Sevens

Masks off at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens after COVID restrictions dropped

The Hong Kong Sevens tournament which kicked-off today has removed the requirement of face masks and COVID-19 vaccination proof.

March 31, 2023 3:50 pm
 

World

Fire on Philippine ferry kills 29, including children; 225 rescued

Philippine rescuers searched the smouldering ruins of a burnt-out ferry for any survivors or more victims of a fire that swept through the inter-island vessel killing 29 people, including a 6-month old baby, authorities said.

March 31, 2023 3:43 pm
 

Australia

Australia govt introduces Indigenous referendum bill in parliament

The Australian government on Thursday took the first formal step towards holding a referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution and set up an Indigenous “Voice to Parliament” to advise lawmakers on matters that impact their lives.

March 31, 2023 2:59 pm
 

World

China calls US debt trap accusation 'irresponsible'

China called remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen “irresponsible” and “unreasonable” after Yellen said Beijing’s lending activities leave developing countries “trapped in debt.”

March 31, 2023 1:37 pm
 

Rugby

Defending mauls still a worry for Drua

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua haven’t conceded any maul try in their last two outings and something that pleases Co-Captain Tevita Ikanivere.

March 31, 2023 1:27 pm
 

News

$100m redeployed to prioritized areas

The coalition government during its first month in power has managed to undertake a redeployment of $100 million to prioritized areas.

March 31, 2023 12:58 pm
 

Rugby

Smith relishing chances of playing in familiar territory

In what promises to be an electrifying clash, Melbourne Rebels forward and Fiji born Angelo Smith is hoping he is given a chance to play in front of his loved ones in Suva.

March 31, 2023 12:46 pm
 

Parliament

Guilty plea affects chances of working overseas for some: AG

Attorney General Siromi Turaga revealed today that a recruitment company from Australia is receptive to engaging people with recent convictions to work for them.

March 31, 2023 12:41 pm
 

World

Who is Stormy Daniels and what did she say happened with Trump?

Former President Donald Trump was indicted in New York City on criminal charges arising from alleged hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to avoid a scandal ahead of the 2016 U.S. election.

March 31, 2023 12:34 pm
 

News

FNU clarifies Veterinary program

The Fiji National University is addressing the matter regarding its Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry program.

March 31, 2023 12:30 pm
 

News

Repeal of MIDA Act a win for democracy and media freedom: PINA

The Pacific Islands News Association welcomes the decision of the coalition government to repeal the “draconian” Media Industry Development Act 2010.

March 31, 2023 12:27 pm
 

News

Working Group to facilitate amendments to TELS Act

A working group has been established to facilitate necessary legislative amendments to the existing provisions of the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Act in consultation with the Solicitor General’s office.

March 31, 2023 12:25 pm

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