World

Immigrant US farmworkers prepare for Trump mass deportation plan

Immigrant farmworkers are preparing for incoming U.S. president Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations, including by assigning guardians for their children if they are detained, according to groups providing them legal support.

January 18, 2025 9:51 am
 

Entertainment

Tony Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, widow of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95

Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, who with her late husband Laurence Olivier did much to revitalize the U.K.’s theatrical scene in the decades after World War II, has died. She was 95.

January 18, 2025 9:39 am
 

News

Scholarships allocated for commercial pilot training

The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service will allocate 20 scholarships for commercial pilot training, aimed at supporting Fiji Airways’ efforts to nationalize and localize its workforce.

January 18, 2025 7:56 am
 

Sevens

Nauru embraces Coral Coast experience

The McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s has become a melting pot of Pacific rugby talent, bringing together teams from across the region.

January 18, 2025 7:47 am
 

News

New policies to address drug use in schools

The Ministry of Education is working on new policies to address pressing social ills like drug use and peddling in schools.

January 18, 2025 7:44 am
 

Boxing

Boxing commission enforces mandatory drug testing

The Fiji Boxing Commission has implemented mandatory drug testing for all boxing matches.

January 18, 2025 7:40 am
 

News

Nightclub implements age verification policy

A nightclub in Labasa has maintained its mandatory security check for patrons when required as part of its overall safety measures.

January 18, 2025 7:36 am
 

Business

Government allocates $120M for MSME

In this financial year, the government has allocated nearly $120 million for MSME support to empower entrepreneurs across various sectors with essential tools, skills, and networks for success.

January 18, 2025 7:19 am
 

Football

Former Rewa players aware of the system; says Buksh

Gearing up for two important upcoming tournaments, the signing of former reps into the Rewa FC side is a more technical one.

January 18, 2025 7:14 am
 

Rugby

Ulster hammer Chiefs to keep knockout hopes alive

Cormac Izuchukwu’s hat-trick helped keep alive Ulster’s hopes of advancing to the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages with a thumping 52 – 24 bonus-point victory over Exeter Chiefs at Kingspan Stadium.

January 18, 2025 7:10 am
 

Rugby

Montpellier top pool two after Newcastle cup win

Montpellier won European Challenge Cup pool two with a 26-7 bonus-point victory at Newcastle Falcons.

January 18, 2025 7:08 am
 

News

Bulitavu prepares for global climate talks

With one year remaining in the current term, newly appointed Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Mosese Bulitavu, has outlined plans for the Ministry as it prepares for global climate talks, especially COP30.

January 18, 2025 7:08 am

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