Education

Year 8 exam results expose performance gaps

The 2024 Fiji Year 8 Examination, while recording a 69% national pass rate, has highlighted a persistent disparity between urban and rural student performance.

December 2, 2024 12:40 pm
 

Sevens

Faith key to win: Matana

Don’t underestimate Spain. Those were the words of captain, Jerry Matana before the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team entered the field at the Dubai 7s final this morning.

December 2, 2024 12:30 pm
 

News

Ministry to host Forum for young women

The Ministry of Women will convene a forum for young women aged 18 to 25 this Thursday as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

December 2, 2024 12:30 pm
 

Sevens

Great Britain and Uruguay for Fiji 7s in Cape Town

After winning the Dubai 7s, Fiji is the top seed in pool A for this weekend’s Cape Town 7s in South Africa.

December 2, 2024 12:24 pm
 

World

Trump threatens 100% tariff on Brics nations if they try to replace dollar

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they were to create a rival currency to the US dollar.

December 2, 2024 12:22 pm
 

News

FCS working on addressing rehabilitation gaps

The Fiji Corrections Service is seeking assistance from development partners to design programs aimed at rehabilitating drug offenders.

December 2, 2024 12:20 pm
 

Entertainment

Selena Gomez praises Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez is “beyond proud” to be with boyfriend Benny Blanco — and is excited he’s part of PEOPLE’S 2024 Sexiest Man Alive issue.

December 2, 2024 12:18 pm
 

Athletics

Olympic champions Hassan, Tebogo named world athletes of the year

The Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo were named World Athletes of the Year after they both scooped multiple medals at the Paris Olympics.

December 2, 2024 12:11 pm
 

News

Council advocates for art’s role in addressing national issues

The Fiji Arts Council has expressed strong confidence in the potential of art, culture, and heritage to play a significant role in tackling the country’s pressing macroeconomic challenges.

December 2, 2024 12:10 pm
 

Tennis

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.

December 2, 2024 12:03 pm
 

Business

Denarau-style development eyed for Vanua Levu

The government’s plans to identify potential sites for an international airport in Vanua Levu were a central focus during a recent visit by Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka.

December 2, 2024 12:00 pm
 

Football

Motta sees room for improvement after Juve held to another draw

Juventus manager Thiago Motta said his side can improve collectively and individually after they conceded a late goal in a 1-1 draw at Lecce.

December 2, 2024 11:58 am

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