News

Direct sales by farmers hit Labasa middlemen

Middlemen in Labasa are struggling during this festive season, with many farmers choosing to sell their produce directly to market vendors instead.

December 18, 2024 6:07 am
 

News

Fiji Airways awaits assessment before resuming flights

Fiji Airways is closely monitoring the situation in Vanuatu following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in it’s capital Port Vila.

December 18, 2024 5:58 am
 

News

PM encourages unity

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has acknowledged the challenges faced by civil servants this year.

December 18, 2024 5:53 am
 

Business

Fiji hits record visitor numbers

Fiji recorded its highest-ever visitor arrivals for November with 76,845 visitors.

December 18, 2024 5:46 am
 

Education

USP VC urges investment in Pacific education

Pacific universities must adapt to tackle financial struggles, technological challenges and geopolitical issues, says University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia.

December 18, 2024 5:35 am
 

Entertainment

Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault acknowledges inconsistencies

A woman who accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 at an awards show after-party has acknowledged certain inconsistencies in her story, while her lawyer said he will continue to vet her claims.

December 17, 2024 5:24 pm
 

News

One fatality confirmed in Vanuatu; Fiji keeping tabs

One fatality has been confirmed following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila this afternoon.

December 17, 2024 4:45 pm
 

News

Broadcasting disrupted as Vanuatu faces earthquake fallout

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Vanuatu, leaving the capital city and surrounding areas reeling from significant damage, casualties, and disrupted services.

December 17, 2024 4:43 pm
 

News

Vanuatu quake damage due to depth

Australian and New Zealand experts say while not all major earthquakes will trigger tsunamis, the one in Vanuatu today is expected to have caused significant structural damage due to its depth.

December 17, 2024 4:41 pm
 

Business

Tourism Fiji reassures visitors Fiji is safe

Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Brent Hill is urging prospective visitors to continue with their travel plans to Fiji, particularly during the peak holiday season.

December 17, 2024 4:38 pm
 

Boxing

Haider’s inquiry report delayed, promoter engages lawyer

The Board of Inquiry tasked to investigate the death of boxer, Ubayd Haider, has hit a roadblock after fight officials lawyered up.

December 17, 2024 4:30 pm
 

Health

New pharmaceutical plant to improve access to vital drugs

In a bid to address Fiji’s essential medicine supply issues, Pacific Specialist Hospital is establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to improve access to vital drugs.

December 17, 2024 4:23 pm

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