Crime

Three people arrested following a drug raid

Three men, aged 33, 26, and 21 years old were arrested following a raid in Koronivia on Friday night, where white substances believed to be methamphetamine were seized.

May 20, 2024 9:32 am
 

Education

Kuruleca attends World Education Forum

Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca says that the future of education in Fiji relies on the effective use of technology, including artificial intelligence, to optimize learning and ensure equitable access to educational resources.

May 20, 2024 9:25 am
 

Pacific Islands

France mobilises police to regain control of New Caledonia airport road

French police trying to restore order in the island territory of New Caledonia after days of deadly unrest have cleared dozens of barricades that had been blocking the main road linking the airport to the capital, Noumea, a senior official said.

May 20, 2024 9:10 am
 

Entertainment

Selena Gomez relieved focus on Cannes entry 'Emilia Perez

Selena Gomez said that she was relieved focus had shifted to her role in the new Mexican cartel musical “Emilia Perez” rather than her personal life, the singer told Reuters.

May 20, 2024 9:08 am
 

World

Forty-seven dead in heavy rain, floods in northern Afghanistan

At least 47 people have died after continued heavy rain and flooding in northern Afghanistan, an official said, a day after a similar number were killed in a central province.

May 20, 2024 8:52 am
 

World

Reactions to the crash of the Iranian president's helicopter

Following are reactions from foreign governments and officials to the news that a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed as it flew over mountainous terrain in this fog.

May 20, 2024 7:41 am
 

News

TSLS considers extending bond period for overseas scholars

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loan Services is working on extending the bond period for students who are on overseas scholarships funded by the government.

May 20, 2024 7:36 am
 

Rugby

Drua chase first away-win this season

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will try and secure their first away win against the Highlanders in Dunedin this weekend.

May 20, 2024 7:33 am
 

News

New Zealand pledges continued support

New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji, Charlotte Darlow, says Fiji can expect further funding for health infrastructure refurbishment in the near future.

May 20, 2024 7:30 am
 

News

Fiji's HIV epidemic worsens, prompts urgent response

The annual number of new HIV cases has surged from 82 in 2017 to a staggering 415 in 2023, with projections suggesting that the numbers could double again in 2024.

May 20, 2024 7:21 am
 

Athletics

Athletics fraternity mourns Waqa's passing

The athletics fraternity in Fiji and the Oceania region has lost one of its icons Filimoni Waqa, who passed away this morning.

May 20, 2024 7:20 am
 

Football

Momentum in Rewa’s favour: Krishna

Fiji football captain Roy Krishna believes the momentum is in favour of the Rewa side ahead of their first OFC Men’s Champions League semi-final appearance this week.

May 20, 2024 7:16 am

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