News

Surviving Winston: A teacher’s harrowing account nine years on

Kemueli Musunamasi still remembers the day Tropical Cyclone Winston tore through Fiji like it was yesterday.

February 20, 2025 4:50 pm
 

News

Fiji faces push to ban deep sea mining

As deep sea mining gains attention in some Pacific island countries, concerns are rising about the long-term environmental and cultural risks tied to the practice.

February 20, 2025 4:44 pm
 

Football

Over 100 referees ready for new football season

More than 100 Fiji Football Association referees will officiate across all divisions this year.

February 20, 2025 4:39 pm
 

World

Spotify considers $5.99 premium for extra features, ticket access

Spotify (SPOT.N), opens new tab is considering charging up to $5.99 a month on top of existing subscriptions for a new music streaming service that will include higher-quality audio, remixing tools and access to concert tickets, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

February 20, 2025 4:36 pm
 

News

WAF advises storing water amidst ongoing disruptions

With continued rainfall forecasted for Fiji, the Water Authority is advising residents to store backup water supplies whenever possible.

February 20, 2025 4:35 pm
 

Business

Fiji sets goal to slash debt ratio to 60 percent

Fiji is aiming to reduce its debt-to-GDP ratio to 60 percent within the next 10 to 15 years.

February 20, 2025 4:25 pm
 

Entertainment

Garmin appoints Milind Soman as its brand ambassador

Garmin, a global leader in health and fitness wearable technology, has identified India as its largest and most promising emerging market.

February 20, 2025 4:19 pm
 

Boxing

Full house expected for Saturday night boxing

A packed house is expected at this Saturday’s Blue Water Boxing Promotions event.

February 20, 2025 4:19 pm
 

News

Litter crisis battle continues

The battle against litter is intensifying, which now calls for more commitment and responsibilities for the Vanua, communities, and even workplaces.

February 20, 2025 4:14 pm
 

Education

Remote students benefit from $1.5m clothing donation

The Lowe’s Children Donation Project has provided approximately $1.5 million worth of new children’s clothing to students across Fiji, aiming to support children especially those in remote areas with essential attire for daily life, both in and out of school.

February 20, 2025 4:01 pm
 

Business

Fiji among 14 to gain from US$156.8m grant

Fiji is among 14 countries that will share in a US$156.8 million grant and co-finance package to help safeguard the socio-economic benefits received from tuna against the impacts of climate change.

February 20, 2025 3:33 pm
 

World

Australia's ANZ's impaired assets rise in the first quarter, shares fall

ANZ Group (ANZ.AX), opens new tab, Australia’s fourth-biggest lender, said on Thursday that asset impairments jumped to their highest levels since 2021 in the first quarter, driven primarily by mortgages, sending its shares down 3%.

February 20, 2025 3:26 pm

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