Entertainment

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list on Wednesday.

December 12, 2025 10:11 am
 

Court

Prasad's stay application transferred to Justice Bull's court

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad appeared in the Suva High Court this morning for his stay application matter.

December 12, 2025 9:45 am
 

Entertainment

First father-son duo gets Hall of Fame’s Frick Award

Even though Joe Buck is more widely known these days as the voice of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” his broadcast career is rooted in baseball, including calling the most World Series games on television.

December 12, 2025 9:13 am
 

World

Torrential rain flooded Gaza tents and a baby died of exposure, medics say

Torrential rain swept across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, flooding hundreds of tents sheltering families displaced by two years of war, and leading to the death of a baby girl due to exposure, local health officials said.

December 12, 2025 9:06 am
 

World

Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests

Bulgaria’s government resigned on Thursday after less than a year in power, following weeks of street protests over its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption.

December 12, 2025 8:01 am
 

World

US plans more seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers after first interception

The U.S. is preparing to intercept more ships transporting Venezuelan oil following the seizure of a tanker this week, as it increases pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, six sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

December 12, 2025 7:40 am
 

News

New loan products to boost homes and businesses

The Fiji Development Bank has launched two new loan products aimed at supporting families and stimulating business growth nationwide.

December 12, 2025 7:00 am
 

News

PM calls for daily commitment to ending violence

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s fight against violence against women and girls must extend far beyond symbolic observances, urging the nation to treat the issue as a daily priority rather than a once-a-year activity.

December 12, 2025 6:55 am
 

Sports

Fiji’s rise to tier-one rugby puts fresh spotlight on referees

Fiji’s elevation to Tier-One rugby is bringing new pressure not only on players and coaches, but also on the men and women with the whistle, the referees who shape the flow and fairness of every match.

December 12, 2025 6:31 am
 

News

Tudravu urges caution as probe into alleged Viber leak deepens

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has reiterated the Fiji Police Force’s commitment to a thorough, impartial, and evidence-based investigation into the alleged leaked Viber messages that have been circulating widely on social media in recent days.

December 12, 2025 6:30 am
 

Sports

Educations remains a priority for Shankar

While Rishal Shankar has been making waves on the football field in recent years, his studies remain a top priority.

December 12, 2025 6:28 am
 

Rugby

Aussie Select back for Coral Coast 7s

The Aussie Select team will be returning to the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s next month.

December 12, 2025 6:25 am

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