News

Accessing climate finance a hurdle for Pacific states, says Prasad

Inefficient, insufficient unfair and broken is how Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad described the challenges Pacific states faced in trying to access climate finance.

November 18, 2024 3:16 pm
 

Entertainment

Boy George on fame and Madonna

Boy George is contemplating his relationship with fame. Intoxicating, often inescapable, he says he has not always found his decades in the spotlight easy

November 18, 2024 2:45 pm
 

Business

Four small businesses receive financial boost

Small businesses, including shops, farms, or tourism services, contribute a significant 18 percent to Fiji’s economy and employ 60 percent of our workforce.

November 18, 2024 2:45 pm
 

Cricket

Final T20 between England and West Indies washed out

The fifth and final T20 of the series between England and West Indies was washed out by heavy rain in St Lucia.

November 18, 2024 2:45 pm
 

Entertainment

Irish actor Jon Kenny dies

Jon Kenny, an Irish comedian and actor known for D’Unbelievables and roles on Father Ted, has died aged 66.

November 18, 2024 1:50 pm
 

World

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia

President Joe Biden’s administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia.

November 18, 2024 1:00 pm
 

Rugby

Nayacalevu credits fitness in comeback win

Flying Fijians captain Waisea Nayacalevu credited the team’s focus on fitness and resilience as key to overcoming a tough first half against Spain, who led 10-7 at the break.

November 18, 2024 12:58 pm
 

News

New scheme allows spouses to join PALM workers

Spouses of 106 Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme workers will soon be able to join their partners in Australia and, for the first time, also work alongside them.

November 18, 2024 12:50 pm
 

Climate Change

Health systems under threat from climate crisis

The vulnerability of the Pacific to climate change has sparked calls for stronger health systems that can withstand extreme weather events and rising sea levels.

November 18, 2024 12:43 pm
 

Football

Wara in mixed emotions after draw with New Caledonia

Fiji Bula Boys defender Scott Wara described his team’s 1-1 draw with New Caledonia in the Oceania World Cup qualifiers as a “bittersweet” outcome.

November 18, 2024 12:39 pm
 

Entertainment

Charli XCX revives "Domingo"

On the Nov. 16 episode, the singer appeared in a sequel to the viral skit Ariana Grande took part in when she hosted the show in October.

November 18, 2024 12:37 pm
 

News

Australia invests $125m to power renewables in Pacific

The Australian government is partnering with Pacific nations to improve their energy security with a $125 million investment in renewables.

November 18, 2024 12:31 pm

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