PM welcomes HMAS Adelaide to Fiji
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed Captain Stuart Watters and the crew of the HMAS Adelaide which is the largest Australian Navy Ship to Fiji. More th
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We welcome any assistance but urge partners to coordinate with relevant authorities to minimize duplication – Seruiratu
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says whilst they appreciate any relief assistance that is being provided by partners, t
Health Ministry identifies areas in the North likely to have an outbreak Leptospirosis, Typhoid, Dengue, and Diarrhoea
The Ministry of Health has identified areas in the Northern Division that are likely to have an outbreak of Leptospirosis, Typhoid, Dengue, and Diarrhoea after Tropical C
Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports
A Chinese citizen journalist who covered Wuhan's coronavirus outbreak has been jailed for four years. Zhang Zhan was found guilty of "picking quarrels and provoking tr
We are carefully monitoring the health situation in the North – Seruiratu
The Fiji Emergency Medical Assistance Team is in the Northern Division to carefully monitor the health situation after Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Minister for Rural, Marit
Ronaldo wins the Player of the Century award at Globe Soccer Awards
Cristiano Ronaldo has added another coveted accolade to his growing collection as he was awarded the Player of the Century award at the Globe Soccer Awards. The Juvent
Everton v Man City: Premier League fixture postponed after City reported coronavirus cases
Manchester City's Premier League match against Everton scheduled for later this morning has been postponed because of an outbreak of coronavirus at the club. The lates
Australian Open: Roger Federer to miss the 2021 tournament
Six-time champion Roger Federer will miss the Australian Open for the first time in his career as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. The 39-year-old Swiss, a
Heavy rain warning in place for Fiji
A heavy rain warning is in place for Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure remains slow moving over the country. They say showers are expected
Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant
France has confirmed the first case in the country of the more contagious coronavirus variant recently identified in the UK. The French health ministry said the perso
6 people rushed to hospital after accident in Lami
6 people including 3 children were rushed to the Navua Hospital after the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a road accident this afternoon. The children
Members not living in cyclone affected areas can apply for Village or Housing Assistance to assist relatives- FNPF
The Fiji National Provident Fund says the Board approved $2000 maximum withdrawal per household for TC Yasa relief is an immediate relief to assist members during this re
NDMO receives reports of individuals falsely claiming to run TC Yasa relief efforts
The National Disaster Management Office says they have received a number of reports that individuals are falsely claiming to run Tropical Cyclone Yasa relief operations a
FNPF teams to be in Savusavu, Bulileka, Lekutu and Kubulau today
FNPF Inspection Teams will be in Savusavu, Bulileka in Labasa and Lekutu and Kubulau in Bua today. FNPF says the application form will be issued and collected by the t
Police to monitor the movement of people at popular picnic spots
Police will closely monitor the movement of people at various popular picnic spots around the country during this festive season. Chief Operations Officer ACP Abdul Kh
17-year-old boy drowns in Tawatawa River in Lautoka
A 17-year-old boy from Sukanaivalu Road, Lautoka is believed to have drowned in the Tawatawa River yesterday afternoon. Police say the boy had gone to bathe in the riv
Regional news: Auckland man under the influence of kava gets off drug-driving charge
An Auckland man charged with driving under the influence of a drug after drinking kava has had his case dismissed. 52-year-old Kamlesh Kumar was pulled over by Police
ADB approves close to $2 million grant for TC Yasa Relief Efforts
The Asian Development Bank has approved a grant of about $2 million to the Government of Fiji to help fund priority recovery activities following Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
Jesus and Walker tests positive for COVID-19
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for COVID-19. The players, along with two members of staff, will isolate in accorda
Queen's Christmas message: 'You are not alone'
Queen Elizabeth II has used her Christmas Day message to reassure anyone struggling without friends and family this year that they "are not alone". She said what many
We are only beginning the hard work of reclaiming what this latest storm has stolen from us – Konrote
President Jioji Konrote says we are only beginning the hard work of reclaiming what this latest storm has stolen from us. In his Christmas message Konrote says 2020 ha