UK announces further travel restrictions amid new Covid strains
The UK is to close all travel corridors from Monday to protect against unidentified Covid strains. Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared all arrivals to the UK must ha
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FRIEND Fiji has so far provided 754 stationery kits
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji has so far provided 754 stationery kits to students as they prepare for the new school year
Kasavu FC qualifies for NCC final
Rewa’s Kasavu FC has booked its spot in the Vodafone National Club Championship final after they beat Nadi’s Max Nalovo 1-0 in their semi-final match at Law
Police plays a fundamental and significant role in the criminal justice system – Acting Chief Justice
Acting Chief Justice Kamal Kumar says Police officers play a fundamental and significant role in our criminal justice system. While speaking to Police officers at the
Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians
The sight of some of the world's biggest tennis stars touching down for the upcoming Australian Open tournament has frustrated many Australians unable to return home due
McGregor says 'talks are intensifying' to fight Manny Pacquiao
Conor McGregor insists he will win a boxing world title and believes a fight against Manny Pacquiao will happen this year. The UFC superstar returns to mixed martial a
WandaVision: Critics welcome 'delightful' Disney+ series
WandaVision, the new Disney+ series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been warmly welcomed by TV critics. The first two episodes of the nine-part series have b
Powerful earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 67, injures hundreds
At least 67 people have died after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi Island. Disaster officials said they expected the number of deaths and injuries
Daylight saving finishes tomorrow
Daylight saving will finish tomorrow. People will have to wind their clocks back one hour at 3am tomorrow.
Ambassador Khan’s appointment is a victory for the basic rights of all climate-vulnerable people – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan’s successful election as President of the United Nations Human Rights Council is a victory fo
Joe Biden unveils $1.9 trillion US economic relief package
US President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a US $1.9 trillion stimulus plan for the coronavirus-sapped US economy before he takes office next week. If passed by Congres
Nazhat Shameem Khan appointed President of UN Human Rights Council
The UN Human Rights Council has elected Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan to serve as its President f
Global COVID-19 deaths pass two million
More than two million people have now died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. According to figures from Johns Hopkins University, the US has recorded more fatalit
NBA: Houston Rockets beat San Antonio Spurs
The Houston Rockets began life after James Harden with a first away win of the season at the San Antonio Spurs. Christian Wood scored 27 points and had 15 rebounds as
Super Rugby: Chiefs' plan to ease workload on All Blacks captain Sam Cane
The Chiefs are set to revert to a co-captaincy model for their 2021 Super Rugby season in order to ease the workload on All Blacks skipper Sam Cane. Fresh off a first
Joseph Cella to return to the US next week
The US Ambassador to Fiji, Joseph Cella will return to the US at the end of next week and he has labelled his stay in Fiji as the best job he has ever had. Cella says
Fiji Red Cross Society receives additional US$200,000 from US Embassy
The US Embassy today donated a further US$200,000 to the Fiji Red Cross Society for their TC Yasa relief efforts. While speaking during the handing over ceremony, US A
COVID: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China
COVID: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China A World Health Organization team has arrived in the Chinese city of Wuhan to start its investigation into the
Pine landowners in Bua receive building materials
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama handed over $120,000 worth of building materials to Pine Landowners in Bua. Pine Group of Companies Chairman Ratu Wiliame Katonivere
I have unfinished business with rugby - Vunivalu
Former Fiji Bati star Suliasi Vunivalu says he has unfinished business with rugby union. The Queensland Reds recruit says he has done his time in league and achieved w
Premier League players told by UK government to stop celebratory hugs, kisses
The British government is increasingly troubled by football players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport’s ability to