Footballers treated as coronavirus 'guinea pigs' Rooney
Former England soccer team captain, Wayne Rooney says the government and football authorities have treated footballers as "guinea pigs" during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Tom Hanks sparks vegemite debate
Tom Hanks, in isolation in Australia after being diagnosed with coronavirus, has kicked off a social media storm over his use of the country's national spread, vegemite.
Search underway for missing diver along Mataituri seashore near Naivuruvuru Village
A search is currently underway along the Mataituri seashore near Naivuruvuru Village, Tailevu for a 17-year-old boy who went missing while diving on Friday. Police say
Supermarkets in US and UK urge shoppers not to buy more than they need
Supermarkets in the US and UK are urging shoppers not to buy more than they need amid concern over coronavirus-linked stockpiling. In a joint letter, retailers have re
We'll need to break the habit of shaking hands, hugging and sharing takis and bilos - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we will also need to break the habit of shaking hands, hugging and sharing takis and bilos adding instead, simply share a “bu
Chelsea's entire squad self-isolated after Callum Hudson-Odoi tests positive for Covid-19
England and Chelsea soccer player Callum Hudson-Odoi has tested positive for coronavirus and Chelsea's entire squad is self-isolating. The English Premier League club
Krishna is an inspiration for everyone - Wes Brown
Former England and Manchester United defender Wes Brown says Fiji soccer star Roy Krishna is an inspiration for everyone in the nation. Brown who is in the country for
Mount Everest closes because of coronavirus outbreak
Mount Everest has shut down for the rest of the expedition season because of the coronavirus outbreak. Nepal's government announced that it would cancel all climbing p
Gobert apologises for joking about coronavirus after testing positive
NBA star Rudy Gobert says he feels a mixture of "fear, anxiety embarrassment" after testing positive for the coronavirus – two days after he joked about precaution
Study of wastewater from nearly 50M people reveals a growing trend for consumption of illegal drugs
A study of wastewater from nearly 50 million people in Europe has revealed a growing trend for the consumption of illegal drugs. The EU's drug monitoring body analysed
London 7s could be affected due to COVID-19 outbreak
The London 7s could be affected due to the COVID-19 outbreak as the United Kingdom government is considering banning sporting fixtures amid the coronavirus outbreak - but
All major sport in US suspended due to COVID-19 outbreak
All major sport in the United States has been suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak. The NBA has announced that all matches will be suspended until further notice, a
Raj calls for Fiji to consider adopting an expansive definition of 'work'
The Director of Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says in support of the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s Conventio
2nd leg of Manchester City's last-16 Champions League tie against Real Madrid postponed
The second leg of Manchester City's last-16 second leg Champions League tie against Real Madrid, scheduled for next week, has been postponed. The decision, confirmed b
Government meets the Industry Associations to discuss impact of COVID-19
The Ministry for Industry, Trade and Tourism organised a private sector consultation to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 on the Fijian businesses and the economy and th
NBA halts all games after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19
The NBA has announced that all matches will be suspended until further notice, after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for coronavirus. The announcement was made just
Melbourne Storm latest sporting side to ban high-fives, selfies amid coronavirus
The Melbourne Storm are outlawing high-fives and selfies with fans as the NRL club braces for the possibility of playing in front of empty stadiums because of the coronav
Heavy rain alert now in force for Fiji
A heavy rain alert remains in force for Fiji. According to the Nadi Weather Office a trough of low pressure continues to affect the country. They say people can exp
Total waste management costs incurred by all Municipal Council last year was $3.3 million
The total waste management costs incurred by all Municipal Council last year was $3.3 million. This has been highlighted by the Director of Local Government, Bindula D
Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards gala dinner called off as a show of solidarity for tourism industry
The Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards gala dinner which was scheduled to be held this Saturday at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa has been called off. This follows an
RFMF announces COVID-19 precautions for families and friends of returning personnel from UN mission in Iraq
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has announced precautions due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to ensure the health and well-being of families, friends and the service pers