World

US blocks UN Security Council demand for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United States on Friday vetoed a proposed United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, diplomatically isolating Washington as it shields its ally.

December 9, 2023 1:20 pm
 

Entertainment

Mariah Carey sends Brenda Lee flowers for holiday chart topping hit

The Queen of Christmas has no problem giving another holiday star her flowers.

December 9, 2023 12:50 pm
 

Sevens

Gollings not given ultimatum: Mazey

Fiji Airways 7s coach Ben Gollings has not been given an ultimatum regarding his contract to perform in the HSBC World Sevens Series.

December 9, 2023 12:43 pm
 

Rugby

Some Fijian Drua Women to secure joint contracts

Now that the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua women’s side is fully administered by Counter Rugby Pte Limited, some players will have joint contracts between the franchise and the Fiji Rugby Union.

December 9, 2023 12:37 pm
 

News

High Court sees alarming rise in sexual offenses

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has revealed shocking statistics concerning sexual offences in the High Court alone.

December 9, 2023 12:36 pm
 

News

Women and girls need equal opportunities

Minister for Women, Lynda Tabuya says Fijian women and girls can only truly feel safe when they become equal partners in the society and are treated with respect and dignity.

December 9, 2023 12:34 pm
 

News

Global leaders pledge action and funding at COP 28

Negotiations at the COP28 in Dubai following the completion of the first seven days of discussions have seen progress in procedural outcomes and agreements on various issues.

December 9, 2023 12:27 pm
 

Rugby

Raiwasa Brothers through to semis

Paradise Raiwasa Brothers have booked a semi-final showdown against Army Green in the Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s at Subrail Park this afternoon.

December 9, 2023 12:24 pm
 

Sports

Saukuru emphasizes sports talent development

Talent development in sports is important because of its potential as a source of income for individuals and the nation as a whole.

December 9, 2023 12:16 pm
 

Athletics

Russian athletes back in doping spotlight after Paris green light

The doping spotlight is once again on Russia after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) cleared the way for the country’s athletes to compete at next year’s Paris Summer Games as neutrals.

December 9, 2023 12:07 pm
 

World

Hamas says it repelled Israeli rescue attempt in Gaza, hostage killed

The armed wing of Hamas said it had repelled an attempted hostage rescue by Israeli special forces in the Gaza Strip, inflicting several military casualties, and that a captive also died in the incident.

December 9, 2023 11:34 am
 

News

Northern officers urged to remain innovative

Police Chief of Operations, ACP Livai Driu has challenged the officers in the Northern Division to become innovative.

December 9, 2023 11:22 am

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