3 d. ago Methodist church calls for unity and reflection this Christmas

President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Dr Semisi Turagavou, has extended Christmas greetings to the people of Fiji, urging citizens to reflect on the true meaning of the festive season.   Rev Turagavou says Christmas is a special time for families, villages and communities to come together and give thanks to […]

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7 d. ago Messi’s India tour off to chaotic start, angry fans storm field

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start overnight with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalise a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero. The Times of India reported that many ticket-holders said that they failed to see Messi at […]

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1 week ago UEFA Champions League: Barcelona, Liverpool win as Chelsea fall

Liverpool shrugged off the absence of Mohamed Salah as midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored an 88th-minute penalty to give them a 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan on Wednesday that boosts their hopes of a top-eight finish. With the shadow of absent winger Salah’s recent falling-out with head coach Arne Slot still hanging over them, […]

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2 w. ago Uluinakorotabu grateful for QVSOB, in taking up inclusivity approach

Advocate for people living with disabilities, Nafitalai Uluinakorotabu, says he is a proud Queen Victoria School Old Boy as he witnessed his community bring to life the “Stride with Strength” Walkathon. Uluinakorotabu, an old scholar from the class of 2003–2005, says the initiative marks a powerful step forward in promoting inclusion and standing against gender-based violence. He […]

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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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3 w. ago Woman killed, man injured in shark attack off Australia’s east coast

A woman was killed and a man was seriously injured in a shark attack on a beach near a popular surf spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said. Emergency services were called on Thursday morning to a beach at Crowdy Bay near Port Macquarie, about 350 km (218 miles) north of Sydney, after reports two […]

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3 w. ago Koroilavesau calls for stronger monitoring of licensed fishing vessels

Opposition Member of Parliament Semi Koroilavesau is calling on the Fisheries Ministry to strengthen surveillance and compliance measures for licensed fishing vessels, warning that even legally permitted operators may be engaging in illegal practices within Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Responding to the Ministerial Statement delivered by Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu, Koroilavesau acknowledged […]

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4 w. ago Lionel Messi in stride as Inter Miami faces FC Cincinnati in East semis

Lionel Messi and third-seeded Inter Miami look to continue their deepest MLS Cup playoff run in club history when they visit second-seeded FC Cincinnati in a winner-take-all Eastern Conference semifinal on Sunday. Messi was brilliant during Miami’s first-round three-game series victory over Nashville SC, scoring five goals and assisting on three more. Inter Miami has […]

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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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