News

MSAF negotiates management of local jetties

The Maritime and Safety Authority of Fiji is planning to take over the management of all local jetties by next year.

December 31, 2023 4:44 pm
 

World

US appeals court allows California to bar guns in most public places

A federal appeals court on Saturday cleared the way for a California law that bans the carrying of guns in most public places to take effect at the start of 2024, as the panel put on hold a judge’s ruling declaring the measure unconstitutional.

December 31, 2023 4:44 pm
 

Sports

More turnout for chess in 2023

It is a humbling moment for the Fiji Chess Federation to witness the progress made by the sport in 2023.

December 31, 2023 4:43 pm
 

Football

Villarreal re-sign former Man Utd defender Bailly on free transfer

Ivorian defender Eric Bailly has returned to Villarreal on a free transfer until June 2025, the LaLiga club said late on Saturday.

December 31, 2023 4:30 pm
 

News

Fijians set sights on fresh starts and opportunities

With a few hours left until 2024, many Fijians are eager to welcome the New Year with great energy.

December 31, 2023 4:22 pm
 

News

Sunday vendors cash in on Sunday

Some market vendors in Suva have chosen to capitalize on the bustling holiday season by holding sales on Sundays.

December 31, 2023 4:22 pm
 

Cricket

NZ beat Bangladesh in rain-hit final T20 to level series

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner took four wickets before a rearguard batting effort helped the hosts beat Bangladesh by 17 runs via the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method in the rain-hit third Twenty20 international on Sunday to level the series 1-1.

December 31, 2023 4:20 pm
 

World

Russia says 20 dead after 'indiscriminate' Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod

Russia said 20 people including two children had been killed and 111 injured in “indiscriminate” Ukrainian strikes allegedly including cluster bombs on the Russian provincial capital of Belgorod on Saturday, and vowed to retaliate.

December 31, 2023 3:40 pm
 

World

McDonald's Malaysia sues Israel boycott movement for $1 million in damages

McDonald’s Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for “false and defamatory statements” that it says hurt its business, seeking damages amounting to 6 million ringgit ($1.31 million).

December 31, 2023 1:22 pm
 

Sports

Saukuru applauds sporting bodies

Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru has thanked all sporting bodies for their tremendous efforts shown this year.

December 31, 2023 12:55 pm
 

Education

Ministry grapples with teacher indiscipline issues

The Ministry of Education expresses concern over a surge in teacher indiscipline issues, with over 600 reported cases in the past two years.

December 31, 2023 12:54 pm
 

Business

Airport Departure Tax jumps to $140

A number of changes in the tax system will come into effect tomorrow, including an increased airport departure tax.

December 31, 2023 12:44 pm

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