World

US Senate advances $95 bln Ukraine, Israel aid bill after failed border deal

A $95.34 billion bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday after Republicans blocked compromise legislation that included a long-sought overhaul of immigration policy.

February 9, 2024 2:36 pm
 

World

Biden will not face criminal charges for mishandling classified papers, says 'memory is fine'

President Joe Biden will not face charges for knowingly taking classified documents when he left the vice presidency in 2017, according to a prosecutor’s report released Thursday, opens new tab that will raise new problems for the Democrat as he seeks reelection.

February 9, 2024 1:59 pm
 

Rugby

Large turnout for Drua training

A large number of fans turned up to Albert Park in Suva this morning to witness the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s training session.

February 9, 2024 1:41 pm
 

Football

Rewa FC laments missed opportunities

Rewa FC football coach Rodick Singh lamented his side’s missed opportunities in the opening leg of the OFC Champions League national playoff against Lautoka FC yesterday.

February 9, 2024 1:39 pm
 

Rugby

Moana Pasifika renews partnership with Digicel Pacific

As the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific teams gear up for the season, Moana Pasifika has received another year of backing from Digicel Samoa and Digicel Tonga.

February 9, 2024 1:37 pm
 

Sports

Parkrun ditches records to be less 'off-putting'

Parkrun has removed speed records from its website to reduce the “off-putting” nature of them and dispel the perception that the runs are races, the organisation founded in London said on Thursday.

February 9, 2024 1:00 pm
 

News

Viria Chief approves Water Project accessibility

Paramount Chief of Viria in Naitasiri Vunivalu, Ratu Joseva Malobitu has given his approval for the opening and accessibility of the Water Treatment Plant project.

February 9, 2024 12:58 pm
 

World

UN chief vows immediate action on 'infiltration of Hamas' in UN

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday pledged to act immediately on any new information from Israel related to “infiltration of Hamas” in the world body after nine U.N. staff in the Gaza Strip were fired last month.

February 9, 2024 12:54 pm
 

News

Cabinet establishes Anti-Pornography Taskforce

Cabinet has approved the establishment of a task force to undertake public consultations, to better understand root causes and formulate evidence-based recommendations on mitigating the impact of pornography and illegal content on society.

February 9, 2024 12:45 pm
 

News

Discipline children with love: Education Minister

Education Minister, Viliame Gavoka says they do not condone corporal punishment being inflicted on any child even outside the school vicinity.

February 9, 2024 12:40 pm
 

News

Gender equity is critical for women’s empowerment

FemLink Pacific’s Executive Director Fay Volatabu is stressing the critical role that gender equity plays in boosting women’s empowerment.

February 9, 2024 12:30 pm
 

News

Three juveniles amongst those charged for non-sexual violence

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions sanctioned charges against 23 people charged with a total of 33 counts of serious offences last month.

February 9, 2024 12:25 pm

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