World

Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20 oil workers

A small aircraft carrying oil workers in South Sudan’s Unity State crashed on takeoff from its oilfield airport, killing 20 people, the region’s information minister said.

January 30, 2025 7:21 am
 

Rugby

Sevens World Cup future under review

World Rugby has denied media reports that the four-yearly Sevens World Cup competition for both the men’s and women’s teams has been axed.

January 30, 2025 6:58 am
 

News

Minister calls for police review

A review of the Fiji Police Force’s capabilities will ensure they are properly equipped to handle growing threats related to drugs and armed violence.

January 30, 2025 6:50 am
 

Rugby

Satala to step in for Cakau

Former Fiji 7s great Viliame Satala will assist the Fiji Men’s 7s side, replacing Setefano Cakau, who collapsed after a rugby match in Australia.

January 30, 2025 6:44 am
 

News

Force seeks solutions for exhibit storage crisis

The Fiji Police Force has implemented a container concept to address a critical space shortage in storing exhibits, particularly at smaller stations.

January 30, 2025 6:42 am
 

News

36 Jittu families receive keys to new homes

Thirty-six families from Jittu Estate are feeling a sense of security, as they were presented with occupancy offer letters at the Lagilagi Housing Estate yesterday.

January 30, 2025 6:30 am
 

Super Rugby Pacific

Murray blessed to have cousins with Drua

Young Swire Shipping Fijian Drua loose forward, Motikiai Murray played his first competitive game last week against Rugby FC Los Angeles in Lautoka.

January 30, 2025 6:30 am
 

Sports

Super Bowl ticket demand for Chiefs-Eagles highest in years on StubHub

Demand for tickets to see the Kansas City Chiefs, battle the Philadelphia Eagles, for an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title is outpacing every NFL championship matchup since 2019, according to ticket resale platform StubHub.

January 30, 2025 6:23 am
 

Education

Meeting called over hostel fee hike

The Education Ministry will meet with Fiji National University and key stakeholders today to discuss concerns regarding the hike in hostel fees to $5,475 per annum.

January 30, 2025 6:23 am
 

Football

Fire breaks out outside Man City stadium

A fire that broke out in a merchandise stand outside the Etihad Stadium was extinguished before Manchester City hosted Club Brugge in their final Champions League group match, the English club said.

January 30, 2025 6:11 am
 

World

Dozens killed in India's Kumbh festival stampede

Dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India as tens of millions of Hindus gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters on the most auspicious day of a six-week festival.

January 30, 2025 6:00 am
 

Super Rugby Pacific

Naimasi joins Brumbies

Bronze medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Ana Maria Naimasi will play for ACT Brumbies in Super W this season.

January 30, 2025 5:59 am

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