Speaker awaits Electoral Commission’s decision on Nawaikula issue
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says the Electoral Commission is to decide on the next step regarding SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula. Nawaikula was referred t
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7-day average of new COVID cases per day is a worrying 1207 cases per million population per day
The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per day is a worrying 1068 cases per day or 1207 cases per million population per day. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor J
15 new COVID-19 deaths for the period of 19th to 21st July while 918 new COVID cases
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 15 new COVID-19 deaths for the period of 19th to 21st July and 918 new cases of COVID for the 24 hour peri
71.5% of the target population receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 14.7% are now fully vaccinated
71.5% of the target population receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 14.7% are now fully vaccinated 71.5% of the target population have now received the
SODELPA demands that the Govt withdraw Bill No.17 of 2021 which seeks to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act
SODELPA is now demanding that the FijiFirst Government withdraw Bill No.17 of 2021 which seeks to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act 1940. SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavok
It is impressive that the tax incentives that were announced in the current National Budget will continue in the new financial year – Abraham
The CEO of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, Joel Abraham says it is impressive that the tax incentives that were announced in the current National Budget w
PM says those not wanting to get vaccinated and those not following the COVID protocols, will get us into a lot of trouble
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama hopes the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the country will motivate those hesitant to get vaccinated to come forward now and get t
Dr Fong disheartened after some try to undermine the COVID-19 care provided at the field hospital locations
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says as an independent civil servant, he finds it very disheartening that some people, including media organisations, ha
70% of eligible Fijians have now received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
410,495 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 83,732 are fully vaccinated. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this m
People in the Lami-Nausori area who are at high risk of severe COVID will be prioritised for testing - Dr Fong
Changes in testing strategy for COVID-19 in the Lami to Nausori area have been announced by Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong as those at high risk of sev
2 pregnant mothers succumb to COVID but their new born babies saved, 21 deaths from the period of 14th July until 20th July
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms two pregnant mothers are part if the 21 deaths from COVID-19 for the period of 14th to 20th July. Doctor Fon
There is no question that we are stretched and we have created extra capacity to be able to save as many lives as possible – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is no question that medical officials and facilities are stretched and they have created extra capacity to be
Need to discuss the benefits of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, the COVID-19 vaccine is for protection against hospitalisation – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is a need to have a discussion on the benefits of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and assessments are underway
The COVID disaster is upon us now as stated two months ago by MOH officials about the dangers of our health system breaking down under the weight of COVID numbers – Prof Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says pictures and videos emerging about the shocking and deplorable conditions for COVID-isolated patients in Fij
No visitors are allowed into the COVID Care area and COVID patients should not move out of the facility – Dr Fong
As COVID-19 infections continue to be widespread across the Suva-Nausori Containment Zone and Fiji having the highest number of new cases per million population per day,
Two children aged 1 year die following separate accidents, while a 1 year old child is admitted at the Lautoka Hospital after sustaining burns
Two children aged 1 year died following separate accidents, while a 1-year-old child is admitted at the Lautoka Hospital after sustaining burns at his Saweni home on Mond
68.4% of the target population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 13.8% are fully vaccinated
401,404 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 80,894 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James
12 COVID-19 deaths for the period of 13th to 19th July and 1,054 new cases
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms there are 12 new COVID-19 deaths for the period of 13th July to 19th July while there are 1,054 new cases for t
Chaudhry says the Economy Minister has no right to deny social protection payments while Raj says it is reckless to insinuate that all other social security measures are put to a halt
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the Economy Minister has no right to deny social protection payments to citizens who choose not to vaccinate however Fiji
We are working with some NGOs to boost the provision of critical health services through the medical line 165 - Doctor Matanaicake
With the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases, severe cases and hospitalisations, the Ministry of Health continues to ensure that those needing COVID-19 care, medicati
67 people issued Public Health Infringement Notices for failing to wear a mask in a public place while 2 PSV drivers issued notices for not following 50% capacity
67 people have been issued Public Health Infringement Notices over the last 24-hour period for failing to wear a mask in a public place. Acting Police Commissioner Rus