News

Ali seeks U.S. support for workforce upskilling

Permanent Secretary for Trade Shaheen Ali has asked the United States for stronger partnerships to upskill the workforce and prepare Fiji for future economic challenges.

October 7, 2024 2:58 pm
 

World

Floods in Bangladesh leave five dead, thousands stranded

At least five people have died and more than 100,000 remain stranded as devastating floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream torrents, continue to ravage northern Bangladesh, officials said.

October 7, 2024 2:58 pm
 

Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen endorses Kamala Harris for president

Music superstar Bruce Springsteen is throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz in the US presidential election.

October 7, 2024 2:20 pm
 

Entertainment

Sicilian Cathedral's stunning mosaics regain golden lustre

The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island’s last Norman king, are set to regain their golden lustre thanks to careful restoration work and new lighting.

October 7, 2024 1:33 pm
 

World

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton on the heels of Helene

Florida prepared for its largest evacuation since 2017 as Hurricane Milton intensified in the Gulf of Mexico on its path toward the U.S. state’s western coast, coming on the heels of the devastating Hurricane Helene.

October 7, 2024 1:28 pm
 

World

Israel attack mourned a year on, grief 'no competition'

Australians are marking in different ways the first anniversary of the deadliest terror attack against Jews since the Holocaust but are being told grief shouldn’t be a competition.

October 7, 2024 1:15 pm
 

Entertainment

Rare 'wallet' of Viking-era treasure found in Isle of Man

Two British metal detectorists have unearthed a rare hoard of 1,000-year-old silver coins on the Isle of Man, shedding light on a vibrant Viking-era economy where traders and cash moved through England and Ireland.

October 7, 2024 12:57 pm
 

Football

Krishna calls on 12th man

Fiji’s “Wonder Boy” Roy Krishna says playing their FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifier match against the Solomon Islands at home is a huge advantage for them.

October 7, 2024 12:54 pm
 

Rugby

Spain next for Fijiana XV

The Fijiana 15s are in for another bruising encounter this weekend in the WXV3 tournament in Dubai.

October 7, 2024 12:43 pm
 

Court

Court discusses transfer provision on Saneem’s case

Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Nancy Tikoisuva and the counsels representing former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem had discussions in court today on the provisions in the law for the transfer of the matter against the latter to the High Court.

October 7, 2024 12:40 pm
 

Business

RBF profits drive development

The Reserve Bank of Fiji’s annual profit transfer to the government plays a vital role in funding key national programs and infrastructure projects.

October 7, 2024 12:30 pm
 

Court

Ravu seeks permission to travel

Former Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Kalaveti Ravu has asked the court to be allowed to travel overseas later this month.

October 7, 2024 12:30 pm

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