World

Chinese ships gather near island disputed with Philippines

Satellite images obtained by Reuters show a build-up of Chinese civilian vessels near contested Thitu Island, Manila’s key outpost in the South China Sea, but a senior Philippine navy officer said they are “not a cause for concern”.

November 29, 2024 1:00 pm
 

Education

Male USP student breaks silence on lecturer’s alleged harassment

Following allegations of sexual harassment by some odd 30 female students at the University of the South Pacific, a male student has come forward to share troubling accounts of alleged sexual misconduct by a lecturer.

November 29, 2024 12:56 pm
 

Athletics

Bulivou dedicates win to dad

Twelve-year-old Ratu Aisea Bulivou is dedicating his gold medal to his father, who has been by his side since day one in preparing for the Fiji Primary Schools Tuckers Ice Cream Games.

November 29, 2024 12:56 pm
 

News

Ripple effect of drug abuse worsens societal challenges warns Rakikau

The hike in drug abuse cases is causing a domino effect on societal challenges, warns Substance Abuse Advisory Council AOD Specialized Counsellor, Vilisimani Rakikau.

November 29, 2024 12:43 pm
 

Football

Tough contention for coach of the Year

As the 2024 football season wraps up, anticipation builds for the Extra Supermarket Fiji FA Awards, with the spotlight on the “Coach of the Year” category.

November 29, 2024 12:40 pm
 

Football

Babasiga Lions brace for battle against Rewa

Labasa coach Ravneel Pratap is preparing for yet another challenging encounter against Rewa in their second group B match at the Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup.

November 29, 2024 12:39 pm
 

News

Fiji's health system faces urgent overhaul amid NCD crisis

While Fiji has made important achievements including almost halving its child mortality rate between 1975 and 2020, and low out-of-pocket spending for patients, its health system faces serious challenges.

November 29, 2024 12:30 pm
 

Health

State pharmacy says medicine demand is a major challenge

Fiji’s medicine shortage is a result of growing demand versus major storage challenges for the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services Centre.

November 29, 2024 12:28 pm
 

Football

Messi among star nominees for Best FIFA Football Awards 2024

Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí lead the nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024, showcasing the top talent from an exciting year in global football.

November 29, 2024 12:20 pm
 

Rugby

Fiji 7s blend experience and youth for Oceania campaign

The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s development team is focused on blending experience and youth as they prepare for the Oceania 7s next month.

November 29, 2024 12:14 pm
 

News

German ambassador highlights role of art in climate action

The use of art as a medium to inspire climate action is growing, says German Ambassador to Fiji, Dr. Andreas Prothmann.

November 29, 2024 12:10 pm
 

World

Israel steps up bombing of central Gaza, kills 26 people

Israeli military strikes killed at least 26 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, medics said, as forces stepped up their bombardment of central areas and tanks pushed deeper into the north and south of the enclave.

November 29, 2024 12:07 pm

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