World

China military action to US stopover would be election interference, Taiwan VP says

Any Chinese military action in response to stopovers in the U.S. by Taiwan Vice President William Lai would be an attempt by China to interfere in the island’s elections, Lai said during a trip to Paraguay.

August 16, 2023 12:41 pm
 

Rugby

Silktails out to scout at Deans

The Kaiviti Skiltails administrators, including Chief executive Stephen Driscoll, Chairman Petero Civoniceva, head coach Wes Naiqama and assistant coach Jese Ravunicagi, have their eyes out at the Vodafone Deans competition for scouting purposes with a possibility of a player earning a spot in the semi-professional rugby league club.

August 16, 2023 12:40 pm
 

News

USAID aims to increase women's participation in election

The United States Agency for International Development will be working with the government of Fiji, political parties, and civil society to increase and improve women’s capacity to run for elections.

August 16, 2023 12:37 pm
 

Rugby

Seven home games for Drua in 2024

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will be hosting seven games in the Shop n Save Super Rugby Pacific 2024 season.

August 16, 2023 12:26 pm
 

News

Education key to addressing cyber-attacks: Van der Shyff

Cases of cyber-attacks in the Pacific Islands will increase due to the region being a contested space among the world’s super powers.

August 16, 2023 12:26 pm
 

Business

Standardizing a Pacific currency impossible: PIF Chair

Standardizing a Pacific currency will be a difficult task to achieve.

August 16, 2023 12:18 pm
 

Entertainment

DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial

A Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of a board that oversees Walt Disney World, the Republican governor’s appointees said in a Tuesday court filing.

August 16, 2023 12:17 pm
 

Rugby League

Australia to set up Pacific Championship in rugby league diplomacy play

Australia said it would commit A$7 million for a Pacific rugby league championship, in a “football diplomacy” move seen as boosting Australia’s soft power amid competition for influence with China.

August 16, 2023 12:06 pm
 

News

Search continues for missing toddler

Search efforts continue for the missing four-year-old boy who was swept away whilst trying to cross a flooded creek with a relative at Sakoca settlement in Tacirua last night.

August 16, 2023 12:06 pm
 

World

Maui's displaced grow anxious as wildfire recovery drags on

A week after wildfire ravaged the resort town of Lahaina, traumatized Maui residents have grown weary from living off relief supplies while many are kept from inspecting their homes and still left awaiting news about their missing loved one.

August 16, 2023 11:45 am
 

Entertainment

Oprah, Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan to be honored at Academy Museum Gala

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will pay tribute to Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Michael B. Jordan and Sofia Coppola in its annual fundraising gala on Oct. 14, the museum announced Tuesday.

August 16, 2023 11:21 am
 

Football

PSG's Senegal defender Diallo joins Qatar's Al-Arabi

Paris St Germain’s Senegal defender Abdou Diallo has joined Qatari side Al-Arabi, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday.

August 16, 2023 11:12 am

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