The cost of a complete 14 day lockdown will be close to $1 billion – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the cost of a complete 14 day lockdown will be close to $1 billion however SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says he believes th
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We believe vaccination for children is the way forward – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says there is now growing evidence in terms of COVID-19 vaccination for children and they are looking at this. He highlight
Baber rang us up immediately and I have not seen him smile so much in a long time - Danielle Baber
The wife of Fiji Men’s 7s team coach Gareth Baber, Danielle Baber says her husband rang them up immediately after they beat New Zealand in the final. She says s
We do not expect schools to re-open in the next few months - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the transport assistance has been reduced by $4.3 million in the 2021/2022 National Budget because they do not expect school
Man dies after allegedly jumping off the tray of a moving vehicle
Police have confirmed that a 53-year-old man who allegedly jumped off the tray of the vehicle he was travelling in has passed away. The deceased and another man were s
Raphael Varane heading to Manchester United
Manchester United has agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane for an initial fee of around £34m. The deal for Varane is likely to reach £50m wi
If we do not vaccinate our target population by November, we will be shut to the world - Koya
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya says if we fail to vaccinate 80 percent of our population by November 2021, we will be among those shut to
Budget is dependent on the goodwill of our neighbours, frontline workers and cooperation of the public - Jale
SODELPA MP Anare Jale says the 2021/2022 National Budget is entirely dependent on the goodwill of our neighbours who have continued to supply us with vaccines, the dedica
Wallabies recall Cooper for Bledisloe tests
Four years after coming off the bench for his 70th test, controversial star Quade Cooper will return to the Wallabies squad for the upcoming Bledisloe series. A Rugby
NZ and Australia suffer defeat in Olympics men’s soccer
New Zealand has been beaten 3-2 by Honduras in their second match in men's football at the Olympic Games. Burnley striker Chris Wood who scored the winner against Sout
Investigation underway into 2 fire incidents in Taveuni last night
The Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority are currently investigating two separate fire incidents in Taveuni last night. The first incident was in Naqara w
Man charged for allegedly condemning the reality of COVID-19 through live FB videos
A 63-year-old retired military officer who allegedly condemned the reality of COVID-19 through his Facebook page with the intent to create alarm and public anxiety has be
Shilpa Shetty says husband’s app videos were erotica and not porn
Following husband Raj Kundra’s arrest over a case involving porn films earlier this week, actress Shilpa Shetty says the videos that are under the spotlight are er
CWM Hospital’s Emergency Department Services open for 24hrs a day
The CWM Hospital’s Emergency Department is now open 24 hours a day. The Ministry of Health says Outpatient Services is open to treating all COVID-19 and non-COV
21 people issued Public Health Infringement Notices for failing to wear a mask in a public place
57 people were issued with a Public Health Infringement Notice in the last 24 hours with the Western Division recording the highest number of cases with 22 notices. Ac
47,594 food and essential item packs distributed by govt so far
A total of 47,594 food and essential item packs have been distributed by the government so far. This includes around 18,094 packs to families in targeted lockdown area
10,617 staff of the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
The Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts has confirmed that out of their 13,823 staff, 10,617 have received the first dose of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine. A c
Drive-through swab service at Suva Civic Centre open till 3pm today
A drive-through COVID-19 swab service is open at the Suva Civic Centre until 3pm today. People over 40 years of age who may be experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms such
Australia has so far provided 560,000 doses of AstraZeneca to Fiji
With another 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arriving in the country yesterday, Australia has so far provided 560,000 doses to Fiji. Australian High Commissio
NZ beats South Korea to claim first ever win in men’s football at the Olympics
The New Zealand soccer team has claimed their first ever win in men's football at the Olympic Games with a 1-0 victory over South Korea last night. Burnley striker Chr
RFMF to prepare meals at the CWM Hospital for another 2 weeks
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has agreed to prepare meals for patients and staff at the CWM Hospital for another two weeks. The Incident Management Team had req