South African medical association says Omicron variant causes 'mild disease'
Times of India reports that the chairwoman of the South African Medical Association Angelique Coetzee says the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus results in mild dise
Author: Vijay Narayan
Pharmaceutical firms announce they have plans in place to adapt their COVID-19 vaccines if necessary after Omicron cases emerge in some countries
With the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, which has now been detected in southern Africa, Europe, Israel and Hong Kong, a number of pharmaceutical firms are ann
Fijian Govt steps up entry conditions for red list countries in response to new COVID-19 variant, Omicron
The Fijian Government says it has strengthened its strict conditions for entry for incoming travellers from red list countries in response to the newly-reported Omicron v
World on high alert after the emergence of the new COVID variant, Omicron
Nations in southern Africa protested bitterly today as more of the world’s wealthiest countries cut them off from travel, renewing a debate over border closures fr
Dr Fong to issue statement later after analysis of the new COVID variant, Omicron detected in different parts of the world
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong is expected to issue a statement later after a full analysis of the cases detected of the new COVID-19 variant of concer
Training exercise underway at QEB
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is currently conducting a training exercise at Queen Elizabeth Barracks. Commander Major General Jone Kalouniwai confirms the exer
Crude oil prices surged in October 2021 by more than 12% on a monthly average – FCCC
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says when there are unfavourable movements in international prices for fuel products the prices in Fiji will increase while
Fiji classified as a weak democracy in report as the country is only performing at a mid-range level on four subattributes – International IDEA
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) says Fiji is classified as a weak democracy in the Global State of Democracy Report because the coun
Rabuka says sometimes perception and reality converge
Following the report released by International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) on the Global State of Democracy classifying Fiji democracy as weak
Bounce back of domestic activity underway but risks of third wave, adverse weather events, rising international oil and food prices remain – RBF Governor
The Governor and Chairman of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Board, Ariff Ali says the bounce-back in domestic economic activity is underway, although it remains below pre-pande
International IDEA clarifies that their report does not say the role of the military in addressing the pandemic in Fiji contributes to democratic fragility
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has today clarified that their “State of Democracy in Asia and the Pacific†report does
Vodafone maintains a zero-tolerance policy on any deliberate acts of fraud and dishonesty by their staff or agents - Prasad
Vodafone Fiji’s Head of eCommerce and Digital Payments, Shailendra Prasad says the company maintains a zero-tolerance policy on any deliberate acts of fraud and di
New exam dates for Year 12 and 13, school holiday dates amended and revised School Plan revealed for ECE to Year 11
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the Year 12 examination will now be held from 7th to 17th February 2022 and results are expected to be released on 6th April
There is probably going to be an increasingly large component of young people that won’t be turning up to school when classes resume – femLink Pacific
femLink Pacific’s Executive Director, Susan Naisara Grey is calling for urgent action as she says according to their assessment, there is probably going to be an i
Kamal and Singh who are allegedly involved in importing commercial quantity of methamphetamine from the US, to appear in court next Tuesday
Two men from Lautoka who are allegedly involved in importing commercial quantity of methamphetamine from the US have been remanded in custody and will reappear in court o
Two people from Lautoka arrested and charged for alleged importation of meth from the USA
A joint operation conducted by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Services and the Fiji Police Force has resulted in the arrest of two individuals from Lautoka in Nadi suspecte
All checks will be conducted for international visitors before they arrive in the country – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says all checks will be conducted for international visitors before they arrive in the country, and it will not be an is
Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas
Women have been banned from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban government. The BBC reports female journalists and pre
Taylor Swift lands eighth UK number one album with re-recorded Red
Taylor Swift has landed her eighth straight number one album, with her re-recorded rendition of Red topping the UK chart over the weekend. Red (Taylor's Version) is th
Huge protests across Europe over new restrictions
Tens of thousands of people have been marching in the Belgian capital, Brussels, to protest against anti-COVID measures. The BBC reports that some protesters threw fir
Marama Taukei Naua, Adi Tema Varo is the new FijiFirst President
The FijiFirst says they are proud to announce Adi Tema Sovau Varo as the new FijiFirst President. The party says the Marama Taukei Naua hails from Saunaka, Nadi. Sh