World

Defence contractors target Australia as it gears up to counter China

As close U.S. ally Australia gears up to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, global defence contractors this week showed off advanced drones, long-range missiles and military communications satellites at its biggest air show.

March 3, 2023 4:53 am
 

World

North Korea's Kim demands more farmland to boost food production

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered improvements to infrastructure and expansion of farmland to ramp up food production, state media said on Thursday, amid warnings of an impending food crisis.

March 2, 2023 6:14 pm
 

News

Lack of education no longer a barrier for women: FWRM Report

Lack of education is no longer a barrier to greater female participation in the labor force and enjoyment of income and personal wealth.

March 2, 2023 5:00 pm
 

Roads

Road maintenance is ongoing: FRA

Fiji Roads Authority has responded to public concerns regarding the road conditions around the country.

March 2, 2023 4:56 pm
 

Sports

Bucket seats for Churchill Park

The installation of bucket seats with an additional 1300-seat stand are expected to draw more than 14,000 fans to Churchill Park in Lautoka next weekend.

March 2, 2023 4:53 pm
 

Food

Flooding affects Northern vegetable supply

The severe flooding in the Northern Division last week has had a significant impact on the supply of vegetables to the Labasa Market, increasing prices.

March 2, 2023 4:43 pm
 

Football

Rodu to help with Bula Boys preparations

Rewa Football coach Marika Rodu has been appointed to prepare the Digicel Bula Boys for the upcoming Tri-Nations International Friendlies.

March 2, 2023 4:43 pm
 

News

India donates twin-cabs to Rakiraki and Tavua Town Councils

The Government of India donated two Mahindra twin cab to the Rakiraki and Tavua Town Councils.

March 2, 2023 4:36 pm
 

Tennis

Djokovic targets elusive gold medal at Paris Olympics

Novak Djokovic said he is already looking forward to next year’s Olympic Games in Paris, as he seeks to win a gold medal that has so far eluded him in an otherwise glittering career.

March 2, 2023 4:36 pm
 

Business

Silvergate slumps after delaying annual report, warning about viability

Cryptocurrency-focused lender Silvergate Capital warned it was delaying its annual report and said it was evaluating its ability to operate as a going concern on Wednesday, sending its shares down by more than a quarter in after-hours trading.

March 2, 2023 4:32 pm
 

Football

Brentford's Toney seeks FA leak inquiry over ban reports

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has requested England’s Football Association (FA) conduct a leak inquiry following British media reports about a confidential hearing into his alleged breaches of betting rules and the possible ban he faces.

March 2, 2023 4:27 pm
 

World

Moscow mulls possible use of nuclear arms to fend off US attack

A Russian defence ministry journal says Moscow is developing a new type of military strategy using nuclear weapons to protect against possible U.S. aggression, RIA news agency reported on Thursday.

March 2, 2023 4:24 pm

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