World

Fire at Indonesia's Pertamina fuel storage station kills 17

At least 17 people were killed when a fire broke out on Friday at a fuel storage station operated by Indonesia’s state energy company Pertamina (PERTM.UL) in the capital Jakarta, an official at the city’s main firefighting unit said.

March 4, 2023 10:22 am
 

Business

Ford looking at ways to boost gas-powered F-150 production

Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Friday said it was studying ways to boost the output of gasoline-powered and hybrid F-150 trucks at a Michigan factory as part of a broader plan to boost the production of several models.

March 4, 2023 9:37 am
 

Entertainment

Giambattista Valli fills fall runway show with tweeds at Paris Fashion Week

Giambattista Valli switched things up for his fall runway show at Paris Fashion Week, taking a step back from his signature, airy floral styles to focus on tweeds, which he also offered for men.

March 4, 2023 9:34 am
 

World

Greece train crash: families of victims grieve as protests grow

Families and friends, dressed in black, clung to each other, in tears, as the coffin of a 34-year-old mother killed in Greece’s deadliest train crash was lifted up the stairs of a church.

March 4, 2023 9:32 am
 

World

Russians pound access routes to Ukraine's besieged Bakhmut

Russian troops and mercenaries rained artillery on the last access routes to the besieged Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on Friday, bringing Moscow closer to its first major victory in half a year after the bloodiest fighting of the war.

March 4, 2023 8:24 am
 

World 7s Series

Winning start for Fiji 7s

The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team kicked off to a positive start with a 31-12 win over Kenya at the Vancouver 7s.

March 4, 2023 8:14 am
 

News

FLP allegations are false: Tarakinikini

A statement posted on the People’s Alliance Facebook page states that three RFMF and one police investigation conducted into the 2000 coup found no evidence of wrongdoing by Lt Colonel Filipo Tarakinikini.

March 4, 2023 8:10 am
 

Health

Childhood obesity a growing epidemic

Approximately 7,000 of the 91,897 children under five years old in Fiji are living with obesity, while 7.2% of those under the age of five are stunted.

March 4, 2023 7:53 am
 

Tourism

Accessing accommodations in Suva is a challenge: Gavoka

The Tourism Minister says accessing accommodations in Suva is a challenge, which limits the arrival of more tourists.

March 4, 2023 7:43 am
 

Natural Disaster

Flash flood warning for greater part of Fiji

A heavy rain alert and flash flood warning remain in force for the greater part of Fiji.

March 4, 2023 7:36 am
 

News

Last day for Fiji Fringe Festival

More than 100 Fijian artists showcased their talent at the week-long Fiji Fringe Festival at the Fiji Sports Council venues from February 25 until today.

March 4, 2023 7:26 am
 

Politics

Chaudhry still questions Tarakinikini’s appointment

Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry states that the fact remains that the appointment of former Lt-Col Filipo Tarakinikini as Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations is in breach of the rules of establishment in the civil service.

March 4, 2023 7:18 am

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