local talent

The annual R.C. Manubhai Nataleira 7s Tournament is set to launch tomorrow, with the aim to unite communities and foster local talent.

December 11, 2024 2:36 pm
 

Football

Women's World Cup 2027 to kick off on June 24, FIFA says

The 2027 edition of the Women’s World Cup for soccer will take place in Brazil between June 24 and July 25, global governing body FIFA said on Tuesday.

December 11, 2024 2:28 pm

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