World

Russian defence minister calls for missile production to double

Russia’s defence minister has urged a state company to double its production of missiles as an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive looms and both Moscow’s and Kyiv’s forces are reportedly experiencing ammunition constraints.

May 4, 2023 6:27 am
 

News

Effective reporting on SDGs

During a panel discussion yesterday on reporting sustainable development goals, journalists highlighted the significance of asking the right questions and understanding the realities on the ground.

May 4, 2023 6:25 am
 

Tennis

Alcaraz downs Khachanov to reach Madrid semi-finals

World number two Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for his fourth title of 2023 by powering into the semi-finals of the Madrid Open with a 6-4 7-5 win over Russian Karen Khachanov on Thursday.

May 4, 2023 6:22 am
 

News

Girmit day marks the legacy of indentured laborers

During the Girmit era, numerous ships brought Indian indentured laborers to Fiji from the Indian subcontinent.

May 4, 2023 6:14 am
 

News

Need to scale up climate adaptation financing: Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Biman Prasad has once again highlighted the urgent need for scale up in climate adaptation financing.

May 4, 2023 6:09 am
 

News

Stay away from cane burning: SRIF

Cane farmers have been urged to stay away from indiscriminate cane burning when the new crushing season begins at the end of the month.

May 4, 2023 6:00 am
 

Rugby

Hurricanes in Fiji

The Hurricanes rugby team have arrived into the country ahead of their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in Suva.

May 3, 2023 5:52 pm
 

Rugby League

Natoga’s contract terminated

Kaiviti Silktails fullback Osea Natoga’s contract has been terminated.

May 3, 2023 5:42 pm
 

Entertainment

DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida

Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees — filed a lawsuit Monday against the entertainment giant.

May 3, 2023 5:35 pm
 

World

Biden sending 1,500 troops for Mexico border migrant surge

The Biden administration will send 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border starting next week.

May 3, 2023 5:30 pm
 

Football

Postponed games to be played this month

All games that have been deferred or postponed in the Digicel Fiji Premier League will be played this month.

May 3, 2023 5:13 pm
 

Entertainment

Shot fired at Memphis TV station; suspect in custody

A shot was fired at a Memphis television station on Tuesday, but no one was wounded, the station said.

May 3, 2023 4:49 pm

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