Entertainment

Deaf Nigerian dancers delight public, challenge expectations

Amateur dancer Omowunmi Otunuyi, who is deaf, delighted an audience in the Nigerian city of Ibadan, as she performed with her dance troupe in a show intended to challenge preconceptions about deafness.

August 17, 2023 12:36 pm
 

News

Government pours $103 million into higher education

In a move to fortify the Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector and bolster the nursing domain, the Higher Education Commission of Fiji has disbursed a substantial grant of $103.596 million.

August 17, 2023 12:30 pm
 

Sports

Power calls for support in women's and girls’ sport

USAID Administrator Samantha Power is confident women and girls will be stronger if guided and given the right support.

August 17, 2023 12:28 pm
 

News

Maritimes to benefit from SEA assistance

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development is looking forward to scaling up the Seafarers Entrepreneurial Assistance (SEA) program.

August 17, 2023 12:25 pm
 

Rugby

Wallabies assistant coach quits

The Wallabies’ World Cup campaign has been hit with yet another hurdle with attack coach Brad Davis quitting just hours before their flight to France.

August 17, 2023 12:20 pm
 

World

Maui officials defend decision not to sound sirens during wildfire

Maui’s emergency management chief on Wednesday defended his agency’s decision against sounding sirens during last week’s deadly wildfire amid questions about whether doing so might have saved lives.

August 17, 2023 12:17 pm
 

News

Planetshakers event pivotal for Fiji: Smith

Gospel music lovers in the country can expect a two nights of worship, and motivational messages this weekend in Suva with the Planetshakers band from Australia.

August 17, 2023 12:03 pm
 

Football

Australia coach rues what might have been after England loss

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was left to wonder what might have been after the Matildas were beaten in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals 3-1 by European champions England last night.

August 17, 2023 11:52 am
 

Business

New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices over security concerns

New York City on Wednesday banned TikTok on government-owned devices, citing security concerns, joining a number of U.S. cities and states that have put such restrictions on the short video sharing app.

August 17, 2023 11:28 am
 

World

Pakistan crowd vandalises churches, torches homes after blasphemy accusation

A Muslim crowd attacked a Christian community in eastern Pakistan on Wednesday, vandalising several churches and setting scores of houses on fire after accusing two of its members of desecrating the Koran, police and community leaders said.

August 17, 2023 11:24 am
 

News

Fatal accident driver to appear in court

A 28-year-old driver who is alleged to have caused the death of a 60-year-old woman along Nina Street in Suva last week will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today.

August 17, 2023 10:38 am
 

Entertainment

Seaside screen brings magic of movies to Gaza years after cinemas closed

With car tyres, rocks and mounds of sand as seats, Palestinians of all ages have been enjoying a rare trip to the movies at a big-screen event on the Gaza beachfront.

August 17, 2023 10:34 am

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