Climate Change

Bulitavu reflects on Fiji’s achievements at COP29

Newly appointed Environment and Climate Change Minister, Mosese Bulitavu, expressed admiration for the accomplishments of Fiji’s delegation at the 29th session of the Conference of Parties in Baku, Azerbaijan.

January 17, 2025 6:17 am
 

News

Partnerships key to linking TVET with entrepreneurship

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade Manoa Kamikamica says the coalition government’s dedication to education and skills development is reflected in its historic $778 million allocation to the education sector.

January 17, 2025 5:54 am
 

Tennis

Sinner through after early stumble

Defending champion Jannik Sinner recovered his composure after an early setback to storm into the third round of the Australian Open but Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca’s first Grand Slam campaign came to an end in the second round.

January 17, 2025 5:53 am
 

News

Work progresses on Keyasi Town development

Work on the Keyasi New Town Development project is progressing well despite the challenges.

January 17, 2025 5:46 am
 

Tennis

Collins turns on hostile Melbourne crowd after defying Destanee

Danielle Collins gave the hostile crowd a roasting after beating local favourite Destanee Aiava in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday, blowing kisses at the booing fans and thanking them for paying for her next five-star vacation.

January 17, 2025 5:44 am
 

News

New rules for tombstones in cemeteries

The Fiji Corrections Service says that following a thorough assessment of available land and the types of headstones constructed at public burial grounds, only standard headstones will now be permitted for use.

January 17, 2025 5:37 am
 

Tennis

Djokovic wary of Machac

The Australian Open third round begins today with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka kicking things off on Rod Laver Arena while Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for an 11th title.

January 17, 2025 5:34 am
 

World

US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'

The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators to tie up a “loose end” at the last minute, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.

January 17, 2025 1:32 am
 

World

Israel, Hamas ceasefire accord followed by airstrikes on Gaza, residents say

Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, residents and authorities in the Palestinian enclave said, and mediators sought to quell fighting ahead of the truce’s start on Sunday.

January 16, 2025 5:48 pm
 

News

UNDP lauds Vanuatu polls in wake of quake

Vanuatu’s ability to conduct a snap election in the wake of last month’s 7.3 magnitude earthquake highlights the resilience and tenacious spirit of the country’s people, says the United Nations Development Programme.

January 16, 2025 5:47 pm
 

Sevens

Experience worth it for Milinia

Mount Masada 7s rep Adita Milinia acknowledges that switching to the shortened code wasn’t easy and admits there are some regrets.

January 16, 2025 4:51 pm
 

News

Yasawa students set example for others

The Year 12 students of Yasawa North Secondary School have defied adversity to achieve a remarkable 100 percent pass rate for 2024, even after a devastating fire destroyed one of their classrooms and office.

January 16, 2025 4:50 pm

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