Entertainment

US rapper Ja Rule 'devastated' at being denied entry to UK for tour

American rapper Ja Rule said he was “devastated” that he had been denied entry to Britain days before he was due to begin the opening leg of his international tour due to his criminal record.

February 29, 2024 7:53 pm

Court

Tavua couple handed suspended sentence

Ruci Kalokalo and Laisiasa Rokobici have been handed a suspended sentence for the charges of manslaughter and unlawful burial of their daughter, Alanieta Naituva, in Toko Tavua.

February 29, 2024 7:33 pm

Entertainment

‘Dune: Part Two’ dazzles visually but moves like it’s walking in sand

If David Lynch’s 1984 “Dune” movie raced through the book, the second half of director Denis Villeneuve’s version at times moves as if it’s walking in sand, figuratively as well as literally.

February 29, 2024 6:01 pm

World

Thailand to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end, says health minister

Thailand will ban the recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year, but continue allowing its use for medical purposes, the health minister told Reuters in an interview.

February 29, 2024 5:51 pm

Entertainment

Nick Offerman addresses ‘homophobic hate’

Nick Offerman has a message for the haters who took issue with his LGBTQ+ role in an emotional episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us.”

February 29, 2024 5:45 pm

Business

Review of water tariff to be conducted soon

There will soon be an undertaking for a review of the water tariffs set by the Water Authority of Fiji.

February 29, 2024 4:52 pm

Business

Fuel price hike from tomorrow

There will be an increase in fuel prices starting tomorrow; however, the prices of most LPG products will remain unchanged.

February 29, 2024 4:50 pm

World

Trump is disqualified from Illinois ballot, judge rules

An Illinois state judge barred Donald Trump from appearing on the Illinois’ Republican presidential primary ballot.

February 29, 2024 4:47 pm

News

Indigenous people were disadvantaged claims chief

The Great Council of Chiefs was ruined by the previous government destroying the hopes of the iTaukei.

February 29, 2024 4:46 pm

Sevens

Gollings firm

Fiji Airways Men’s 7s coach Ben Gollings remains firm despite a winless run after 18 tournaments in the World Series.

February 29, 2024 4:45 pm

Entertainment

Adele is postponing upcoming dates of her Las Vegas residency “Weekends with Adele” after falling ill.

February 29, 2024 4:36 pm

Sports

PM reopens stadium tracks

Let us use this stadium as a platform to promote unity, diversity and inclusivity.

February 29, 2024 4:35 pm