Lautoka staff and patients to undergo 4th round of testing
Lautoka Hospital has completed 18 days of isolation so far. The Health Ministry says it is undertaking the 4th round of testing for staff and patients. They also pl
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Health Ministry to undertake massive vaccination drive in the Central Division from today
The Health Ministry will conduct a massive vaccination drive beginning today throughout the Central Division for all persons 18 and older who have not yet received their
51 people arrested for breaching social gathering restrictions
51 people have been arrested in the last 24 hours for breaching social gathering guidelines, 20 people were arrested for breaching curfew while one person was arrested fo
Dr Fong confirms screening and isolation zones set-up in Waila and Tacirua
The Ministry of Health says in light of recent COVID-19 cases they have set-up screening and isolation zones in Waila and Tacirua. Permanent Secretary, Dr James Fong
Study finds AstraZeneca and Pfizer jabs are effective against variant identified in India
A study in England has found that the AstraZeneca and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines are highly effective against the variant identified in India after two doses. The BBC
Khris Middleton lifts Bucks past Heat in Game 1
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks found themselves in danger of suffering one more devastating playoff loss to the Miami Heat. Khris Middleton made sure it
Anthony Joshua ordered to defend WBO heavyweight title against Aleksandr Usyk
Anthony Joshua has been ordered to defend his WBO heavyweight title against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk after the apparent collapse of his bout with fellow Briton
Kenya’s former 7s coach Benjamin Ayimba passes away
Kenya’s legendary former 7s coach Benjamin Ayimba has passed away. According to a family statement, Ayimba scummed to multiple complications he was being treate
Reece scores twice as Mo’unga steals the show
Sevu Reece scored two tries but it was Richie Mo’unga who stole the show with his three tries as the Crusaders beat the Queensland Reds 63-28. Mo’unga gr
Samoan Head of State suspends parliament sitting
Samoa has been thrown into a constitutional crisis after the Head of State suspended Parliament's scheduled Monday sitting in a shock last-minute move moments ago. In
Digital portal created where businesses with COVID-Safe plans can apply for passes to operate
The Ministry of Commerce and Trade has created COVIDpass which is a digital portal where businesses with COVID-Safe plans can apply for passes to operate. The Ministry
Borders of lockdown areas in Makoi and Ra lifted
The borders of the lockdown areas of Makoi in Nasinu, Naria in Rakiraki, and Dokonavatu, Nanukuloa and Naiserelagi in Savoi, Ra has been lifted. Health Ministryâ€
Contact tracing stemming from the security company driver has identified 29 contacts – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr.James Fong says the contact tracing stemming from case 190 (the security company driver) has identified 29 contacts. He says none of
Grizzlies beat Warriors to qualify for the NBA play-offs
The Golden State Warriors are out of the NBA playoffs as they have lost 117-112 to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors were trailing throughout the match but some late
Israel-Palestinian conflict: Aid arrives in Gaza as ceasefire holds
The first convoys of humanitarian aid have arrived in Gaza, hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants came into effect. Thousands of Palestinian
World Cup: FIFA to consider holding men's and women's events every two years
Football's world governing body FIFA is to launch a feasibility study into holding the men's and women's World Cups every two years instead of four. The proposal, by S
2 Police officers and 7 others arrested for drinking grog in a checkpoint tent
2 Police officers and 7 other people have been arrested for drinking grog at the Vakabuli checkpoint tent in Lautoka. It has been noted that breaching of social gather
BTS drops new single 'Butter' and breaks YouTube premiere records
K-pop supergroup BTS premiered the music video for their new single ‘Butter’ and within an hour it had already amassed over 21 million views. The new summ
Reece Walsh steals the show as Montoya scores twice in Warriors win
Fiji Bati rep Marcelo Montoya scored twice for the Warriors but it was teen sensation Reece Walsh who stole the show with a scintillating performance to guide the Warrior
We will only resume face to face classes when we are COVID contained - Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says we will only resume face-to-face classes and classroom teaching when Fiji is once again COVID contained. While speaking about the ex
Do or die for Golden State Warriors
After yesterday’s narrow defeat to the LA Lakers, the Golden State Warriors return home with another shot at making the NBA Playoffs when they host the Memphis Gri