Sports

Australia's Hull races to world record in rarely-contested 2,000m

Jessica Hull of Australia blazed to a world record in the women’s 2,000 metres at the Monaco Diamond League meet on Friday, making a stunning statement ahead of the Paris Olympics as trackside fireworks exploded during her final powerful strides.

July 13, 2024 7:59 am
 

News

FNA unhappy with negotiations

The Fiji Nursing Association says that despite months of negotiations, the mediation between the association and the Ministry of Health has come to an end.

July 13, 2024 7:45 am
 

News

Increase in departure tax carefully considered: Kamikamica

Independent Member of Parliament, Semi Koroilavesau has expressed a concern over the increase in departure tax by the Coalition Government.

July 13, 2024 7:40 am
 

News

Nalumisa targets cost-efficient completion for Lautoka pool project

The Minister for Local Government is hoping that they will be able to complete the Lautoka swimming pool project at a minimal cost.

July 13, 2024 7:35 am
 

News

Plant health clinics to be a game changer for farmers

Plant health clinics are seen as a possible solution, bringing accurate, up-to-date knowledge to farmers and enabling them to care for their crops more effectively and in a timely manner.

July 13, 2024 7:30 am
 

Football

Yakin extends contract with Switzerland after Euros success

Coach Murat Yakin has extended his contract with Switzerland after leading the country to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, the Swiss Football Association said on Friday.

July 13, 2024 6:50 am
 

Sports

Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Olympics Esports Games in 2025, says IOC

Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympics Esports Games in 2025, the International Olympic Committee announced on Friday.
The IOC said the partnership with the Saudi National Olympic Committee would be 12 years.

July 13, 2024 6:34 am
 

Rugby League

Mulitalo scores a hat-trick as Sharks maul Tigers

The Cronulla Sharks wingers ran rampant against Wests Tigers, with Ronaldo Mulitalo scoring a hat-trick and Sione Katoa a double in their 56-8 win at PointsBet Stadium.

July 13, 2024 5:07 am
 

Entertainment

For Nicolas Cage, making a serial killer horror movie was a healing experience

When Nicolas Cage first read the script for “Longlegs” and considered playing the titular serial killer, he knew exactly where he’d draw his inspiration from: his mother.

July 12, 2024 5:48 pm
 

World

US ban on at-home distilling is unconstitutional, Texas judge rules

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that a 156-year-old ban on at-home distilling is unconstitutional, siding with a group that advocates for legalizing the ability of people to produce spirits like whiskey and bourbon for their personal consumption.

July 12, 2024 5:37 pm
 

News

E-ticketing vendor selected, new system to roll out soon

Communications Minister Manoa Kamikamica says that Vodafone Fiji has been chosen as the successful vendor for a new e-ticketing system.

July 12, 2024 4:44 pm
 

Court

Court opinion casts doubt on former Acting DPP's cases

Suva lawyer Jon Apted who is an advocate in constitutional cases says  anyone aggrieved by former Acting Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku’s decisions during his term in office can raise it in court either in the context of an ongoing prosecution or in an appeal against a conviction or sentence.

July 12, 2024 4:32 pm

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