Pacific Islands

Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency

France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia yesterday after three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.

May 16, 2024 6:14 am
 

Education

Gavoka encourages graduates to pursue goals

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka has commended the registration of the Caregivers Service Professional Institute, which has gained full recognition by the Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Commission of Fiji.

May 16, 2024 6:09 am
 

News

Ontario-Fiji partnership strengthened

Ontario views Fiji not only as a friend but also as a valued partner.

May 16, 2024 5:56 am
 

News

Leading counseling efforts to make a difference

An alumnus of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition Diploma in Counselling course, Inoke Drauna is spearheading efforts to address mental health challenges in Fiji through his non-governmental organization, ARUKA Fiji.

May 16, 2024 5:41 am
 

World

Manhunt for escaped prisoner enters second day

Hundreds of police officers have been deployed in Normandy in the search for Mohamed Amra, who escaped a police van transporting him to jail on Tuesday.

May 15, 2024 5:02 pm
 

Entertainment

French court acquits director of defamation

A Paris court has acquitted director Roman Polanski of defaming a British actor who accused him of raping her when she was a teenager.

May 15, 2024 5:00 pm
 

Rugby

First start for Nalaga

Young Swire Shipping Fijian Drua player Waqa Nalaga will get his first start on the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific against the Queensland Reds in Suva on Saturday.

May 15, 2024 4:24 pm
 

News

Application to move Kim to Vanuatu denied

The Lautoka High Court has rejected an application to relocate Grace Road Fiji President, Daniel Kim, to Vanuatu.

May 15, 2024 4:19 pm
 

News

Endangered bird species in crisis

A recent study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature reveals that some endangered bird species are disappearing at an alarming rate.

May 15, 2024 4:10 pm
 

News

10 individuals receive DEIA Gold Award

Ten individuals have received the Gold Award under the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award programme, as a recognition of their commitment toward the development of their communities.

May 15, 2024 4:00 pm
 

Football

Rewa beats Solomon Warriors

The Rewa football side has recorded its first win at the OFC Men’s Champions League after beating Solomon Warriors 3-2 in their second group A match in Tahiti.

May 15, 2024 4:00 pm
 

Rugby League

Vodafone Cup to delve into grassroots-level

Fiji National Rugby League’s Vodafone Cup 2024 will start this weekend.

May 15, 2024 3:59 pm

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