News

Elevator malfunctions cause surgery delays at CWM Hospital

Concerns have emerged regarding recurring elevator malfunctions at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva, leading to significant delays for patients awaiting surgery.

January 3, 2025 11:46 am
 

News

Interviews reintroduced for Y13 teacher training applicants

The Ministry of Education will reintroduce the conducting of interviews for eligible Year 13 students who wish to enrol in teacher training institutions across the four divisions.

January 3, 2025 11:43 am
 

World

Texas man acted alone in New Orleans ISIS attack, FBI says

A U.S. Army veteran who drove a truck into a crowd of New Year’s Day revelers in New Orleans had pledged allegiance to Islamic State, but acted alone in the attack that killed at least 14 people, the FBI said.

January 3, 2025 11:42 am
 

Entertainment

Sunday's Golden Globes to launch Hollywood's awards festivities

Hollywood will kick off its 2025 awards festivities at the annual Golden Globes where films such as “Wicked,” “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Perez” compete for trophies and attention ahead of the Oscars.

January 3, 2025 11:28 am
 

World

As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire

Last month, in the waning days of the Biden administration, the SEC set a tight deadline of several days for demanding that Elon Musk pay a settlement or face civil charges relating to alleged securities violations during his $44 billion takeover of Twitter in 2022.

January 3, 2025 10:34 am
 

News

Hyperbaric chamber to boost diving tourism

The installation of a state-of-the-art hyperbaric chamber at the Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH) Hospital in Nadi will boost the multi-million dollar shark diving industry and tourism confidence.

January 3, 2025 10:20 am
 

News

WAF warns of possible water interruptions

The Water Authority of Fiji has issued a notice to residents in several areas, warning of potential water service disruptions due to ongoing heavy rainfall.

January 3, 2025 10:16 am
 

News

Villagers demand fair seaweed prices

Villagers in Kumi, Tailevu are calling on the government to set a price benchmark for seaweed, as climate change continues to threaten their livelihoods.

January 3, 2025 10:05 am
 

Entertainment

Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone

Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months after an undercover police officer caught him using a phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce in west London.

January 3, 2025 8:34 am
 

World

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 54 across Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 54 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, including 11 people in a tent encampment sheltering displaced families, medics said.

January 3, 2025 8:20 am
 

World

New Orleans attacker acted alone, supported Islamic State, FBI says

A U.S. Army veteran who drove a truck into a crowd of New Year’s Day revelers had pledged allegiance to Islamic State, but acted alone in the attack that killed at least 14 people, the FBI said.

January 3, 2025 7:25 am
 

News

Government pledges action on crime and police gaps

The Fiji Police Force is dealing with resource challenges even as the government intensifies efforts to combat rising crime rates.

January 3, 2025 6:54 am

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