Business

Association welcomes proposed removal of open taxi rank system

The Suva Taxi Association has welcomed the proposal for the removal of the Open Taxi Rank System by the Land Transport Authority.

October 19, 2023 9:56 am
 

World

Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars

NASA’s InSight lander detected the largest quake yet recorded on Mars, one with a 4.7 magnitude – fairly modest by Earth standards but strong for our planetary neighbour.

October 19, 2023 9:47 am
 

World

US vetoes UN Security Council action on Israel, Gaza

The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday that would have called for humanitarian pauses in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants to allow humanitarian aid access to the Gaza Strip.

October 19, 2023 8:34 am
 

World

Disinformation surge threatens to fuel Israel-Hamas conflict

As the Israel-Hamas war rages, regulators and analysts say a wave of online disinformation risks further inflaming passions and escalating the conflict in an electronic fog of war.

October 19, 2023 7:23 am
 

Rugby

Mazey praise Flying Fijians mentor

Fiji Rugby Union Interim Chair Peter Mazey has praised Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui for the team’s performance at the Rugby World Cup in France.

October 19, 2023 6:57 am
 

News

Australia evacuates over 30 Fijians from Israel

The Australian government successfully evacuated more than 30 Fijians from Israel on Sunday.

October 19, 2023 6:55 am
 

Sports

Team Fiji to take malaria tablets

Team Fiji’s Chef De Mission Ajay Ballu says our 592-member contingent will be taking malaria tablets as a prerequisite before departing for the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands next month.

October 19, 2023 6:45 am
 

Climate Change

Kamikamica advocates urgent action on climate change

Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica, has reaffirmed Fiji’s strong advocacy for climate change mitigation and the urgent need to address the rising sea levels.

October 19, 2023 6:36 am
 

News

259 complaints against deceptive traders

Fijians have been falling victim to a number of different scams, and another common one is deceptive practices by traders who operate through social media.

October 19, 2023 6:27 am
 

Cricket

New Zealand beats Afghanistan by 149 runs

New Zealand collected its fourth straight win to open the Cricket World Cup by beating Afghanistan by 149 runs after important half-centuries by Glenn Phillips and Tom Latham.

October 19, 2023 6:23 am
 

Education

High attrition rates in scholarships and loans: Pillay

The attrition rates for scholarship and loan schemes are alarmingly high, pointing to a significant issue that demands urgent attention.

October 19, 2023 6:15 am
 

RWC 2023

New Zealand name team to play Argentina

Head coach Ian Foster has named his New Zealand match-day 23 for tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final against Argentina in Saint-Denis.

October 19, 2023 5:53 am

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