News

Calls for Review as Fiji’s After-Care Fund Act turns 81

The Fiji Servicemen’s After-Care Fund Act is now 81 years old and has seen no major amendments to reflect the evolving landscape, according to Secretary Serevi Vananalagi.

June 12, 2025 3:32 pm
 

Entertainment

Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousin

Silentó, the Atlanta rapper known for his hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” pleaded guilty but mentally ill Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and other charges in the 2021 shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin.

June 12, 2025 3:21 pm
 

World

US preparing to partially evacuate Iraq embassy over regional security risks, sources say

The United States is preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy and will allow military dependents to leave locations around the Middle East due to heightened security risks in the region, U.S. and Iraqi sources said on Thursday.

June 12, 2025 3:10 pm
 

World

Death toll in flood-hit South African province rises to 49

The death toll from floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has risen to 49, the head of the province said on Thursday.

June 12, 2025 2:27 pm
 

Entertainment

How the ‘F1’ soundtrack came together, with a little help from Lewis Hamilton

The pinnacle of motorsport, Formula One, has its own music.

June 12, 2025 2:14 pm
 

World

Ukraine brings home bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in war with Russia

Ukraine has brought home the bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in the war with Russia, the Kyiv officials responsible for exchanging prisoners of war said on Wednesday.

June 12, 2025 1:25 pm
 

Entertainment

Nintendo Switch 2 smashes record as company's fastest-selling console

Japan’s Nintendo (7974.T), opens new tab said on Wednesday it had sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 units in the first four days after its launch, making the console the company’s fastest-selling gaming device to date.

June 12, 2025 1:19 pm
 

Court

Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum, Sharma case transferred to High Court

The Suva Magistrates Court has granted the application by the state counsel in the case involving former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and former Health Minister Dr. Neil Sharma.

June 12, 2025 12:51 pm
 

Fire

NFA to investigate warehouse fire

A four-member National Fire Authority investigation team is expected to begin work tomorrow.

June 12, 2025 12:46 pm
 

News

MoH cautiously considering needle-syringe program

The Ministry of Health is cautiously considering the implementation of a needle and syringe program aimed at reducing HIV transmission among intravenous drug users.

June 12, 2025 12:42 pm
 

News

Ministry to review disability support policy

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social protection is looking to review existing disability legislation.

June 12, 2025 12:38 pm
 

Rugby

Yee to make Test debut

Seventeen-year-old lock Carletta Yee will make her Test debut for the Vodafone Fijiana 15s this Saturday.

June 12, 2025 12:33 pm

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