$5 million renovation for Tokoriki
A 5 million dollar renovation work is now being undertaken by Tokoriki Island resort. Andrew Turnbull Chairman of Tokoriki Island resort said the main complex is being upgraded, the jetty, kitchen, and...
View ArticleTeacher faces involuntary manslaughter charges after deadly Alps avalanche
A schoolteacher who went with students onto a closed French Alps ski slope before an avalanche struck there and killed three people — two of whom were students he was in charge of — faces charges of...
View ArticleMan in court for granddaughters’ rape
A 65 year old man who allegedly raped his 11 year old granddaughter in Nausori reappeared today. Prosecution has been ordered by the court to prepare the agreed facts in the I-Taukei language. The...
View ArticleStay order issued for Khan buses
The Land Transport Appeals Tribunal has today issued an interim stay order on Lautoka based Khan Buses road route license to operate express service from Lautoka to Suva. The company was issued with...
View ArticleOscar nominations 2016: ‘Revenant’ leads with 12
“The Revenant” roared like a bear Thursday morning, topping all films with 12 nominations for the 88th Academy Awards. Complete list of nominations The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a vengeful...
View ArticleOpposition questions “donation of military ammunition”
The Opposition has demanded more details be released as to how the military ammunition was acquired. SODELPA and the National Federation Party says government must make public the bilateral agreement...
View ArticleRFMF allays fears of large consignment of ammunition
The Fiji Military Forces say they have nothing to hide as far as upgrading their military hardware and equipment is concerned. This follows the arrival yesterday of over 25 shipping container loads of...
View ArticleAlan Rickman, Snape in ‘Harry Potter’ films, dies at 69
Alan Rickman, the British actor with the unforgettable voice who played the brooding Professor Severus Snape in the “Harry Potter” films as well as “Die Hard” villain Hans Gruber, died Thursday after a...
View ArticleOutrage over Charlie Hebdo cartoon of dead toddler Alan Kurdi as sex attacker
After a year in which it has never been far from the headlines, French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is back in the news again — this time for a cartoon that critics say pushes its provocative brand...
View ArticleDeadly blasts, shootout in Indonesia capital; ISIS claims credit
Attackers struck in the middle of the day Thursday, in the middle of a busy central Jakarta commercial hub — killing at least two, wounding 19 and raising alarms about terrorism once more, this time in...
View ArticleAndy Murray to face Zverev in Australian Open
British number one Andy Murray will face German teenager Alexander Zverev in the first round of the Australian Open, which begins on 18 January. The Scot aims to win his first title in Melbourne,...
View Article109 farmers compensated
Farmers in Rakiraki whose sugarcane farms were damaged by Yaqara Pastoral Company Limited livestock have been compensated. Attorney General and Minister for Public Enterprises Aiyaz Sayed – Khaiyum...
View ArticleFijians in Jakarta safe
All Fijian embassy staff members in Jakarta, Indonesia are safe as authorities continue a lock-down following bomb blasts and shootings on Thursday. There are ten members of the Fijian mission...
View ArticleHeavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury spends thousands on new fur coat
Heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury has splurged on a lavish coat with his new-found fortune. The controversial British boxer, who defeated former WBO, IBF and WBA champion Wladimir Klitschko...
View ArticleFiji Government seeks PR & Communications consultancy
The government is now inviting expressions of interest from public relations and communications consultancy firms or companies to enhance its internal and external communications capabilities....
View ArticleAccident lands five in hospital
Five passengers were taken to the Nadi hospital following an accident this afternoon. The mini van veered off the road. However details on how the accident occurred are still sketchy. According to...
View ArticleRussian Military to train Fijian peacekeepers
Russian Military are expected to be in the country next month to officially hand over the consignment of arms and ammunition to the Fiji Military Force. Acting Commander Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto...
View Article26 year old security officer drowns
A 26 year old security officer of Narere is believed to be the country’s latest drowning victim. The victim was swimming with a group of boys in the Korolevu River, in the Northern division when he...
View ArticleFiji footballers ready for first match on tour
The Vodafone Fiji Under 23 football side arrived safely in Spain and head their first training run yesterday. Veteran Goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau said everyone knows the ultimate goal which is the Rio...
View ArticlePolice wins Coral Coast 7s
The Police rugby side created history at the Coral Coast 7s this afternoon. This is after the Etonia Naba coached side successfully defended their title at Lawaqa park and also becoming the first team...
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