World

US climate change lawsuit seeks $50 billion, citing 2021 heat wave

An Oregon county on Thursday sued Exxon (XOM.N), Chevron (CVX.N), other major oil and coal companies, and industry groups, seeking over $50 billion to counter the harms caused by extreme weather fueled by climate change.

June 23, 2023 4:54 pm
 

News

Untreated termite infestations will cost Fiji $3.6b

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji estimates Fiji will lose $3.6 billion by 2060 if the termite infestation crisis is not addressed.

June 23, 2023 4:53 pm
 

Business

Economist warns of growing disparity

Economist Dr Neelesh Gounder has calculated that the unemployment rate among the youth in Fiji has skyrocketed, reaching an alarming 18 to 20 percent.

June 23, 2023 4:45 pm
 

News

Nand resigns as Electoral Commission Chair

Electoral Commission Chair, Mukesh Nand has resigned from his position.

June 23, 2023 4:34 pm
 

News

Large contingent to leave for South Sudan

Twenty four police officers who will be leaving for South Sudan tomorrow were today briefed on the challenges ahead of them.

June 23, 2023 4:24 pm
 

Athletics

Gold for Fiji at Special Olympics

Fiji has won its first gold medal at the Special Olympics in Berlin Germany.

June 23, 2023 4:21 pm
 

Business

Machine to help farmers achieve maximum yield

Members of the Vunivau Tiritiri Farmers Cooperative in Bua will now be able to achieve maximum yield through the provision of a rice harvester.

June 23, 2023 4:18 pm
 

Cricket

Nasinu Muslim, Lami High join schools' cricket

Two new schools have joined the Fiji Secondary School cricket competition this year.

June 23, 2023 4:17 pm
 

News

End of a distinguish leadership

The vanua o Vunivivi is mourning the loss of its paramount chief, the late Komai Nausori, na Turaga na Ratu, Ratu Lepani Tagicakibau

June 23, 2023 4:08 pm
 

Rugby

Cooper ready again

Australia’s star first five-eighth Quade Cooper will be ready to go if called upon to steer the Wallabies in the opening test against South Africa next month.

June 23, 2023 4:05 pm
 

Football

Construction Halted on Mansion of Brazilian Soccer Star Neymar

Construction on a mansion belonging to Brazilian soccer player Neymar Jr was halted due to environmental violations, officials said on Thursday, adding that the high-profile athlete could face a fine of at least $1 million.

June 23, 2023 3:58 pm
 

World

US appeals court vacates travel mask mandate ruling

A U.S. appeals court panel vacated an April 2022 ruling that had declared unlawful a government order requiring masks on aeroplanes and other transportation modes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 23, 2023 3:40 pm

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