Entertainment

Local short films to launch this Friday

Two short films will be launched this Friday, one celebrating the historic performance of a Fijian choir that snatched them the World Choir Games title and the other about the myriad of challenges confronting young Fijians today.

January 22, 2025 9:08 am
 

Entertainment

John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 65

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

January 22, 2025 9:05 am
 

World

Pardoned Jan. 6 attackers to go free on Trump's first full day in office

Supporters of Donald Trump who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago will start leaving prison on Tuesday, pardoned by the new president in a flurry of Inauguration Day executive orders showing intent to stamp radical change on the country.

January 22, 2025 9:05 am
 

Entertainment

Black Eyed Peas mystify fans by canceling Las Vegas residency due to ‘current circumstances’

The show will not go on for the Black Eyed Peas at the moment.

January 22, 2025 8:32 am
 

World

Trump sees 'great promise' in UN, says his pick for ambassador

U.S. President Donald Trump “sees great promise in the United Nations if it focuses on its founding mission of international peace and security,” his nominee to be ambassador told the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday.

January 22, 2025 8:30 am
 

World

TikTok unavailable on Apple, Google stores in US despite Trump delay

TikTok remained unavailable on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S. on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a ban on the popular Chinese-owned short-video app by 75 days.

January 22, 2025 8:26 am
 

World

World reacts to Trump withdrawing US from Paris climate pact

President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement on Monday, once again placing the world’s top historic emitter of greenhouse gases outside the global pact aimed at pushing nations to tackle climate change.
Here are some reactions to the announcement of the second U.S. withdrawal from the climate pact:

January 22, 2025 7:23 am
 

Sevens

Heart over hurdles for FSC U20 sevens

The Fiji Sports Council Under-20 Sevens team is currently in camp as they prepare for a tour of New Zealand.

January 22, 2025 7:06 am
 

News

PM responds to nepotism allegations

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has responded to recent concerns about alleged nepotism within the Ministry of Justice, following informal complaints raised by Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga.

January 22, 2025 7:06 am
 

News

New roles for Taga, Korovavala and Lesuma

The Public Service Commission with the approval of the Prime Minister has announced the reassignment of three Permanent Secretaries.

January 22, 2025 6:57 am
 

Sports

Ram still hopeful of Pacific Game dreams

Known by many as a legend in the darts fraternity, Lawrence Ram is still hopeful of making his dream of competing at the Pacific Games a reality.

January 22, 2025 6:54 am
 

News

2013 Constitution review approved

The cabinet yesterday approved measures to initiate the review of the 2013 Constitution.

January 22, 2025 6:45 am

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