World

Munich flights, trains cancelled as heavy snow blankets Bavaria

Heavy snowfall in Bavaria prompted an all-day cancellation of flights and long-distance trains out of Munich, with Christmas markets closed, some ski lifts unable to run and a football match called off as the city battled with the icy conditions.

December 3, 2023 12:53 pm
 

Pacific Games

Three gold each for flagbearers

Team Fiji flagbearers Taniela Rainibogi and Yeshnil Karan won a combined six gold medals for Team Fiji at the Pacific Games.

December 3, 2023 12:53 pm
 

Boxing

Second chance for Ratu Rakuro

Fijian boxer Ratu Rakuro Daunivavana has been granted approval to participate in the upcoming South Pacific Boxing Promotion, despite facing recent controversy surrounding a failed drug test.

December 3, 2023 12:44 pm
 

News

FCS celebrates year's end with special church service

The Fiji Corrections Service marked the culmination of the year with a heartwarming and gratitude-filled church service, the last for the year that not only celebrated a decade of service but also included the participation of recruits.

December 3, 2023 12:35 pm
 

News

Tabuya champions collaboration for disability inclusivity

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya has reiterated the need for collaborative efforts to dismantle barriers faced by persons with disabilities in Fiji.

December 3, 2023 12:28 pm
 

Health

Concerns over backlog of cases

The Health Ministry has recently brought attention to a growing concern regarding a substantial backlog of surgical cases, with more than 500 individuals currently on the waiting list.

December 3, 2023 12:18 pm
 

News

UK’s ongoing commitment to policing in Fiji

The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to supporting and contributing to policing efforts in Fiji, recognizing the interconnected nature of global security, prosperity, and freedom.

December 3, 2023 12:11 pm
 

Entertainment

Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett’s convictions and jail sentence

An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.

December 3, 2023 10:19 am
 

Sports

Tahiti villagers say barge for surf tower construction damages reef

A barge planned for use building a controversial judging tower for the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti snagged on a reef and damaged coral near the contest site on Friday, local opponents said.

December 3, 2023 9:49 am
 

World

US lays out plan at COP 28 to slash greenhouse gas methane from oil and gas

The Biden administration on Saturday unveiled final rules aimed at cracking down on U.S. oil and gas industry releases of methane, part of a global plan to rein in emissions that contribute to climate change.

December 3, 2023 9:46 am
 

World

Israel bombards southern Gaza as residents fear new ground offensive

Israeli war planes and artillery bombarded the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, hitting mosques, homes and close to a hospital, after the collapse of a truce in the nearly two-month-old war between Israel and Hamas militants

December 3, 2023 8:24 am
 

Sevens

Quarters for our national sides in Dubai

Both our Fiji Airways Fiji teams have qualified for the quarter-finals at the Dubai 7s.

December 3, 2023 8:16 am

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