World

South Korea nurses to take on more medical work due to doctor walkout

South Korean nurses have been given legal protection to perform some medical procedures normally conducted by doctors, the health minister said, as authorities seek to ease the burden on hospital staff caused by a walkout of trainee doctors.

February 27, 2024 3:01 pm
 

Fire

NFA to investigate fire at EFL power plant

The National Fire Authority will start their investigation soon to ascertain the cause of fire and cost of damage at the Energy Fiji Limited power plant, situated in Cawaira, Labasa.

February 27, 2024 2:54 pm
 

Pacific Islands

US cautions after Hawaii neighbor Kiribati gets Chinese police

The United States on cautioned Pacific Islands nations against assistance from Chinese security forces after Reuters reported that Chinese police are working in the remote atoll nation of Kiribati, a neighbor of Hawaii.

February 27, 2024 2:46 pm
 

Entertainment

Miley Cyrus hit 'Flowers' named best-selling single of 2023 in IFPI chart

Miley Cyrus’s hit “Flowers” was named the world’s best-selling single in 2023, the first time the U.S. singer-songwriter has topped the chart run by industry body the IFPI.

February 27, 2024 2:08 pm
 

World

Denmark ends probe into 'deliberate' Nord Stream pipeline blasts

Denmark has dropped its investigation into the explosions in 2022 on the Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany, police said, becoming the second nation to do so after Sweden closed its own inquiry.

February 27, 2024 1:40 pm
 

Entertainment

'Oppenheimer' wins again with top film prize at PGA Awards

“Oppenheimer” won the top film prize at the Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards, keeping up its winning streak ahead of next month’s Oscars.

February 27, 2024 1:13 pm
 

Rugby

Adhere to Terms of Participation: Matawalu

The Fiji Rugby Union hopes that local unions will adhere to the Terms of Participation, to avoid the debacle that occurred in the Skipper Cup opening round match between Ba and Suva last week.

February 27, 2024 1:00 pm
 

News

Defence Club fire leaves building in ashes

The Defence Club, an iconic landmark in Suva was destroyed by fire this morning, marking a devastating chapter in its storied history.

February 27, 2024 12:51 pm
 

Athletics

Chance for athletes’ exposure: Miller

Athletics Fiji national coach Albert Miller says a handful of athletes for have been identified to represent the country at the Oceania Athletics Championship in Suva this year.

February 27, 2024 12:50 pm
 

News

Bench warrant issued for Kishore Kumar

Magistrate Seini Puamau has issued a bench warrant for self-proclaimed social media commentator Kishore Kumar.

February 27, 2024 12:45 pm
 

Rugby League

Sivo handed three-match ban

Fiji Bati and Parramatta Eels star Maika Sivo has been handed a three-match ban for a high shot against a Gold Coast Titans player last week.

February 27, 2024 12:37 pm
 

News

Distribution of climate funds need to be rapid: Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad emphasizes the critical importance of rapid access and efficient distribution of climate funds.

February 27, 2024 12:30 pm

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