Business

SPBD plans to transition into a micro-bank

The South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) is in discussions with the Reserve Bank of Fiji about the possibility of becoming a microbank.

July 5, 2024 12:22 pm
 

News

SCC champions floriculture growth

The Suva City Council has demonstrated its commitment to foster the growth of floriculture, through continues support for florists in the Central Division.

July 5, 2024 12:15 pm
 

News

New book explores Pacific media, peace, and development

‘Waves of Change: Media, Peace, and Development in the Pacific’ has been launched, providing a comprehensive collection of interdisciplinary research, insights, and analyses on media, conflict, peace-building, and development in the Pacific.

July 5, 2024 12:06 pm
 

Entertainment

Prominent director targeted in French cinema’s #MeToo wave charged with rape, assault of actors

A prominent French film director has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a French judge investigating a case involving female actors, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Thursday.

July 5, 2024 11:58 am
 

Tennis

Djokovic, Swiatek advance before Wimbledon celebrates British hero Murray

Novak Djokovic survived a minor scare in his hunt for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy before Iga Swiatek produced a more assured display to reach the third round on an emotional Friday marked by the start of Andy Murray’s farewell.

July 5, 2024 11:45 am
 

World

Hurricane Beryl passes over Caymans, heads for top Mexico resorts leaving widespread destruction

Hurricane Beryl churned over the Cayman Islands on Thursday as it took aim at some of Mexico’s top tourist resorts, after belting Jamaica with winds that uprooted trees and tore apart buildings.

July 5, 2024 11:22 am
 

Entertainment

Roger Waters busy on new album, says Pink Floyd reunion 'not in me'

Roger Waters has dismissed the idea of Pink Floyd reuniting on stage again, saying he is “busy doing other things” including working on a new album and writing a memoir.

July 5, 2024 10:50 am
 

Football

Throwing of beer cups costs fans and federations at Euro 2024

The throwing of plastic beer cups onto the pitch during Euro 2024 has become a regular feature of the tournament in Germany, with fans unconcerned at losing their deposits and national associations paying a hefty price with UEFA fines.

July 5, 2024 10:43 am
 

News

Social infrastructure program launched to upgrade schools

A new social infrastructure program has been launched to improve school infrastructure along the Suva-Nausori corridor.

July 5, 2024 10:29 am
 

News

Hundreds gather for Civil Service Day celebration

This morning, hundreds of civil servants paraded down Victoria Parade in vibrant bula attire, converging at Albert Park.

July 5, 2024 9:30 am
 

World

UK General Election 2024: Exit poll says Labour set for a 170-seat landslide

Labour has won a landslide victory in the UK general election, according to the exit poll.

July 5, 2024 9:08 am
 

World

Biden tries to ease fitness concerns as Democrats consider his future

President Joe Biden faces close scrutiny in public appearances on Thursday and over the U.S. holiday weekend, as he resists pressure to end his reelection bid after a poor debate performance raised concerns about his stamina and mental acuity.

July 5, 2024 8:08 am

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