3 h. ago DPP’s office records over 400 rape cases, children heavily affected

More than 400 rape cases were reported to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions last year, with more than half of the victims being children, highlighting a deeply troubling trend in Fiji. This was revealed by Divisional Manager for the Sexual Crimes Unit at the Office of the DPP, Unaisi Ratukalou, while speaking […]

Politics

7 h. ago KPop Demon Hunters’ song given classical makeover by Katherine Jenkins

She has tackled famous operas, hymns and sung the national anthem countless times. But this Christmas, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral hit song, and learnt a little Korean in the process. Golden, the breakout song from animated film KPop Demon Hunters, became a huge streaming hit in 2025, […]

Politics

13 h. ago LTA warns drivers against fatigue risks during festive travel

The Land Transport Authority is warning motorists that driver fatigue remains a silent but deadly risk on Fiji’s roads, especially during long-distance travel over the festive season. The Authority says tired drivers experience slower reaction times, poor judgment, and may slip into dangerous micro sleeps without any warning, significantly increasing the risk of serious accidents. […]

Events

37 h. ago Drivers urged to follow road rules as ministry targets accidents

The Ministry of Transport, together with road safety agencies, is stepping up efforts to address road accidents, particularly during the festive season. Assistant Minister for Transport Naisa Tuinaceva says the key causes of accidents have already been identified, with education and enforcement now a priority. He adds that the Land Transport Authority is focusing on […]

Politics

58 h. ago Bowing to Congress, Justice Department releases more Epstein records

The U.S. Justice Department released a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday (December 19) , bowing to pressure from lawmakers who forced their disclosure with a new law. The release follows months of political wrangling amid rebellion by some of President Donald […]

Politics

59 h. ago New Guinness World Record set for world’s largest gingerbread house on ‘Home Alone’ anniversary

The title of the world’s largest gingerbread house now belongs to Disney+ and Hulu, as verified by the Guinness World Records. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film “Home Alone,” the entertainment companies constructed a home measuring 44,838 cubic feet in 8 days. The home is a replica of the McCallister home featured in […]

Politics

5 d. ago High Court sets timeline for Prasad’s stay application matter

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad appeared before Suva High Court Judge Justice Siainiu Fa’alogo Bull for his stay application matter. The case was transferred by Justice Dane Tuiqereqere to Justice Bull’s court last week as former Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica’s matter on stay application with similar […]

Events

8 d. ago Doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry before death gets 2 1/2 years in prison

A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose death was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence plus two years of probation to 44-year-old Dr. Salvador Plasencia in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles. The judge […]

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8 d. ago Ales Bialiatski, who won Nobel prize while behind bars, is freed from prison

Human rights campaigner Ales Bialiatski fought for decades on behalf of political prisoners in Belarus, earning the Nobel Peace Prize but paying the cost of his own freedom. The Nobel award in 2022 made Bialiatski a globally recognised symbol of resistance to the authoritarian rule of President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia’s Vladimir […]

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1 week ago High Court to deliver judgment in COI judicial review case in Jan

The Suva High Court will deliver its judgment next year on an application for leave for judicial review relating to the Commission of Inquiry report. Three different parties have challenged the validity of the report and are seeking an order to quash its findings and recommendations, along with other declarations. The applicants include former FICAC […]

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1 week ago Champions League: Man City downs Real Madrid as Arsenal, Juventus record victories

Nico O’Reilly’s opportunistic strike and Erling Haaland’s penalty helped Manchester City to fight back to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a tense Champions League contest at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday. Rodrygo opened the scoring with a low shot from a counter in the 28th minute, with City looking exposed almost every time Madrid ventured […]

Sport

1 week ago Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed

A US federal judge has ruled that the Department of Justice can release grand jury materials from the Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking investigation. Judge Paul Engelmayer says a new law passed by Congress requires the Justice Department to publish files related to Jeffrey Epstein by next week. He says safeguards will be put in place to […]

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2 w. ago Messi and Ronaldo take enduring rivalry to record sixth World Cup

Two adjacent transparent bins in London became the venue for a silent but heated debate in 2015, with smokers depositing their stubbed-out butts to settle a burning question: who was the best soccer player in the world, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? As a way to encourage people to use bins for their butts, the […]

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2 w. ago Barrymore reveals how Sandler’s serenades stay unscripted on set

Drew Barrymore has a very specific rule any time Adam Sandler sings to her in one of their movies: She wants to have no idea what’s coming beforehand. The two reminisced about their time working on The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates together during Sandler’s recent stop at The Drew Barrymore Show. The subject […]

Politics

2 w. ago Spanish gold coin from 1609 breaks European record at auction

A large gold coin minted in 1609 for Spain’s King Philip III broke records to become the most valuable coin in Europe at a sale in Switzerland. The unique 339-gram piece sold for 2,817,500 Swiss francs ($3.49 million). It had a starting price of 2 million Swiss francs, the Geneva-based Numismatica Genevensis SA auction house […]

Politics

3 w. ago Fiji makes historic $160 million investment to empower MSMEs

The Government has made a record investment of nearly $160 million this financial year to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises the largest allocation ever and a 33% increase from last year. Minister for Commerce and Business Development, Esrom Immanuel, told Parliament that this level of support strengthens innovation, helps businesses withstand economic shocks, and […]

Economics

3 w. ago Richter praises Dancing With the Stars finalists ahead of finale

Though he may not sit on the judges’ panel, Andy Richter’s support as the unofficial “People’s Princess” of Dancing With the Stars season 34 counts for a lot. That means this finalist just got a major boost. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly a week after he was sent packing from the heated competition, and just one […]

Sport

3 w. ago Pacific leaders meet to strengthen climate action and environmental policies

Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Dr. Raijeli Taga, opened the ACP MEA Phase III End-of-Project Meeting yesterday at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. The two-and-a-half-day meeting will review the project’s achievements and discuss how to maintain its progress into the future. Dr. Taga says evaluation is important for improving decision-making and […]

Politics

last month Whitney Leavitt exits Dancing With the Stars before season finale

Veteran after veteran of Dancing With the Stars has testified to the competition taking over their lives, making elimination even more painful. Tuesday’s season 34 semifinals saw the shocking elimination of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt. Despite earning high marks from the judges and outscoring several of her competitors, Leavitt and her […]

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