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

7 h. ago Savusavu businesses call for stronger security this festive season

The Savusavu Chamber of Commerce, together with local business houses, is calling for increased supervision and enforcement in Savusavu Town during the Christmas festive season. Chamber President Avikash Pillay says the festive period brings higher traffic volumes, increased shopper activity, and extended business hours, which require stronger coordination between the Savusavu Town Council and the […]

Events

8 h. ago Fiji FA thanks players, districts, fans and other stakeholders

The past year has once again reminded the Fiji Football Association of the unifying power of football, according to its president Rajesh Patel. In his Christmas and New Year message, Patel says from grassroots programs to club competitions, referees, officials, coaches, volunteers, players, administrators, sponsors, and passionate supporters—everyone played a vital role in strengthening the […]

Sport

30 h. ago Sydney residents honour Bondi victims on National Day of Reflection

Mourners and community members on Sunday (December 21) gathered at Bondi Beach, laying flowers and paying respects as Australia marked a National Day of Reflection for victims of a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at the seaside location one week ago. The attack, described by authorities as Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly three […]

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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

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

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 […]

Politics

4 d. ago Matanimeke to learn fate this Christmas Eve for brutal murder

Twenty-year-old Timoci Matanimeke, who brutally murdered 60-year-old Nitya Nand on Christmas Eve 2023, will know his fate this Christmas Eve. Matanimeke was convicted earlier this week of murder, aggravated robbery, and criminal trespass in connection with the attack on Nand in his Samabula, Suva home. The court heard that Matanimeke entered Nand’s home with the […]

Events

5 d. ago Municipalities urged to conduct drainage work and not wait for relevant ministries

The recent heavy rains have raised serious questions about the lack of proper drainage in towns, cities, and urban areas around the country. Furthermore, with the Fiji Meteorological Service forecasting two tropical cyclones to pass through the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone, with one having a high chance of intensifying to a Category 3 system, government […]

Politics

6 d. ago $2m Nabouwalu passenger terminal commissioned to aid Bua travel

The Nabouwalu Passenger Services Terminal has been commissioned officially marking a major milestone to improve transport infrastructure and service delivery in rural and maritime communities. Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa, says the new facility will significantly improve safety, comfort and dignity for passengers who rely on Nabouwalu as a key transport hub. […]

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7 d. ago Government promises legal recognition and development for Banabans

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Banaban community, promising legal recognition, infrastructure upgrades, and inclusive development as Rabi marks 80 years since their arrival. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo described the occasion as a tribute to the courage and resilience of the Banabans, who arrived in 1945 facing extreme hardship, […]

Politics

7 d. ago Limited airlift, airport size hold back North tourism arrivals

Tourism arrivals in Fiji’s Northern Division continue to lag, largely due to limited airlift capacity and inadequate airport infrastructure in Vanua Levu. Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka says the lack of larger runways remains a major barrier for hotels and community-based tourism operators trying to attract visitors to the North. Despite the […]

Society

7 d. ago Chainsmoking, punching himself: Jim Carrey’s tricks to endure Grinch makeup

Canadian actor Jim Carrey has shared astonishing new details about the extreme lengths he went to in order to survive playing the Grinch in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The film was a box office hit, earning $346 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing movie of the year in the US. But […]

Politics

7 d. ago Father and son behind Bondi mass shooting, Australia police say

Two gunmen who attacked a Jewish celebration in Sydney’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people were a father and son, police said on Monday, as Australia mourned victims of its worst gun violence in almost 30 years. The father, a 50-year-old, was killed at the scene while his 24-year-old son was in critical condition in […]

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7 d. ago Eleven killed after gunmen target Jewish festival in deadliest Australia shooting in decades

New South Wales Police say 11 people have been killed in a shooting targeting the Jewish community, with 29 taken to hospital – including a child It is the deadliest shooting in Australia since the Port Arthur attack in 1996 The attack at Bondi Beach happened while an event was being held to mark the […]

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8 d. ago Zelenskiy says he will meet US and European representatives in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would meet U.S. and European representatives in Berlin to discuss “fundamentals of peace.” Zelenskiy said Ukraine needed a “dignified” peace and a guarantee that Russia, which invaded his country in 2022, would not attack again. Germany said earlier on Saturday that it would host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over […]

Politics

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

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 Ukrainian sea drones disable sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Black Sea

Ukrainian sea drones on Wednesday hit and disabled a tanker involved in trading Russian oil as it sailed through Ukraine’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea to the Russian port of Novorossiysk, a Ukrainian official said. The attack is the third sea drone strike in two weeks on vessels part of Russia’s so-called “shadow […]

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