Sevens

Drua through to quarter-finals

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua 7s side has managed to book a spot in the McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s tournament quarter-finals after defeating Colo West Highlanders 26-5 in their final pool match this morning.

January 17, 2025 1:30 pm
 

World

A mother's anguish: One son to be freed from Gaza, another left behind

News that Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage release deal after 15 months of war in Gaza is bittersweet for Ruth Strum — one of her sons is expected to be freed, but a second will be left behind in captivity for now.

January 17, 2025 12:54 pm
 

Sevens

Nakaibasaga shines at first Coral Coast

Xavier College student Pio Nakaibasaga made the most of his opportunity to shine at his first McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s, representing the Pacific Nomads Youth team.

January 17, 2025 12:51 pm
 

Entertainment

Timothée Chalamet biking to the london premiere with unknown led to a $79 fine

Timothée Chalamet may have been blowing in the wind a bit when he biked to the red carpet premiere of his Bob Dylan bio-pic, but making you feel his love for the environment cost him.

January 17, 2025 12:47 pm
 

Rugby

Captain Damm eager for historic match against Drua

Rugby FC LA captain Jason Damm says his team is honored and excited to take part in a historic clash against the Fijian Drua at Churchill Park in Lautoka next weekend.

January 17, 2025 12:43 pm
 

Education

TSLS bond monitoring system enhanced

Scholarship students who have not fulfilled their bond requirements will no longer be allowed to make repayments from overseas, says Tertiary Loans and Scholarships Service chief executive officer Dr Hasmukh Lal.

January 17, 2025 12:37 pm
 

News

Coalition must focus on development, not survival, says Ratuva

Fiji’s coalition government has the potential to succeed but only if the focus shifts from political survival to tackling the country’s development needs.

January 17, 2025 12:30 pm
 

Education

Calls for TVET revival grow

Former Education Minister Ro Teimumu Kepa has criticized the decision to replace vocational centres with technical colleges, claiming the shift has left many youths ill-equipped for the workforce.

January 17, 2025 12:25 pm
 

Football

Sevanaia applies for Lautoka transfer despite Rewa suspension

National team goalkeeper and Rewa FC’s main keeper, Isikeli Sevanaia, has applied for a transfer to Lautoka FC for the 2025 season, despite being under a five-year suspension from Rewa FC.

January 17, 2025 12:16 pm
 

News

Education reforms to bridge Fiji’s remittance gap

Government has implemented a series of strategic measures aimed at building local capacity and reducing dependence on foreign labour, says Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad.

January 17, 2025 12:16 pm
 

Sports

Darts veteran out to claim women’s title

National Women’s Singles Title holder Mereoni Naikanitoba will be looking to win all her matches when she makes her debut for Fiji at the South Pacific Darts Championship in Suva next week.

January 17, 2025 12:11 pm
 

Health

Ministry conducts outreach program

The Health Ministry’s sub-divisional medical team is conducting an outreach program for communities like the Vunimoli nursing area which has more than 3,000 people and no nursing station or health centre.

January 17, 2025 12:07 pm

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