The rising number of road accidents, particularly due to drunk driving, is becoming a serious concern this festive season. Over the weekend, several tragic incidents highlighted the dangers of driving under the influence. In one incident in Sigatoka, drunk driving claimed the lives of a man and a woman, while three others were hospitalized. In […]
The LignoSat satellite, created by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, is the first satellite made from wood to be launched into space. Named after the Latin word for “wood,” it aims to test how this renewable material performs in space’s harsh environment. By orbiting Earth for six months, LignoSat’s onboard electronics will monitor how wood […]
The entire nation of Thailand was deeply impacted by the tragic death of a young singer, caused by complications from a neck-twisting massage that resulted in a herniated spinal disk in her neck. In response to this incident, doctors across Thailand have begun cautioning the public against neck-twisting massages. The warnings follow the untimely death […]
Hi Friend, so this week’s update is very sporty. Fiji has been on the upside when it comes to our sports so the short update will have everything you didn’t know you needed. From the 7s gladiators to the swimming national records and great upsets. It’s been a long time coming The Fiji Airways National […]
Starting today, Auckland’s new alcohol rules take effect. At places like bottle shops and supermarkets, alcohol can only be sold until 9pm. The change has received support from both local businesses and community groups, who believe it’s a good move for the city right now. Bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4am in the […]
Nigel Richards, a 57-year-old New Zealand scrabble phenom, recently won the 2024 Spanish-Language Scrabble World Championship despite not speaking the language at all. It’s been almost a decade since we first wrote about the talented Mr. Nigel Richards; He had just won the 2015 French-Language Scrabble Championship despite being completely unable to have a conversation […]
In 2005, Kyle MacDonald had a simple idea sparked by a red paperclip sitting on his desk. Inspired by a childhood game called “bigger and better”—where players trade small items for something more valuable—MacDonald set an ambitious goal: to trade his paperclip for a house. With determination and patience, he embarked on an extraordinary journey […]
The Fiji Men’s Netball team is making waves at the Nations Cup in Singapore, securing their third win of the tournament. After a tough 60-48 loss to Australia U23 on Wednesday, the team bounced back strongly, defeating host nation Singapore 62-27 in their fourth match. Fiji started the tournament on a high note with victories […]
Tis the season for festivities and gatherings with family and friends is finally upon us. This also means that organizations will be giving back to their employees by throwing them a party as a token of their appreciation after a successful year and with festivities as such comes its fair share of drama. We can […]
The third write up with a bit of a twist. Like many brands I’ve taken the approach to ride on a popular term or slang to make things more interesting. If you are new here, this is basically me giving my opinion on certain events that happen in Fiji. If the need arises, we can […]