34 h. ago FRU set to launches nationwide union audits to boost standards

Fiji Rugby Union will kick start next year with a series of visitations to all their unions across the country as they look to lift the standard of operations. He adds that this year has been a bumpy one for FRU, and they want to start next year on a high note, and they will […]

Politics

3 d. ago TSLS urges university applicants to submit final offer letters

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loan Service has sounded the call on all applicants to secure their preferred choice of Tertiary Education Institute and secure their Final University Offer Letter at the earliest before the next academic year. Congratulating students who recently passed exams, the TSLS has advised that all interested applicants need to create an […]

Sport

3 d. ago Taylor Swift gives an ‘early gift’ to fans this holiday season

Dropping the first two episodes of her Disney+ docuseries the day before her birthday apparently wasn’t enough of a gift from Taylor Swift to her fans. The final two episodes of “The End of an Era” docuseries have been moved up to December 23, the streaming service said Thursday, describing it as “an early gift […]

Sport

4 d. ago FRU awaits legal clearance before responding to Malolo’s claims

Fiji Rugby Union is yet to formally respond to allegations raised by Skipper Cup champions Malolo over unpaid gate takings from the Skipper Cup final, with the union saying the matter is currently under legal review. The issue has sparked public debate around transparency and game management, prompting calls for clarity from stakeholders across the […]

Events

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 […]

Sport

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 […]

Events

8 d. ago UK’s Starmer and EU’s von der Leyen discuss Ukraine peace plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed work on U.S.-led peace proposals for Ukraine and moves to use frozen Russian sovereign assets to help provide funds for Kyiv. “Both agreed that this is a pivotal moment for Ukraine’s future, and that Europe will stand with them for as […]

Politics

8 d. ago England’s 2023 fightback a useful Ashes reminder for Australia’s Green

England’s fightback to draw the last Ashes series 2-2 is a useful reminder to Australia that they cannot afford to take their foot off the gas with a 2-0 lead this time around, Cameron Green said. Australia go into the third test, which starts in Adelaide on Wednesday, looking firmly in control of the five-match […]

Sport

9 d. ago North Korean leader hails troops returning from Russia mission

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcoming ceremony for an army engineering unit that had returned home after carryin. In a speech carried by KCNA, Kim praised officers and soldiers of the 528th Regiment of Engineers of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) for “heroic” conduct and “mass heroism” in fulfilling orders issued by […]

Politics

1 week ago Police Commissioner urges patience over Viber chat allegations

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has responded to allegations linking senior police officers to Viber drug-related chats, urging the public to remain patient as the investigation unfolds. Tudravu called for full support for the Criminal Investigation Department, emphasizing the need to let officers do their work. He says the police have nothing to hide and praised […]

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1 week ago World Cup ticket prices ‘monumental betrayal’ say fans’ group

Supporters hoping to attend next year’s World Cup final face paying thousands of pounds for the cheapest ticket. Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe has said it is “astonished” by Fifa’s “extortionate” pricing strategy, and called for ticket sales to be “halted immediately”. The Football Supporters’ Association’s England Fans’ Embassy said it was a “slap in […]

Sport

1 week ago Waqanika says Malimali denied right to respond in COI report

Suva lawyer Tanya Waqanika today argued in court that her client Barbara Malimali was never given the opportunity to respond to the allegations in the Commission of the Inquiry report before it was finalized and released. Waqanika is representing former Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Commissioner Barbara Malimali in the matter where they are seeking […]

Politics

1 week ago Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool

Walt Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will let the startup use characters from Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel franchises in its Sora AI video generator, a crucial deal that could reshape how Hollywood makes content. The three-year partnership announced on Thursday is a pivotal step in Hollywood’s embrace […]

Economics

1 week ago Kylie Cantrall joins Masked Singer as first revealed contestant

For the first time in show history, viewers won’t be asking “Who is that?” under one of the disguises on The Masked Singer season 14 — they’ll already know. Yes, before the season has even started, a celebrity contestant has unmasked themself in a new twist for the series, but don’t worry, it was all […]

Politics

1 week ago New land titles bring security and fresh start for Nadi settlement

Residents of Ledrusasa in Nadi were over the moon last night after receiving their land leases from the Housing Minister. They had endured significant setbacks due to the absence of a scheme plan from when the project started. Homes were constructed without a proper layout, leading to major challenges for the Ministry. Minister for Housing […]

Sport

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 […]

Politics

1 week ago Muster Dogs star Frank Finger features on Portrait Artist of the Year

An unbreakable bond first captured on our television screens has now come to life in art form. Central Queensland grazier Frank Finger and his champion kelpie working dog Annie stole hearts during the first season of ABC TV’s Muster Dog series. Now, they’re back in the spotlight in the new ABC series Portrait Artist of […]

Culture

1 week ago ‘One Battle After Another’ leads Hollywood’s Golden Globe nominations

Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” racked up a leading nine Golden Globe nominations on Monday, positioning the Leonardo DiCaprio thriller as an early favorite on Hollywood’s road to the Academy Awards. The movie directed by Paul Thomas Anderson stars DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary who springs into action when his daughter’s life is in […]

Events

1 week ago France, Germany, UK leaders discuss Russian asset use for Ukraine aid

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the leaders of France and Germany discussed the “positive progress” made to use frozen Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine, Downing Street said on Monday. “The leaders all agreed that now is a critical moment and that we must continue to ramp up support to Ukraine and economic pressure […]

Politics

2 w. ago Australian man Johnson Wen jailed after grabbing Ariana Grande at Wicked

A Singapore court sentenced an Australian man to nine days in jail on Monday after he grabbed film star Ariana Grande at the Asian premiere of Wicked: For Good last week. Grande and other stars were attending the opening night of the film at Universal Studios in the city-state when the man, identified by court […]

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