Business

BP makes record profit in 2022, slows shift from oil

BP (BP.L) reported a record profit of $28 billion for 2022 and hiked its dividend, but infuriated climate activists by rowing back on plans to slash oil and gas output and reduce carbon emissions by 2030.

February 8, 2023 8:37 am
 

News

Prasad calls for global action to reduce carbon footprint

The Government of India stands ready to assist Fiji in its energy transition with the transfer of technology to improve energy efficiency, develop more renewable energy sources and build climate-smart infrastructure.

February 8, 2023 7:56 am
 

World

Fears grow for untold numbers buried by Turkey earthquake

Rescuers raced against time early today to pull survivors from the rubble before they succumbed to cold weather two days after an earthquake tore through southern Turkey and war-ravaged northern Syria. The death toll climbed above 7,700 and was expected to rise further.

February 8, 2023 7:40 am
 

World

Race to find survivors as quake aid pours into Turkey, Syria

Search teams and aid poured into Turkey and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing temperatures and sometimes using their bare hands dug through the remains of buildings flattened by a powerful earthquake. The death toll soared above 7,200 and was still expected to rise.

February 8, 2023 7:33 am
 

Entertainment

Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade gets engaged

Eminem’s daughter is getting a new last name.

February 8, 2023 7:32 am
 

Business

FedEx, Southwest planes believed under 100 feet apart: NTSB

The chair of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said a FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane and a Southwest Airlines 737-700 that nearly collided were “probably under 100 feet (30.5 meters) vertically from each other,” according to preliminary information on Monday from the investigation.

February 8, 2023 7:27 am
 

News

Tribunal to maintain credibility: AG

Attorney-General Siromi Turaga says the Constitutional Offices Commission wants to ensure the credibility of a tribunal that will preside over the cases against COC officers.

February 8, 2023 6:52 am
 

News

Emergency and maintenance budget for FRA and WAF

Minister for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services Ro Filipe Tuisawau says plans to separate and maintain an emergency and maintenance budget for the Fiji Roads Authority and the Water Authority of Fiji will be a focus for the government.

February 8, 2023 6:46 am
 

Food

Food safety is paramount: Rayalu

Food safety is still a real challenge in Fiji.

February 8, 2023 6:37 am
 

World

U.S. seeks Chinese balloon remnants, says approach to China will stay calm

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday imposed a temporary security zone in waters off South Carolina during the military’s search for debris from a suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by a U.S. fighter jet, and the White House said it would keep a calm approach to relations with Beijing.

February 8, 2023 6:26 am
 

News

UN headquarters to be built in Fiji

The construction of a United Nations House or permanent office in Fiji will bolster Fiji’s image as the hub of the South Pacific.

February 8, 2023 6:24 am
 

Rugby

Fijiana Drua welcomes Rasolea

While some Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua reps are leaving for greener pastures, Australia-based prop Siteri Rasolea is heading to Fiji to join the Super W champions.

February 8, 2023 6:15 am

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