News

Media must protect its women

Women in media need stronger protections against online abuse, stolen content and digital threats.

June 17, 2025 11:05 am
 

Rugby

Daunivucu named in France U20 for World Championship

Nineteen-year-old Simeli Daunivucu is one of the 30 players named in the France Under-20 squad for the World Championship, which will be held in Italy later this month.

June 17, 2025 10:54 am
 

World

As economic growth slows, Pacific Islands should boost women in jobs, says World Bank

Less than half of working age women are employed across the Pacific Islands due to outdated laws and other barriers, the World Bank said in a new report on Tuesday, and said closing the gender gap could boost economic growth.

June 17, 2025 10:30 am
 

Football

Four people handed suspended jail sentences over Vinicius Jr effigy

Four people have been given suspended jail sentences by a Madrid Court after being found guilty of a hate crime related to an effigy of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, Spain’s LaLiga said.

June 17, 2025 10:24 am
 

Entertainment

The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourism

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, terror, and pandemic — but on Monday, it was brought to a halt by its own striking staff, who say the institution is crumbling under the weight of mass tourism.

June 17, 2025 10:03 am
 

News

Man charged for alleged sacrilege

A man in his 30s has been charged for the case of alleged sacrilege at the Nasinu Gurdwara Guru Ravidass Temple on Saturday night.

June 17, 2025 9:50 am
 

Entertainment

Star-studded premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par

The much awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par is all set to release this Friday, June 20, and the excitement is tremendous.

June 17, 2025 9:39 am
 

World

US reverses guidance pausing ICE raids on farms, hotels and restaurants, WaPo reports

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday told staff it was reversing guidance issued last week that agents were not to conduct immigration raids at farms, hotels and restaurants, the Washington Post reported late on Monday.

June 17, 2025 9:05 am
 

News

Fatal accident prompts policy review

The Public Service Commission is now reviewing the policy relating to drivers of government vehicles being allowed to garage vehicles at their homes after working hours.

June 17, 2025 8:57 am
 

World

Dozens killed by Israeli fire near Gaza aid sites

At least 22 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire near aid distribution sites operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

June 17, 2025 8:47 am
 

News

Fiji Port prepares for trade surge

The trade demand in the country is forecast to increase over the next ten years, and the Fiji Ports Corporation (FPCL) is working towards facilitating the expected growth.

June 17, 2025 8:16 am
 

News

Gavoka unfazed by forecast

The Minister for Tourism is unfazed by forecasts of a potential slowdown.

June 17, 2025 7:23 am

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