World

Downed Chinese balloon aimed for Hawaii but was blown off course, U.S. official says

U.S. officials believe a Chinese balloon that was shot down after crossing the continental United States originally had a trajectory that would have taken it over Guam and Hawaii but was blown off course by prevailing winds, a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Wednesday.

February 16, 2023 2:36 pm
 

Business

China says U.S. balloons flew over Xinjiang, Tibet, warns of countermeasures

Diplomatic friction festered between the United States and China on Wednesday as Beijing charged that U.S. high altitude balloons flew over its Xinjiang and Tibet regions and said it would take measures against U.S. entities that undermine Chinese sovereignty.

February 16, 2023 1:58 pm
 

News

Five-percent salary increase for WAF staff

The Water Authority of Fiji has approved a five-percent salary increase for its staff, effective from February 1st, 2023.

February 16, 2023 12:45 pm
 

News

Police to seek DPP advice

Police will forward the investigation files of the former Prime Minister, the former Attorney General and the suspended Police Commissioner to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.

February 16, 2023 12:42 pm
 

Crime

Goneva back in custody

28-year-old Apolosi Goneva who escaped from the Ba Police Station is back in custody.

February 16, 2023 12:40 pm
 

Parliament

Uncertainty fogs Opposition leadership

The decision on whether Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama will remain as a Member of Parliament hangs in the balance.

February 16, 2023 12:30 pm
 

Rugby

Seruvakula shortlisted

Four coaches have been shortlisted for the Flying Fijians coaching job.

February 16, 2023 12:28 pm
 

Entertainment

New 'Ant-Man' technology transports moviegoers to vivid world

Scott Lang, aka Ant-Man, and his allies return to the big screen on Friday, years after the origin story in 2015’s “Ant-Man” cameos in other Marvel films, and the 2018 sequel “Ant-Man and the Wasp.”

February 16, 2023 12:27 pm
 

Parliament

More wastage being found: Professor Prasad

Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says he is discovering areas of wastage, some even bordering on financial negligence and abuse of authority.

February 16, 2023 12:20 pm
 

Football

Pressure on Delta Tigers

It will be crunch time for Rewa from match one of the Digicel Fiji Premier League as it looks to defend its title.

February 16, 2023 12:20 pm
 

Rugby League

Walter not risking Reynolds in trial match

Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds will be rested for their pre-season clash against the Cowboys on Saturday.

February 16, 2023 12:10 pm
 

News

Be proud of your language says PM

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says people should not be ashamed of speaking their own language.

February 16, 2023 12:05 pm

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