Olympics will go ahead even under a state of emergency- IOC
The International Olympic Committee has made it clear that the Olympics will go ahead even if Tokyo remains under a state of emergency. Tokyo is one of nine prefecture
Author: Shanil Singh
People who missed out on government’s food distribution program to be given ration packs this weekend
Families living in Suva and Nausori who missed out on government’s food distribution program earlier in the week will be given ration packs this weekend. Minist
18 people arrested for social gathering and drinking grog in Kiuva, Tailevu
Breaching social gathering guidelines continues to be an issue as 18 people from different households were arrested for drinking grog in Nadurumoli Settlement in Kiuva, T
Israel Folau a step closer to NRL return
Former Wallabies star Israel Folau is a step closer to a NRL return after signing for the Southport Tigers in the local Gold Coast competition. Folau says he stands by
It will be a tough road ahead but we will stop this virus again - Bainimarama
We have succeeded once and we are confident that we will stop this virus again. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking virtually at t
Silktails out for 5th win
The Kaiviti Silktails have retained a number of players from their last winning outing as they aim to win their fifth match in the Ron Massey Cup this Saturday. The Si
15,381 families assisted through government’s food distribution program in the last 4 days
15,381 families in the Suva and Nausori lockdown areas were assisted through government’s food assistance program in the last four days which came to an end yester
More than 11,000 families assisted by government’s food distribution program which ends today
More than 11,000 families in the Suva and Nausori lockdown areas have so far been assisted through government’s food assistance program as the distribution comes t
6 more COVID-19 patients have recovered
There is some positive news as six more patients have recovered from COVID-19 in Fiji. Head of Health Protection Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says there are now 49 active cases
2 Exotic Fiji Limited employees fined $2000 and $1000 each
The manager and a worker who opened the Exotic Fiji Limited outlet in the Central Division have been fined $2000 and $1000 respectively. Harish Kevin Kumar and Josua D
Banks outside the lockdown areas will open on Monday and Tuesday
The Association of Banks in Fiji says apart from the Suva and Nausori lockdown containment zones, bank branches around the country will remain open on Monday 17th and Tue
No new cases at the Lautoka Hospital after screening 317 staff and 207 patients – Dr Tudravu
The Health Ministry’s Chief Medical Advisor Doctor Jemesa Tudravu has confirmed that there are no new cases at the Lautoka Hospital after screening the 317 staff a
We will catch up with the backlog once the CDC is back up - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong believes they will be able to catch up with all the backlog once the Fiji Centre for Disease Control is back up today. He
5 more COVID-19 patients have recovered
Five more patients have recovered from COVID-19 in Fiji. Head of Health Protection Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says there are now 48 active cases where six are border quarant
Contribution of the Girmitiyas to Fiji’s development is immeasurable - NFP
The National Federation Party says the contribution of the Girmitiyas to the social, economic and political advancement of Fiji as well as the development of the sugar in
People can request for food assistance in the Suva/Nausori lockdown zones by dialing *161# from Sunday
The food distribution program for people affected by the Nausori and Suva lockdown will be activated on Sunday 16th May at 12pm and people can make their request by diali
People can request for food assistance in the Suva/Nausori lockdown zones by dialing *161# from Sunday
The food distribution program for people affected by the Nausori and Suva lockdown will be activated on Sunday 16th May at 12pm and people can make their request by diali
Taiwan donates masks, gowns and thermal imaging cameras to Fiji
Taiwan has donated the first batch of 10,000 surgical masks, 1,000 N95 masks, 50 gowns and 2 infrared thermal imaging cameras to Fiji in our efforts to combat the rapid r
Over 118,000 families assisted through $90 assistance program
More than 118,000 families were assisted through governments $90 cash payment program. The total payout was $10.6 million. The Acting Permanent Secretary for Econom
The news has not been good lately as there are more cases in the community with no links - Dr Sahukhan
The Head of Health Protection Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says the news has not been good for some time now as more cases are appearing in the community without any link to the o
5 military officers and a police officer arrested for drinking alcohol in Narere
5 Military Officers and a Police Officer were arrested for drinking alcohol in Narere last night while six others were arrested for celebrating a birthday in Nakasi. 5