Entertainment

Country musician Megan Moroney says she writes sad songs for sad people

Not so long before her platinum-selling single “Tennessee Orange” became inescapable on country radio, this year scoring Megan Moroney her first-ever CMA nominations (song of the year and artist of the year), the up-and-comer was attending the University of Georgia.

October 27, 2023 10:40 am
 

World

US judge orders new congressional map in Georgia, citing harm to Black voters

A federal judge on Friday ordered Georgia lawmakers to draw a new congressional map for the 2024 election, ruling that the current Republican-backed plan illegally diluted Black votes in violation of the Voting Rights Act.

October 27, 2023 10:27 am
 

Court

Kim’s Habeas Corpus application struck out

The Lautoka High Court has struck out the application of Habeas Corpus for Grace Road Fiji’s President, Daniel Kim.

October 27, 2023 10:13 am
 

Court

Sayed-Khaiyum’s case adjourned as medical treatment continues

The Suva Magistrates Court has adjourned the case of former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to next month because he is yet to return to the country.

October 27, 2023 10:10 am
 

Business

LTA to crackdown on unauthorized fare calculation methods

The Land Transport Authority has issued a stern reminder to all taxi permit holders and drivers to activate their taximeters when providing services to the public.

October 27, 2023 10:05 am
 

News

Turaga advocates early detection and treatment

Attorney General Siromi Turaga, in a bid to raise awareness about breast cancer, stresses the pivotal role of early detection and treatment in significantly improving the prognosis for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer.

October 27, 2023 9:54 am
 

News

New partnership to boost Fiji's water security

In a move towards bolstering Fiji’s water security infrastructure, the Water Authority of Fiji has signed a deal with Australia’s University of New South Wales.

October 27, 2023 9:45 am
 

Entertainment

Greece opens Maria Callas museum for a glimpse into opera diva's life

From a sample of her hair to a blue velvet dress she wore after the memorable 1955 performance of Verdi’s La Traviata in Milan’s La Scala, visitors to Athens can now marvel at items belonging to opera diva Maria Callas in a new museum dedicated to the legendary soprano.

October 27, 2023 9:41 am
 

World

At UN, Iran warns US will 'not be spared' if war in Gaza continues

Iran’s Foreign Minster Hossein Amirabdollahian warned at the United Nations on Thursday that if Israel’s retaliation against Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip doesn’t end then the United States will “not be spared from this fire.”

October 27, 2023 9:09 am
 

Entertainment

‘Let’s Fly,’ the latest exhibition from the Balloon Museum, awakens childlike wonder in all of us

The first thought that comes to mind when you enter the Balloon Museum for the “Let’s Fly” exhibit is the massive scale of the art.

October 27, 2023 8:42 am
 

RWC 2023

Raiwalui and Uluinasau among notable nominees

In the world of rugby, the stage is set for some exciting recognition. Fiji Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui has earned a noteworthy nomination for World Rugby’s Coach of the Year.

October 27, 2023 8:40 am
 

World

Australian PM tells US House speaker he hopes AUKUS legislation passes this year

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met the new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and said he hoped the U.S. Congress would pass legislation related to the AUKUS submarine project this year.

October 27, 2023 8:37 am

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