World

Student lit deadly fire at Guyana school after phone confiscated - police

A fire in a school dormitory in Guyana that killed 19 children was lit by a student after school authorities confiscated her cell phone, police said on Tuesday.

May 24, 2023 2:10 pm
 

World

Illinois dioceses tolerated decades of abuse by clergy, report finds

Some 2,000 Illinois children were sexually abused by Roman Catholic clergy between the 1950s and 2010s, the state attorney general said in a report released on Tuesday that also detailed how abuse was often tolerated and concealed by Church leaders.

May 24, 2023 2:01 pm
 

News

Former PM questioned for abuse of office allegations

Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is currently being questioned at the Valelevu Police Station.

May 24, 2023 1:20 pm
 

World

Sudan ceasefire brings some respite after weeks of heavy battles

Artillery fire could be heard in parts of Khartoum and warplanes flew overhead on Tuesday, residents said, though an internationally monitored ceasefire appeared to have brought some respite from heavy fighting in the Sudanese capital.

May 24, 2023 1:01 pm
 

News

Chief is more than just a title, President tells the GCC

You are here for your people says President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere.

May 24, 2023 12:55 pm
 

News

Government presents Matanigasau to the GCC

The Ministry of Itaukei Affairs presented the government’s Matanigasau, or traditional apology, to the Vanua and chiefs of the 13 provinces.

May 24, 2023 12:54 pm
 

Football

Mimms commends team’s defensive efforts

Fiji Football Under-20 coach Robert Mimms is proud of his team’s performance despite suffering another loss in the FIFA World Cup.

May 24, 2023 12:46 pm
 

Football

Suva focuses on its game

Suva FC is in high spirits as it prepares to face AS Pirae in the semi-final of the OFC Championship in Port Villa, Vanuatu this afternoon.

May 24, 2023 12:37 pm
 

Business

FDB to introduce insurance for MSME’s

In a bid to mitigate the risks faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises, the Fiji Development Bank is considering the introduction of insurance coverage.

May 24, 2023 12:30 pm
 

Sports

Pioneer women's rugby coach passes on

Fiji’s first woman to attain World Rugby Level 3 coaching accreditation, Elenoa Kunatuba, has passed away.

May 24, 2023 12:27 pm
 

Business

PAFCO anticipates record year

Pacific Fishing Company Pte Limited is anticipating another record year despite a slow start.

May 24, 2023 12:25 pm
 

Entertainment

Tate Britain has rehung its art collection: What can we learn?

The Tate Britain gallery in London has unveiled a complete rehang of the world’s greatest collection of British art.

May 24, 2023 12:21 pm

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