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, […]

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15 h. ago 34 officers completes disease outbreak response training in West

Thirty-four officers from the Western Division, including doctors, nurses, health inspectors, lab technicians, and ASPEN staff, have successfully completed the Disease Outbreak Response Training 2025. The program was expertly facilitated by the Fiji Centre for Disease Control and the Environmental Health Unit, with support from the World Health Organization. The training equips officers with vital, […]

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57 h. ago Post Fiji tightens mail security to prevent drug trafficking

Post Fiji has strengthened its security and monitoring systems to prevent the trafficking of drugs and other illegal items through the country’s postal network, as drug-related crimes continue to pose a growing challenge nationwide. Post Fiji Chief Executive Officer Isaac Mow says the organization operates under strict international security compliance standards set by the Universal […]

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3 d. ago Protesters torch Bangladesh newspaper offices after student leader dies

The Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka was on edge on Friday (December 19), with the offices of several newspapers still reeling from a night of protests, triggered by the death of popular youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Hadi, 32, a spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha platform who participated in the student-led protests that overthrew the government […]

Politics

1 week ago Canada lists four extremist, insurgent groups as foreign terrorist entities

Canada has added four transnational extremist and insurgent groups to its list of foreign terrorist entities, Canada’s Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the government said was adding 764, Maniac Murder Cult and Terrorgram Collective, calling them “transnational ideologically motivated violent extremist networks” that target young people […]

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1 week ago Octavia Spencer celebrates ‘iconic’ Sinners’ duo Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan for EW’s 2025 Entertainers of the Year

The Oscar winner, who worked with the two on “Fruitvale Station,” their first film together, praises them for their filmmaking excellence: “They keep creating projects we need to see” If 2024 was the year of Brat, 2025 was undeniably the year of Sinners. While some joked that vampire movies are a recession factor, Ryan Coogler […]

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1 week ago Government rejects Dialogue Fiji’s warning of Referendum Bill

The government has rejected Dialogue Fiji’s claims that the National Referendum Bill 2025 is an unprecedented assault on democratic freedoms, saying the organisation has misrepresented the intent and provisions of the proposed law. In a statement, the government said the Bill does not prohibit public discussion on referendum issues, countering Dialogue Fiji’s warning that the […]

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1 week ago India’s IndiGo battles passenger fury over luggage lost in chaos

India’s IndiGo (INGL.NS), opens new tab is battling growing passenger fury over delays in finding and delivering thousands of stranded bags, with social media flooded with photos of luggage piling up at airports after last week’s large-scale flight disruptions. IndiGo, which has 65% of the domestic market, has apologised after cancelling more than 2,000 flights […]

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2 w. ago Better land governance critical for sugar and agriculture sector

Permanent Secretary for Sugar Industry Dr. Vinesh Kumar says improving native land governance is essential for strengthening Fiji’s sugar industry and expanding agricultural production. Speaking at the 2025 Attorney-General’s Conference, Dr. Kumar says delays in land approvals and outdated processes continue to hold back farming investment, especially in cane farming and commercial agriculture. Dr Kumar says lease […]

Culture

2 w. ago Trademark Bill will stop misuse of iTaukei cultural identity: Vasu

Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says the Trademarks (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a key step toward preventing the misuse and commercialisation of iTaukei cultural expressions. He says the Bill directly addresses long-standing concerns about attempts to trademark the word “Bula”, the unauthorised use of sacred “masi” designs, and people using clan identifiers without any cultural connection. […]

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2 w. ago Popular shows cancelled in 2025 as networks cut fan favourites

Heartbreak was almost guaranteed in 2025 as networks and streamers cut several well-loved shows, leaving fans without the characters and stories they had grown attached to. As the year closes, a number of cancellations still sting. Poker Face ended far too soon, despite a strong second season and a finale that opened the door to […]

Sport

2 w. ago Extension granted for review of controversial Employment Bill

Parliament has granted more time for scrutinising the controversial Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2025, after the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs requested an extension to complete wider public consultations. Speaker of Parliament Filimoni Jitoko informed Members that the Committee was originally expected to report back during the November–December sitting. However, the Chairperson advised that further […]

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2 w. ago RBF reports stronger economy, lower inflation and major digital reforms

Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel has tabled the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s August 2024–July 2025 Annual Report, confirming a stronger economic outlook, easing inflation and major progress on financial and digital reforms. RBF Governor Ariff Ali says the Bank maintained stable monetary policy settings as inflation dropped sharply to -1.5% in July 2025, driven by […]

Economics

2 w. ago Ministry of Health outlines plan to address specialist shortages

The Ministry of Health has intensified its efforts to address specialist shortages, with a fully funded plan for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, allocating $82.4 million to support the recruitment and retention of medical specialists nationwide. Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu informed the parliament today 83 percent of specialist positions were filled within four months of […]

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2 w. ago Disability inclusion must be practical across the system: FCEF

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says disability inclusion must shift from policy statements to practical, affordable action supported by government, employers and national systems. Speaking at the national dialogue on disability inclusion, FCEF Manager Advocacy, Gaylene Kamali said Fiji’s new 2025–2035 Disability Rights Policy provides a clear vision, but the challenge is turning that […]

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3 w. ago Sebastian Maniscalco responds to SNL impersonation by Hernandez

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but how does Sebastian Maniscalco feel about being parodied on Saturday Night Live? Apparently, he was a fan of Marcello Hernandez’s impression in the Nov. 15 episode of the sketch comedy series, though he did have one note. “So, [it was] pretty good. I didn’t know […]

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3 w. ago Hoda Kotb reunites with Savannah Guthrie to cohost 2025 Macy’s Parade

Thanksgiving marked a new day for former Today cohost Hoda Kotb, as the talk show icon reunited with former colleague Savannah Guthrie to cohost the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kotb exited her 17-year post next to Guthrie on Today earlier this year, but was thrilled to be back with her former TV partner to […]

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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 […]

Events

3 w. ago EFL to carry out major work on Central 132kV line this Sunday

Energy Fiji Limited will switch off the 132kV Wailoa to Cunningham transmission line this Sunday to install lightning surge arrestors, in a major operation aimed at strengthening the reliability and safety of power supply across the Central Division. The planned shutdown will run from 4am to 6pm on 30th November 2025, weather permitting. The installation […]

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