Sevens

Friday wary of local teams

Former USA 7s head coach Mike Friday will be looking out for the local and not overseas-based teams when the McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s gets underway later this week.

January 12, 2025 4:58 pm
 

Sevens

Tikaram announce changes to Marist 7s

During the launch of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s last week, Marist Club president Lawrence Tikaram announced several changes to the competition format.

January 12, 2025 4:46 pm
 

Education

Consultation to repeal automatic progression

The Ministry of Education will host a national consultation on Thursday to discuss repealing automatic progression in schools.

January 12, 2025 4:36 pm
 

Tennis

Monfils oldest man to win ATP

Gael Monfils became the oldest man in nearly five decades to win an ATP Tour-level title with his 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Zizou Bergs on Saturday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.

January 12, 2025 4:33 pm
 

News

Payment timing critical says DPM

Processing the back-to-school support grant earlier for parents is not because the government is heading into elections, but because it is something that we feel is politically correct.

January 12, 2025 4:25 pm
 

News

Self-confidence key driver of success

Koro Island District Officer Salanieta Baleigau, is encouraging young girls and women to cultivate a positive attitude, set clear goals, and trust in God as they navigate their personal and professional journeys.

January 12, 2025 4:18 pm
 

Tennis

Day 2 order of play with Sinner and Djokovic in action

The first round of the Australian Open continues on Monday at Melbourne Park where top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner seeks a third Grand Slam title while Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-extending 25th major.

January 12, 2025 4:03 pm
 

Tennis

Zheng advances to second round as rain returns to Melbourne

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen fought her way into the second round of the Australian Open with a 7-6(3) 6-1 win over Anca Todoni today as crowds flocked through the gates at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of 2025.

January 12, 2025 3:46 pm
 

Entertainment

Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico officials over ‘Rust’ prosecution

Alec Baldwin has filed a civil rights complaint against officials in Santa Fe, New Mexico, claiming he was wrongfully prosecuted in the “Rust” case, a representative for Baldwin told CNN.

January 12, 2025 3:32 pm
 

World

Aerial assault aims to stem LA Palisades fire eastward spread

Aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on steep hills to stem the eastward spread of the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles on Saturday as on-the-ground firefighting efforts also intensified amid warnings of wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour that could make matters worse.

January 12, 2025 1:38 pm
 

Sevens

Ikanikoda pushes young players to aim higher

Over the past few weeks, while preparing for the McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s, former national 7s rep Livai Ikanikoda has been encouraging the younger players of the Lavidi Brothers side to give their best during the competition.

January 12, 2025 12:57 pm
 

Health

Ministry relies on honest declarations from visitors

The Ministry of Health is strengthening its surveillance measures at ports of entry in response to the recent outbreak of flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.

January 12, 2025 12:54 pm

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