Tennis

Sinner, Alcaraz move on after minor blips at U.S. Open

Top seed Jannik Sinner left the doping controversy that marred his U.S. Open preparations in the rear view mirror with a largely drama-free start to his campaign while fellow title contender Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after a minor blip.

August 28, 2024 4:27 pm
 

News

SME owners network aims for formal representation

The Fiji Small and Medium Enterprises Business Owners Network is currently working on guidelines to formally establish the group as an organization that would deal with issues that affect SME owners in Fiji.

August 28, 2024 4:10 pm
 

World

California jury finds ex-lawyer Tom Girardi guilty in fraud case

A Los Angeles federal jury found disbarred California attorney Tom Girardi guilty of four counts of wire fraud after U.S. prosecutors accused him of stealing $15 million in settlement funds from clients, prosecutors said.

August 28, 2024 3:52 pm
 

News

PM Rabuka Meets with Solomon Islands Prime Minister

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to work closely with his fellow Pacific leaders in addressing shared challenges and exploring opportunities that would benefit both the nations and the broader Pacific community.

August 28, 2024 2:55 pm
 

Pacific Islands

Australia announces PIF endorsement for Pacific police

Anthony Albanese has secured regional support for his Pacific Policing Initiative, which the Australian prime minister says will strengthen collective peace and security.

August 28, 2024 2:45 pm
 

Court

Toaisi denies charges

Former Regional Manager North Tekata Toaisi pleaded not guilty to the charge of aiding and abetting abuse of office in the Suva Magistrates Court today.

August 28, 2024 2:42 pm
 

Entertainment

Austrian chef defies injury with floating kitchen seat

An Austrian chef who suffered a serious injury that left him disabled has made a remarkable comeback in the kitchen with the aid of device that allows him to “float” around his workplace.

August 28, 2024 2:32 pm
 

News

Yalobi village opens evacuation center

The retrofit Yalobi Village Evacuation Centre in Yasawa was officially opened today, marking a significant advancement in disaster preparedness for the region.

August 28, 2024 2:30 pm
 

World

Greek-flagged oil tanker appears to be leaking oil

The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen’s Houthis is still on fire in the Red Sea and now appears to be leaking oil, a Pentagon spokesman said.

August 28, 2024 2:15 pm
 

Entertainment

Redheads gather to light up unique Dutch festival

Thousands of people gathered in the Netherlands this weekend to celebrate their red hair at the annual Redhead Days Festival in the southern town of Tilburg.

August 28, 2024 1:14 pm
 

World

New mpox strain is changing fast

Scientists studying the new mpox strain that has spread out of Democratic Republic of Congo say the virus is changing faster than expected.

August 28, 2024 1:07 pm
 

News

Legal red tape slows scam investigations

Obtaining necessary documents or digital evidence in investigating scams and cybercrime often requires legal facilitation.

August 28, 2024 12:50 pm

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