Business

Council slams supermarkets over high chicken prices

Putting chicken on the Christmas menu is going to be a difficult ask for many Fijians this festive season, with prices for the celebratory staple up by 18 percent.

December 18, 2024 6:37 am
 

Basketball

Taleitaki follows in family’s footsteps

Like a few of her relatives before her, Senikau Taleitaki is looking to follow in her family’s footstep’s in representing the country in basketball.

December 18, 2024 6:36 am
 

World

Teen girl's motive unclear in Wisconsin Christian school shooting

Police in Wisconsin were interviewing friends and family and examining the online presence of a 15-year-old girl to determine what drove her to open fire in a classroom at her private Christian school, killing a fellow student and a teacher before taking her own life.

December 18, 2024 6:27 am
 

Football

Vinicius Jr named FIFA men's player of the year 2024

Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was named FIFA men’s player of the year in Doha.

December 18, 2024 6:27 am
 

News

Fiji faces $19.33m annual medical costs for child abuse

A recent report titled Economic Costs of Violence against Children in Fiji has revealed that the nation incurs $19.33 million annually in direct medical costs to treat injuries and health complications resulting from abuse.

December 18, 2024 6:26 am
 

News

Internet and financial hurdles stall progress

Pacific Polytech director Peni Taoi says contrary to popular belief, access to reliable internet and financial constraints continue to hinder students across Fiji, especially those living in rural and remote communities.

December 18, 2024 6:16 am
 

Cricket

England women win first test in 10 years against South Africa

England women registered their first test win in a decade and claimed their biggest red-ball victory by the margin of runs after they defeated South Africa by 286 runs in Bloemfontein.

December 18, 2024 6:16 am
 

News

Direct sales by farmers hit Labasa middlemen

Middlemen in Labasa are struggling during this festive season, with many farmers choosing to sell their produce directly to market vendors instead.

December 18, 2024 6:07 am
 

News

Fiji Airways awaits assessment before resuming flights

Fiji Airways is closely monitoring the situation in Vanuatu following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in it’s capital Port Vila.

December 18, 2024 5:58 am
 

News

PM encourages unity

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has acknowledged the challenges faced by civil servants this year.

December 18, 2024 5:53 am
 

Business

Fiji hits record visitor numbers

Fiji recorded its highest-ever visitor arrivals for November with 76,845 visitors.

December 18, 2024 5:46 am
 

Education

USP VC urges investment in Pacific education

Pacific universities must adapt to tackle financial struggles, technological challenges and geopolitical issues, says University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia.

December 18, 2024 5:35 am

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