World

Croatia ruling party races to form coalition after election win

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said his long-dominant ruling HDZ party will announce the name of a coalition partner “very soon”, after it won snap election but fell short of an outright majority.

April 19, 2024 11:26 am
 

Sevens

Fiji 7s beat Japan in friendly

The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s coaching team today tested some new players in a friendly against Japan at Albert Park in Suva.

April 19, 2024 11:20 am
 

News

Fiji government gets behind Drua matches

There will be no lack of support for the Fiji Drua teams in their matches this afternoon.

April 19, 2024 11:07 am
 

World

At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action

Iran told the United Nations Security Council that Israel “must be compelled to stop any further military adventurism against our interests” as the U.N. secretary-general warned that the Middle East was in a “moment of maximum peril.”

April 19, 2024 10:06 am
 

Crime

Police record increase in overall crime

The Police Force recorded a 34 percent increase in overall crime for last month, linking it a 33 percent increase in serious crime, a 12 percent rise in crime against women, and a 67 percent increase in the number of illicit drug cases.

April 19, 2024 10:02 am
 

Education

18 percent of students yet to redeem bus cards

18 percent of students under the bus fare subsidy are yet to redeem their bus cards.

April 19, 2024 9:57 am
 

World

Lawyers select 12 jurors to serve in Trump hush-money case

Lawyers in Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial selected 12 jurors who will assess his guilt or innocence over the coming weeks in a case stemming from a hush-money payment to a porn star.

April 19, 2024 9:40 am
 

Court

Two men charged with murder to front court

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has sanctioned the charges against two men alleged to be involved in the murder of a 33-year-old man in Suva earlier this month.

April 19, 2024 9:35 am
 

World

Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat

A prominent Solomon Islands critic of China, the ousted former governor of Malaita province Daniel Suidani, has been reelected, local media reported.

April 19, 2024 9:20 am
 

World

Cuba toasts the rum cocktail at Havana Club international competition

Cuba is famous for its rum cocktails and evening below Havana’s iconic Morro Castle, guarding its bay, 400 people gathered to toast its best-known rum, Havana Club, but not with Cuba libres, mojitos and daiquiris in hand.

April 19, 2024 9:01 am
 

World

Papua New Guinea leader says China, Australia visits show 'robust' ties with major powers

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said he looked forward to visits by China’s foreign minister and Australia’s prime minister in the coming days.

April 19, 2024 7:58 am
 

News

Calls for action to address social challenges

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has called for urgent action to tackle social challenges and address the growing skills shortage.

April 19, 2024 7:02 am

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