Stand 2 metres apart in public lines
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says people standing closely in the lines will stop from today and everyone has to keep a distance of 2 metres while standing in public
Author: Vijay Narayan
Avoid all non-essential travel from today - PM
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4th case of COVID-19 confirmed in Fiji
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Fiji Airways to operate supplementary Nadi-Apia and Apia-Nadi flights tomorrow
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People who have been affected by job losses, asked to contact their creditors for some relief assistance
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Faiyaz Koya awarded parliamentary seat left vacant by Ashneel Sudhakar
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Don’t harm yourself by taking part in illegal large gatherings - PM
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3rd case of COVID-19 confirmed in Fiji
The third case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Fiji. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama confirms that the first patient’s one-year old nephew has also contrac
Investigation now underway after outlet found selling drink claiming to be the arch enemy of COVID-19
There is no herbal drink that can stop COVID-19.
Japanese Olympic Committee official calls for postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Don’t create unnecessary panic - Dr. Waqainabete
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All Blacks' July tests in doubt as European rugby shuts down
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COVID-19 forces early school holidays with possible extension
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COVID-19: Damodar City Aquatic and National Fitness Centre shut down till further notice
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COVID-19: Damodar Cinemas shut down till further notice
Damodar Cinemas has announced that as a COVID-19 precautionary measure, they will be closed until further notice. The company says it acknowledges the recent statement
Some elevated parts of Suva facing water disruptions
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All civil servants are advised to report to work
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NZ to close its borders to anyone not a citizen or permanent resident - PM Ardern
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No sense in running to the market and buying up massive amounts of goods - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainiamarama says essential goods will be available in the country and there is no need for people to rush and buy in large stocks.Bainimarama says
COVID-19: Gatherings of 20 or more people banned in Fiji
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has announced that gatherings of 20 or more people are now banned in Fiji after the confirmation of the first COVID-19 case.Gatherings
Health Ministry identifying those who were in contact with Lautoka man who tested positive for COVID-19
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that their team is in the process of identifying all those people who were in contact with the Lautoka man who has