News

Government inks deal for Rural Electrification

In a significant development for Fiji’s energy sector, the Government of Fiji, represented by the Permanent Secretary for Finance, Shiri Gounder, has signed the Fiji Rural Electrification Project in collaboration with Japan and the Asian Development Bank.

December 15, 2023 6:34 am
 

Football

Roma finish second in Europa League group, Liverpool lose to Union

AS Roma finished second in Europa League Group G after beating Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol 3-0 on Thursday, courtesy of first-half goals from Romelu Lukaku and Andrea Belotti and a late strike by Niccolo Pisilli.

December 15, 2023 6:30 am
 

Cricket

India outclass South Africa to square Twenty20 series

Captain Suryakumar Yadav smashed a brilliant 100 from 56 balls as India squared the series against South Africa with an emphatic 106-run win in the third and final Twenty20 International in Johannesburg.

December 15, 2023 6:26 am
 

Football

Turkish club president given permanent ban for punching referee

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said on Thursday its disciplinary board had imposed a permanent ban on Ankaragucu club president Faruk Koca for punching a referee after a game in the country’s top soccer league.

December 15, 2023 6:25 am
 

News

Bridging gender disparities through childcare program

The Care Catalyst: Micro Business Women’s Childcare Incubation Program, spearheaded by the Women Entrepreneurs Business Council immerses participants in a curriculum focused on childcare, dietary nutrition and early childhood development.

December 15, 2023 6:23 am
 

News

PRF plans workshop to tackle organic waste

The Pacific Recycling Foundation will hold a workshop next year to address the issue of organic waste.

December 15, 2023 6:20 am
 

Football

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are the three finalists for the FIFA 2023 Best Men’s Player award, world soccer’s governing body said.

December 15, 2023 6:15 am
 

News

Raikaci inspires new Police recruits to embrace service

Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci, issued a passionate call to the new police officers, urging them to embrace a spirit of service as they embark on their careers.

December 15, 2023 5:53 am
 

News

Animal control measures intensify

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is advising farmers to take proper care of their animals, especially during this festive season.

December 15, 2023 5:43 am
 

World

Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed

A woman imprisoned for 20 years over the deaths of her four children, and pardoned in June, saw her convictions quashed by New South Wales state on Thursday, with her lawyer saying she plans to claim “substantial” compensation.

December 14, 2023 5:24 pm
 

World

Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China

With more than a full year past since China eased restrictions and let COVID-19 sweep its households, scientists are worried a unique opportunity may be slipping away to study long COVID from possibly hundreds of millions of infections in that country.

December 14, 2023 4:58 pm
 

Hockey

Saukuru aware of Hockey's urgent appeal

Minister for Sports Jese Saukuru recognizes the financial difficulties faced by the Fiji Hockey Federation ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup in Oman.

December 14, 2023 4:56 pm

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