News

FHRADC raises concerns over treatment of accused persons

The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has expressed concerns over recent reports of the treatment of certain accused persons by the Fiji Police Force.

May 5, 2023 11:43 am
 

World

Sons of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' deny trafficking fentanyl in rare letter

Sons of former Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman denied U.S. allegations that they were major traffickers flooding the United States with synthetic opioid fentanyl, addressing the claims against them in a rare letter.

May 5, 2023 11:30 am
 

Entertainment

Jury finds Ed Sheeran did not infringe in copyright case

When a jury determined that Ed Sheeran’s hit “Thinking Out Loud” did not infringe on the copyright of the classic Marvin Gaye song “Let’s Get It On,” it felt like a weight was lifted off Amy Wadge’s shoulders.

May 5, 2023 11:25 am
 

World

Marcos says U.S. access to Philippines bases not meant for 'offensive action'

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his agreement this year to grant the United States access to more military bases in his country was not intended for use for “offensive action” against any country.

May 5, 2023 10:30 am
 

News

Ministry confiscates illegal pesticides

The Ministry of Agriculture has noted a rapid increase in the illegal sales of homemade pesticides that promise to control bed bugs and other related insects.

May 5, 2023 10:21 am
 

News

India seeks more closer ties with Fiji

Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad has reaffirmed the coalition government’s willingness to develop more closer, meaningful and deeper political and economic ties with partners like India.

May 5, 2023 10:13 am
 

Entertainment

Carrie Fisher receives posthumous star

May the 4th, the annual unofficial “Star Wars” day, was bittersweet for fans in Hollywood as Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher.

May 5, 2023 10:11 am
 

News

Ministry calls for support

More investment is needed to assist the women farmers in the country.

May 5, 2023 10:10 am
 

News

New $9.8m bridge opens in Rakiraki

A new Yaqara Bridge in Rakiraki is strong enough to support the weight of heavy trucks and is safe enough to serve as a reliable connection due to its climate-resilient standard, says Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau.

May 5, 2023 10:09 am
 

World

Jurors at rape trial hear Trump defend lewd 'Grab 'em' remarks in new video

Jurors in Donald Trump’s civil rape trial on Thursday saw a video deposition in which the former U.S. president defended private comments he made in 2005 about grabbing women sexually without asking.

May 5, 2023 10:01 am
 

World

Jury convicts Proud Boys members of seditious conspiracy in US Capitol attack

A jury on Thursday convicted four members of the far-right Proud Boys militia group including its former leader Enrique Tarrio of seditious conspiracy, finding they plotted to attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in a failed bid to block Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s election victory.

May 5, 2023 9:53 am
 

Business

Epstein accuser suing JPMorgan seeks to disqualify bank's law firm

A Jeffrey Epstein accuser suing JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) for allegedly aiding the late financier’s sex trafficking of girls and women asked a judge to disqualify the bank’s law firm on Thursday, arguing it has a conflict of interest.

May 5, 2023 9:48 am

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