News

Man jailed for burglary and theft

A man has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated burglary and two counts of theft.

January 21, 2025 11:43 am
 

Tennis

De Minaur defeats Michelsen to keep Aussie hopes alive

lex De Minaur kept the home flag flying at the Australian Open as he beat rising American Alex Michelsen 6-0 7-6(5) 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time on Monday.

January 21, 2025 11:32 am
 

World

Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Monday to “wake up” and spend more on defense in order to reduce its reliance on the United States for its security, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power.

January 21, 2025 11:27 am
 

Entertainment

Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1

The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a particularly slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

January 21, 2025 10:45 am
 

World

As Trump era begins, Ukrainians are exhausted by war

As Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. president dawns, Ukrainian soldiers and civilians see a hard road ahead in their war with Russia, and many have come to hope for a ceasefire without expelling Russian forces.

January 21, 2025 10:34 am
 

Court

Former Fiji resident avoids jail over attempted bank fraud

A group behind a bungled attempt to scam millions of dollars from a major bank have avoided going to jail while they are assessed to potentially serve their sentences at home.

January 21, 2025 10:29 am
 

Football

Chelsea return to form with 3-1 win over Wolves

Chelsea won for the first time in six Premier League matches when they beat relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at home on Monday with goals from defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Cucurella and a third from winger Noni Madueke.

January 21, 2025 10:25 am
 

News

Turaga and Nakarawa hold talks after tensions

Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga recently held a meeting with Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa.

January 21, 2025 10:16 am
 

Health

Cairns flights to boost medical tourism

Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH) Hospitals has welcomed the announcement by Fiji Airways of direct flights between Cairns, Australia and Nadi from April 10 this year.

January 21, 2025 10:04 am
 

News

PM inspects road upgrades in Macuata Villages

The Public Works Department has begun upgrading roads, in a bid to improve access for villagers in the District of Sasa in Macuata.

January 21, 2025 9:54 am
 

News

Germany backs Fiji’s social programs

Germany will continue to support Fiji in programs promoting social development and equality.

January 21, 2025 9:43 am
 

Entertainment

Eight years ago, stars avoided Trump’s inauguration

Carrie Underwood might not be Beyoncé or Garth Brooks in the celebrity superstar ecosystem. But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides, where mainstream entertainers, from Nelly to The Village People are more publicly and more enthusiastically associating with the new administration.

January 21, 2025 9:41 am

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