World

Taiwan nuclear plant re-opening vote fails as approval threshold missed

A referendum to push for the re-opening of Taiwan’s last nuclear plant failed on Saturday to reach the legal threshold to be valid, though the president said the island could return to the technology in the future if safety standards improve.

August 24, 2025 9:04 am

News

Breaking the silence on Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is often called a silent struggle but here in Fiji, health experts say it’s time to break that silence and include not just mothers, but fathers and families in the conversation.

August 24, 2025 7:55 am

News

Concerns raised on unsanitary inter-island ships  

The unsanitary and unsafe conditions of inter-island vessels came under scrutiny during a recent stakeholder consultation on the review of Fiji’s Public Health Act.

August 24, 2025 7:40 am

World

Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida after sectarian violence

Syria’s first parliamentary election under its new Islamist administration, scheduled for September, will not include the southern province of Sweida and two other provinces because of security concerns, the electoral commission said on Saturday.

August 24, 2025 7:39 am

News

Pacific Islands face "lethal cocktail" of challenges: Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, has argued that international development assistance is crucial for the Pacific.  

August 24, 2025 7:30 am

News

FNPF introduces major changes for members

The Fiji National Provident Fund has welcomed a recent legislative amendment passed by Parliament that will allow greater flexibility for members wishing to rejoin the Fund after a full withdrawal.  

August 24, 2025 7:05 am

Rugby

Fijians XV thrashed in World Cup opener

The Vodafone Fijiana XV suffered a heavy 65-7 defeat at the hands of Canada in their opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup at the York Community Stadium this morning.

August 24, 2025 7:01 am

Entertainment

The Thursday Murder Club

Actor Helen Mirren, one of the stars of “The Thursday Murder Club,” a movie about a group of retirees who enjoy cracking unresolved murder cases, said it’s great to see older people’s life experiences celebrated on screen.

August 24, 2025 7:00 am

Sports

Springboks edge out Wallabies

August 24, 2025 6:52 am

Sports

Labasa remains humble; focuses on league

Labasa coach Alvin Chand says the team’s collective effort is to top the Extra Premier League standings.

August 24, 2025 6:34 am

Sports

Dream finish for the dream team

Ratu Kadavulevu School are Deans champions once again, the “Dream Team” living up to their name with a crushing 53–15 win over Nasinu Secondary in today’s U18 final at the HFC Bank Stadium.

August 23, 2025 7:24 pm

Sports

Dau's brace secures top spot for Fiji

Captain Maikah Dau delivered a match-winning performance, scoring both goals to secure a 2-0 win for Fiji over Papua New Guinea.

August 23, 2025 7:15 pm