World

China extends visa-free transit stays to 10 days

China announced on Tuesday a relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travellers to 240 hours, or 10 days, from the original 72-144 hours, as authorities aim to lure more foreign visitors.

December 17, 2024 3:07 pm
 

News

Police investigate manager's death

Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa says they are conducting the necessary investigations to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the death of the 41-year-old acting resort manager in Wailoaloa, Nadi.

December 17, 2024 3:05 pm
 

News

Warwick Fiji Resort reassures guests of safety

Warwick Fiji Resort says it wants to reassure all guests that they maintain the highest standards of food and beverage safety.

December 17, 2024 2:53 pm
 

Business

MSMEs key to Fiji's economy: Kamikamica

The micro, small, and medium enterprises represent 82 percent of registered businesses, underscoring their vital role in our economy.

December 17, 2024 2:36 pm
 

World

EU should ease Syria sanctions in return for 'positive steps', top diplomat Kallas says

The European Union should be ready to ease sanctions on Syria if the country’s new leadership takes “positive steps” to establish an inclusive government and respect women’s and minority rights, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday.

December 17, 2024 2:33 pm
 

Tennis

Kyrgios to team up with Djokovic for Brisbane International doubles

Record 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will team up with former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios to play doubles at the Brisbane International, the Australian said.

December 17, 2024 2:31 pm
 

News

Seismology Unit monitors earthquake

The Mineral Resources Department’s Seismology Unit is monitoring the after-activity following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake 37km northwest of Port Villa, Vanuatu this afternoon.

December 17, 2024 2:30 pm
 

Entertainment

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to global audiences, died on Sunday. He was 73.

December 17, 2024 2:13 pm
 

News

Mum claims son’s surgery was botched

A woman has raised serious concerns about the manner in which her son underwent a circumcision procedure at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital earlier this month.

December 17, 2024 12:53 pm
 

Cricket

Two international tourneys for Fiji women’s cricket

Cricket Fiji officials will use Suva Women’s Cricket League competitions to scout for talent for the national team for two international tournaments in March and October 2025.

December 17, 2024 12:48 pm
 

Entertainment

Former Nine Entertainment boss Hugh Marks to take the helm of the ABC

Former Nine Entertainment chief executive Hugh Marks has been appointed as the new managing director of the ABC and has signalled the national broadcaster will need to “make choices” about its priorities to maintain the quality of its news and programs.

December 17, 2024 12:46 pm
 

News

Police mum on resort investigation

Investigations are still ongoing into the suspected alcohol poisoning incident at the Warwick Fiji Resort over the weekend.

December 17, 2024 12:45 pm

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