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Ana Montes who is among the best-known Cold War spies caught by the US has been released from prison after more than 20 years in custody. The 65-year-old spent almost two decades spying for Cuba while employed as a
The Fiji Police Force is pleading for help to locate Ronald Rohitesh Chandar who has been reported missing at the Labasa Police Station. They say the 39-year-old left his home yesterday and has since not made any
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is expected to meet the Minister for Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau and discuss issues confronting the industry, including a review of the electronic ticketing system. FBOA Preside
The body of the 7-year-old child that was swept away by strong currents while fishing at the Korociri River yesterday afternoon has been found, while the search continues for the 8-year-old. Police say a 59-year-ol
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has no plans to change residences soon. Rabuka adds he is waiting for the Public Service Commission, who normally does the quarters allocation in association with the L
The first tropical cyclone of 2023 in the South Pacific has been named this afternoon and is expected to hit New Zealand early this week, wreaking more havoc across the North Island. Cyclone Hale was located
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says drugs are a serious and national problem, and it requires everyone’s participation to eradicate this issue. He says the Police Force alone is n
A 38-year-old retired NASA satellite is about to fall from the sky. NASA says the chance of wreckage falling on anybody is “very lowâ€, as most of the 2450kg satellite will burn up upon re-entry. But some
Jeremy Renner is celebrating his 52nd birthday with a message of gratitude to his medical care team. The actor is continuing to recover from injuries sustained in a snowplow accident. Renner posted on his Inst
Congressman Kevin McCarthy won the 15th round of voting in Capitol Hill to be appointed the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Montana's Matt Rosendale, who earlier voted for Andy Biggs did not
The partner of a US Capitol Police officer who died a day after the 6th January 2021 riot has sued Donald Trump for wrongful death. The lawsuit filed on Thursday says Trump "intentionally riled up the crowd" that a
Nothing significant or severe is forecasted for Fiji. This was revealed by the Acting Director of Meteorological Services, Terry Atalifo, while briefing Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on the current weather situati
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights has called for the immediate ceasing of the rhetoric and politics of fear in this immediate post-election period as the country moves into settling into the new year with a new Coalitio
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre says they see the appointment of Tevita Tuiloa as Interim CEO of Fiji Rugby Union as an opportunity to renew an open and honest partnership with the FRU. The Centre believes that th
Prince Harry has been accused of committing war crimes by a senior Taliban leader after the royal admitted killing 25 insurgents while fighting in Afghanistan in his explosive autobiography Spare. The Duke of Susse
A 23-year-old farmer from Naloto Village in Verata, Tailevu has passed away after he went out swimming at sea near his village. Police say the man, who had a known medical condition, is alleged to have drowned.
Police are seeking assistance in locating 20-year-old Leinala Hanie Daucakacaka and 17-year-old Laisa Qou Campbell Sakai. Police say Daucakacaka was reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station on Tuesday, after
The Suva Taxi Association and its executive members have welcomed the new coalition Government of the People’s Alliance, National Federation Party and SODELPA. The Association says they look forward to working wi
The University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia congratulates Sitiveni Rabuka after being elected as the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji. In a congratulatory le
Police are seeking assistance in locating 17-year-old Nitika Chandra who has been reported missing at the Lautoka Police Station. Police say Chandra was last seen yesterday leaving her Tomuka home. Please cal
