World

Saudi Arabia's Gaza aid threatened by Rafah closure, aid official says

Saudi Arabia’s main humanitarian agency said on Thursday the Israeli closure of Rafah and other crossings into Gaza was hampering its aid efforts to send lifesaving food, some of which was in danger of spoiling.

July 5, 2024 12:36 pm
 

News

MSAF reports surge in inter-island travel

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji revealed that in the past six months, there has been a notable rise in inter-island movement.

July 5, 2024 12:34 pm
 

Rugby

We need our execution to be on point: May

Junior Flying Fijians captain Nalani May reflected on their 11-48 loss to England, comparing it to their earlier defeat against South Africa in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in Cape Town.

July 5, 2024 12:31 pm
 

Business

SPBD plans to transition into a micro-bank

The South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) is in discussions with the Reserve Bank of Fiji about the possibility of becoming a microbank.

July 5, 2024 12:22 pm
 

News

SCC champions floriculture growth

The Suva City Council has demonstrated its commitment to foster the growth of floriculture, through continues support for florists in the Central Division.

July 5, 2024 12:15 pm
 

News

New book explores Pacific media, peace, and development

‘Waves of Change: Media, Peace, and Development in the Pacific’ has been launched, providing a comprehensive collection of interdisciplinary research, insights, and analyses on media, conflict, peace-building, and development in the Pacific.

July 5, 2024 12:06 pm
 

Entertainment

Prominent director targeted in French cinema’s #MeToo wave charged with rape, assault of actors

A prominent French film director has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a French judge investigating a case involving female actors, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Thursday.

July 5, 2024 11:58 am
 

Tennis

Djokovic, Swiatek advance before Wimbledon celebrates British hero Murray

Novak Djokovic survived a minor scare in his hunt for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy before Iga Swiatek produced a more assured display to reach the third round on an emotional Friday marked by the start of Andy Murray’s farewell.

July 5, 2024 11:45 am
 

World

Hurricane Beryl passes over Caymans, heads for top Mexico resorts leaving widespread destruction

Hurricane Beryl churned over the Cayman Islands on Thursday as it took aim at some of Mexico’s top tourist resorts, after belting Jamaica with winds that uprooted trees and tore apart buildings.

July 5, 2024 11:22 am
 

Entertainment

Roger Waters busy on new album, says Pink Floyd reunion 'not in me'

Roger Waters has dismissed the idea of Pink Floyd reuniting on stage again, saying he is “busy doing other things” including working on a new album and writing a memoir.

July 5, 2024 10:50 am
 

Football

Throwing of beer cups costs fans and federations at Euro 2024

The throwing of plastic beer cups onto the pitch during Euro 2024 has become a regular feature of the tournament in Germany, with fans unconcerned at losing their deposits and national associations paying a hefty price with UEFA fines.

July 5, 2024 10:43 am
 

News

Social infrastructure program launched to upgrade schools

A new social infrastructure program has been launched to improve school infrastructure along the Suva-Nausori corridor.

July 5, 2024 10:29 am

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