Sixteen hostages were released on Wednesday by Hamas on the final day of a two-day extension of a truce in the Gaza war between Israel and the Palestinian militants.

Frances Sternhagen, the veteran character actor who won two Tony Awards and became a familiar maternal face to TV viewers later in life in such shows as “Cheers,” “ER,” “Sex and the City” and “The Closer,” has died.

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu shared his experience from previous COP negotiations during a briefing with the Fiji delegation on the eve of the official opening of COP28.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji, in its annual report, has highlighted a number of initiatives it has taken to promote innovation and dynamism in the financial system.

The Water Authority of Fiji hosted members of the management and technical team from the World Bank Pacific for a technical mission.

Three police officers have recently concluded the Narcotics Detector Dog Handlers Course as certified Narcotics, Cash, and, for the Fiji Police K9 Unit, certified firearm detector dog handlers.

800m bronze medallist Vishant Reddy is aiming for another podium finish when he competes in the men’s 1500-meter race in the Solomon Islands today.

An Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist, who is also a U.S. citizen, on U.S. soil, the U.S. Justice Department said, in announcing charges against a man accused of orchestrating the attempted murder.

Team Fiji added 1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals to its 2023 Pacific Games medal tally last night.

Digicel Fiji is currently in ongoing discussions with free-to-air television providers regarding the broadcast of the World SVNS Series.

The handover of more Israeli hostages by Hamas is underway in Gaza, a Palestinian official familiar with the truce efforts told Reuters on Wednesday, the final day of a two-day extension of a truce in the Gaza war.

In an impeccable display of 3×3 basketball prowess, Team Fiji remains untarnished at the ongoing Pacific Games in the Solomon Island, which ends on Saturday.