US is on track to hit 1 million new cases in 2 weeks
The US is heading in the wrong direction with COVID-19 numbers, and it's doing so with astonishing speed. CNN reports just after 1,000 people died in a single day, the
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Sydney police 'asked woman to remove tampon' in strip-search
A law enforcement review in Australia has found Police in Sydney asked a young woman to remove her tampon during a strip-search. BBC News reports it was among instanc
Year 9 student found dead in Labasa home
An investigation is underway following the alleged murder of a Year 9 student at her home in Namara, Labasa last night. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the victim
Major drop-in prices of alcohol with some providing specials
Some liquor outlets as well as supermarkets are now selling alcohol at really low prices and even providing specials to reflect the reductions in Excise Duty announced in
Donald Trump 'most tested man in America' for COVID-19
The White House says US President Donald Trump is often tested "multiple times a day" for the coronavirus. While looking to explain why the president has only worn a
A new study says nearly one in four in Delhi had COVID-19
Antibody tests on a random sample of people suggest nearly one in four residents in India's capital, Delhi, has been exposed to coronavirus infection. Antibody tests c
Former LTA Customer Service Officer pleads not guilty
A former Customer Service Officer with the Land Transport Authority has entered a not guilty plea in the Lautoka Magistrates Court. Setareki Vakayadra was charged by
France has made face masks compulsory
France has made face masks compulsory in all enclosed public spaces amid a fresh bout of Covid-19 outbreaks. Masks were already mandatory on public transport, but from
English rugby critic says Barrett 'can’t play fullback if he can’t tackle'
An English rugby critic has accused New Zealand Rugby of “brandishing a smug superiority complex'’ in its approach to Australia over a new Super Rugby format
A UK coronavirus vaccine shows promise
A coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford appears safe and triggers an immune response. Trials involving 1,077 people showed the injection led to the
Cowboys part ways with premiership-winning coach Paul Green
NRL premiership-winning coach Paul Green has parted ways with the North Queensland Cowboys with more than a year remaining on his contract. Green said in a statement t
Only $250 to open business current account with BSP Fiji
People that want to open a business current account with Bank South Pacific are only required to make a minimum opening deposit of $250. BSP Fiji Country Head Haroon A
'Everybody that has a baby gets a million dollars' Kanye West says at 1st campaign rally
Kanye West has kicked off his first presidential campaign event in North Charleston, South Carolina, a day before the state's deadline to file signatures as an independen
Police Commissioner and Command Group pass fitness test
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho and the Police Command Group passed their quarterly required fitness level test this morning along Queen Elizabeth Drive in Suva. P
Rugby Australia says a Pacific Island team based in Auckland would be 'madness'
A professional Pasifika team has become the instant new battleground between New Zealand and Australian rugby. And Australia is continuing to fight back against powerf
Two men sentenced for violent robbery on an elderly man
Two men who assaulted and robbed an elderly man of $500 cash and other assorted items in Nadawa in 2018 have been given suspended sentences by Judge Justice Aruna Aluthge
More than 600, 000 people have died from COVID-19
More than 600,000 people have died from COVID-19 around the world and nearly a quarter of them were in the US. The World Health Organisation says the world has seen t
More people may need help through Free Medicine Scheme – Health Minister
With the announcement that the Free Medicine Scheme will continue, Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has assured that their staff will actively continue to go o
Quality of education will not be compromised – Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says while there has been a slight reduction in the free education grant, the focus will be making sure the quality of education is not comp
BSP Fiji assisting more than 5,000 customers impacted by COVID-19
Bank South Pacific Fiji says it has been assisting more than 5,000 customers impacted by COVID-19 with its relief packages. When asked if BSP Fiji was taking any recov
NZ Rugby says “huge desire†for a Pasifika team in Super Rugby
New Zealand Rugby won’t say exactly how many teams it wants in its ideal future Super Rugby lineup: but it seems the five existing New Zealand sides and one from t