News

Teacher to appear in court for alleged rape

A 25-year-old teacher will be produced at the Nausori Magistrates Court today charged with alleged rape and sexual assault.

March 25, 2024 10:02 am
 

Entertainment

Kevin Bacon says he’ll attend ‘Footloose’ high school’s final prom

Kevin Bacon is ready to cut loose at prom.

March 25, 2024 9:33 am
 

World

Islamic State still a threat in Iraq

The Islamic State still poses a threat in Iraq and the U.S.-led military coalition’s work with Iraq to fully defeat the group is not done, United States Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski told Reuters in an interview.

March 25, 2024 9:01 am
 

World

Nigerian army rescues abducted Kaduna students

The Nigerian army rescued students and staff who were abducted by gunmen from a school in the country’s north earlier this month, the military said, days before the deadline for a ransom payment.

March 25, 2024 8:35 am
 

World

UN Security Council demands immediate Gaza ceasefire after US abstains

The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and the release of all hostages after the United States abstained from the vote.

March 25, 2024 7:36 am
 

World

Pope skips Palm Sunday homily, an unusual decision for a major event

Pope Francis at the last minute skipped reading his homily during a Palm Sunday Mass for tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square.

March 25, 2024 7:14 am
 

Rugby

Force will be tough to beat: Byrne

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne says the Western Force will come out firing in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash in Lautoka this weekend.

March 25, 2024 6:54 am
 

News

Heavy rainfall strains water infrastructure

The water infrastructure is facing a dual challenge: aging pipes and escalating rainfall intensity.

March 25, 2024 6:53 am
 

Crime

Labasa woman faces charges for alleged $4,005 fraud

A 25-year-old woman will be appearing in Labasa today for the allegation of defrauding a person and obtaining $4,005.

March 25, 2024 6:48 am
 

Education

Adherence to guidelines for lost teaching time compensation: Kuruleca

Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca is calling on all heads of schools and teachers to adhere to guidelines that were sent out last week to compensate for the lost teaching and learning time.

March 25, 2024 6:44 am
 

Rugby

Cama happy with Marist 7s outing

New Zealand 7s coach Tomasi Cama Junior is certain his players will come out for the better having participated the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s in Suva over the weekend.

March 25, 2024 6:41 am
 

Crime

Labourer allegedly tricked victim out of $587

A 35-year-old labourer from Soasoa, Labasa, was arrested and charged by police yesterday for obtaining financial advantage.

March 25, 2024 6:37 am

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