News

New program to support Fijian athletes after retirement

Fijian athletes will soon have better support transitioning into life after sports through a new program launched by the Higher Education Commission.

May 5, 2025 12:15 pm
 

World

Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites

One of the men accused of taking part in a wave of sectarian violence against Syria’s Alawite minority two months ago has told the BBC that he and other armed civilians who travelled to the area were advised and monitored by government forces there.

May 5, 2025 12:11 pm
 

Sports

Red Bull protest Russell's third place in Miami

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Formula One team protested George Russell’s third place for Mercedes in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, with stewards summoning representatives of both teams.

May 5, 2025 12:10 pm
 

Entertainment

'Thunderbolts' kicks off moviegoing summer with $162 million worldwide

Marvel movie “Thunderbolts” brought in $162 million at theaters around the world over the weekend, providing a solid start to the summer movie season that is key to Hollywood’s year at the box office.

May 5, 2025 12:03 pm
 

Business

Tourism super week to feature ‘sustainability expo’

As global travellers increasingly seek eco-friendly and wellness-focused experiences, Fiji’s tourism industry is taking meaningful steps to embrace sustainability as a core responsibility.

May 5, 2025 11:43 am
 

Education

Scholarships awarded based on qualifying merit: TSLS

The scholarships are given to successful students by meeting the publicly available eligibility criteria.

May 5, 2025 11:31 am
 

News

Fiji lends precision support

In an act of Pacific solidarity, Fiji has handed over recalibrated weight sets to Niue and Tuvalu.

May 5, 2025 11:25 am
 

World

NGO in talks with Malta to repair Gaza-bound aid ship

An international NGO that intends to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea said on Sunday it was in talks with Malta’s government about allowing the vessel to enter Maltese waters to repair damage caused by a drone attack.

May 5, 2025 11:23 am
 

Entertainment

Katherine Heigl ‘in talks’ to do a ‘27 Dresses’ sequel

Katherine Heigl appears ready to always be the bridesmaid and never the bride – again.

May 5, 2025 11:11 am
 

World

Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert

Brazilian police said they thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga’s concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

May 5, 2025 10:07 am
 

Entertainment

Brazil airlines cheer Lady Gaga-driven demand

Brazilian airlines are enjoying a boost as fans from all over the country fly to Rio de Janeiro ahead of a free Lady Gaga concert that is expected to draw more than 1 million fans to Copacabana Beach this weekend.

May 5, 2025 10:02 am
 

News

FICAC notes decline in complaints

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption received and assessed a total of thirty-four complaints during the reporting period from the 1st to the 30th of last month, through its Legal and Prosecution Department.

May 5, 2025 9:44 am

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