9,000 applications received for COVID-19 Concessional Loan Packages
More than 9,000 applications have been received for the COVID-19 Concessional Loan Packages from Fijian Micro, Small and Medium Businesses. The Business Assistance Fij
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Wales join England in dropping men's sevens programme 'for foreseeable future'
Wales has joined England's Rugby Football Union in dropping its sevens programme due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Welsh Rugby Union confirm
‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman passes away aged 43
US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role in Black Panther, has died of cancer. The 43-year-old died at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family by his s
R. Kelly allegedly attacked by another inmate
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NBA play-offs to resume from tomorrow
The NBA has confirmed there will be no games for a third straight day today but the play-offs will resume tomorrow. The decision ends a three-day halt to the action
MBBS students donate clothes to Saint Giles Hospital Patients
A group of Year Four MBBS students from FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences provided over 100 boxes of clothes to the patients of Saint Giles Ho
South American pair officially the world's oldest married couple
Julio Mora slipped away from his parents to secretly marry Waldramina Quinteros one February day. Both families disapproved. Seventy-nine years later, they're still to
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp rules out move for Messi
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has ruled out a move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, but admits the Argentine would be "great" for the Premier League. Messi's future
Georgia being lined up to replace Japan and join Fiji in the 8 team November tournament
Georgia is being lined up to replace Japan and join Fiji in an eight-team tournament in November. The BBC reports that Japan is set to pull out because of COVID-19 tr
19 seawalls to be constructed in the 2020/2021 financial year
A total of 19 seawalls will be constructed for 19 communities around the country by the Ministry of Waterways and Environment in the 2020/2021 financial year. Minister
Scooby-Doo co-creator Joe Ruby dies aged 87
Joe Ruby, the co-creator of the cartoon series Scooby-Doo, has died aged 87. Ruby, who created the much-loved characters alongside his creative partner Ken Spears, die
Pacific Energy gives additional $115,000 to PM’s Relief Fund
Pacific Energy has given an additional $115,000 donation to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, The fundraiser began three months ago and the total amount collect
Inspirational referee Amy Perrett makes history in special Super Rugby moment
Amy Perrett made history last night by becoming the first woman to referee a men’s Super Rugby game, a move she hopes will open the door to other females. The A
Man given life sentence for murder
A 26-year-old man who murdered Sanjesh Kumar, a taxi driver in Labasa has been given life imprisonment by High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar. Viliame Ratubukete
Digicel launches All in Home plan
The data plan war continues as Digicel have now launched their All In Home Plan which offers 500GB of Unwired broadband data plus free Sky Pacific premium package and 40G
Entries for 2020 Melbourne Cup released
A total of 174 nominations are in for the 2020 Melbourne Cup. Up to contend the $8 million Cup is defending champion Vow and Declare from the Danny O’Brien stab
Juvenile arrested with two adults for drinking liquor at a school compound in Ba
Ten arrests were recorded over the last 48 hours for breach of curfew restrictions. During the first 24 hour period, five arrests were recorded in the Western Division
Labasa Airport to be temporarily closed for a week from Monday to allow for runway remedial works
Labasa Airport will be temporarily closed for a week to allow runway remedial works to commence from next Monday. Fiji Airports says they have in conjunction with thei
Paul Pogba tests positive for COVID-19
France and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for coronavirus. The 27-year-old will have to self-isolate for 14 days. He will miss France's
Yaser Abdel Said: Suspect on FBI most-wanted list arrested
A cab driver wanted on suspicion of murdering his teen daughters has been arrested after 12 years on the run. A warrant for Yaser Abdel Said's arrest was issued the da
Jeff Bezos is now worth a whopping US $200 billion
Jeff Bezos was already the world's richest man. Now his net worth has skyrocketed once again, setting another new record. The Amazon CEO's wealth reached the estimated