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Polygamist sect limits sex to ‘seed bearers,’ court document says
It’s hard to imagine that a convicted child rapist would be allowed to lead a church from prison, but that’s exactly what’s going on with Warren Jeffs. Jeffs leads a polygamist sect known as the...
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Slow start for Pacific regionalism
Regional development experts from the Australian National University say it has been a slow start for the Pacific Island Forum’s framework for Pacific regionalism. The development agenda replacement...
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Qera to make 50th appearance for Flying Fijians
And it will be a big day in Fijian Rugby history tomorrow – as skipper Akapusi Qera will make his 50th appearance for the Flying Fijians. Qera joins the list with Nicky Little, Seremaia Bai and hooker...
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Rajesh Patel confident of Fiji FA election
Fiji Football Association President, Rajesh Patel is confident of once again winning the election which will be held during the Fiji FA Congress next week. Patel believes he has the full support from...
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Grasshoppers Netball Club to host Festival in December
Young Fijian netters and development players will get a chance to meet their Australian counterparts in a months time. Grasshoppers Netball Club, an affiliate of Nasinu Netball is hosting this...
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PNG police boss says high profile sackings due to ill-discipline
The Papua New Guinea police commissioner says the sacking yesterday of two high-ranking staff is for ill-discipline, not their involvement in an investigation involving the Prime Minister. Gari Baki...
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Russia’s Syria expedition: Why now and what’s next?
Days after Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the United Nations, Russia carried out its first airstrikes inside Syria. Over the last week, a flood of satellite images has depicted the Russian...
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Third quarter was brutal. But these stocks won
Stocks were up Wednesday. Yippee!? Not exactly. It’s hard for investors to be in a cheerful mood — unless bidding good riddance to a dismal third quarter counts as celebration. This was the worst...
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Wallabies’ task slightly eased by Wales win
Australia no longer face a do-or-die outcome in their Rugby World Cup clash with England – but it’s close enough. Wales’ failure to secure a bonus point in their 23-13 win over Fiji on Friday – much...
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Pastor faces new rape charges
A church pastor has again appeared in the Nasinu Magistrate Court today. Pastor, Jone Cokanauto appeared before Magistrate, Charles Ratakele charged with one count of rape, and one count of unlawful...
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Could Hurricane Joaquin be another Superstorm Sandy?
It’s October. A powerful hurricane is lashing the Bahamas. The whole system is threatening to head straight north to the United States. You can’t blame the people along the East Coast if they’re having...
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AMR consultation formulates national draft
A new National Plan for Anti-microbial Resistance has been drafted. The two day AMR consultation has been a success and stakeholders are now looking at putting their plan in to action. The last two...
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Second stage of Lagilagi project underway
Construction into Stage 2 of the Lagilagi housing settlement is well underway. Peoples Community Network hopes this housing project is the answer to addressing informal housing. It will consist of...
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Natuva launches poppy appeal
The annual Poppy appeal was launched today. Minister for Defence and Security, Timoci Natuva opened the month long appeal that looks at remembering the immense contribution our soldiers have made in...
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U.S. assessment on Russia in Syria: A ‘strategic blunder’
There is no ambiguity now about Russia’s current tactics in Syria — they are seeking to take over the airspace in the region and be the agenda-setting force on the ground, several senior administration...
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The new iPhone is costing you more than ever
These are the sure things in life: death, taxes, and technology gets cheaper as time goes on. Yet Apple has done the impossible: Eight years after the launch of the original iPhone, Apple has people...
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Why people fall for the biggest hoax on Facebook
You’ve probably seen it in your News Feed. There’s a viral Facebook “privacy declaration” going around, which goes a little something like this: “I do not give Facebook or any entities associated with...
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War in Syria: Six graphics that explain the latest on the ground
The war in Syria just got a little bit more complicated. As if the airspace over the war-torn country wasn’t already crowded enough, fighter jets announced Russia’s arrival on the ever-growing list of...
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Oregon shooting: Gunman dead after college rampage
The man who opened fire at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College on Thursday is dead, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin told reporters. No police officers were injured, but preliminary information...
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School gets assistance for computer lab
Over 400 children will now benefit from assistance towards a school computer lab. A cheque of 7 thousand dollars was donated by the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation to Nawaka...
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