WHO announces naming system for COVID-19 variants
The World Health Organisation has announced a new naming system for variants of COVID-19. From now on the WHO will use Greek letters to refer to variants first detecte
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Expect rain until later tomorrow
You should expect rain until later tomorrow. The Nadi Weather Office says all this rain is being brought by a trough of low pressure approaching the Fiji group from th
Israel's right-wing leader Bennett backs deal to oust PM Netanyahu
A key Israeli opposition party has backed a unity government that would bring to an end to Benjamin Netanyahu's time as the country's longest-serving prime minister. T
Investigations continue into death of an Asian national last Friday
Police are continuing investigations into the death of an Asian national in Suva last Friday. According to Police, the man allegedly jumped into the sea at Millers Wha
Disciplined forces to enforce COVID-19 safe measures at funerals from today – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they will from today strictly enforce COVID-19 safe measures at funerals through the disciplined forces. Bainimarama says funera
Suva, Nausori & Lami merge into one containment zone and remain under a 6pm to 4am curfew
Suva, Nausori and Lami are now in one big containment zone known as the Lami-Nausori containment zone. The borders were lifted at 4 o'clock this morning following the
Some restrictions to ease in the Northern Division and maritime areas from today
Some COVID-19 restrictions will start to ease in the Northern Division and maritime areas from today as there are no recorded cases of COVID-19. Prime Minister Voreqe
Nadi & Lautoka now one containment zone with an 8pm to 4am curfew
Nadi and Lautoka are now in one large containment zone. Following the announcement by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the Lomolomo border separating Nadi and La
Two COVID-19 cases in Nadi after 17 days
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Nadi. There have been no cases in the Nadi area for 17 days and 20 days in Lautoka. In an address to the nation this
Screening and isolation zones set-up in Navosai Rd in Narere and Velau Drive in Kinoya
Screening and isolation zones have been activated along portions of Navosai Rd in Narere and Velau Drive in Kinoya in Nasinu. The Health Ministry says residents of the
Samu Kerevi makes the switch to 7s rugby
Former Wallaby star Samu Kerevi has switched to sevens rugby ahead of the Olympics. This has been confirmed by the Australian 7s team coach Tim Walsh. The ex-Reds c
Man breaches a containment zone in Rakiraki
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for breaching a containment area in Rakiraki. Police say the man crossed the Naria Containment Zone and entered into Nacilau. He
4 settlements in the Nadi Containment Area are now screening zones
Four settlements in the Nadi Containment Area are now screening and isolation zones. They are Korociri Settlement, Nawajikuma Settlement, Nawaka Tramline Settlement an
Samoa's Tuilaepa told to handover power
Samoa's incoming leader has condemned the actions of the former government and demanded it hand overpower. Radio NZ reports Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, speaking formally as
23 breaches of COVID-19 restrictions in the last 24-hours
23 people were arrested in the last 24 hours for breach of COVID-19 restrictions. Most of those arrested were found drunk and loitering around. Acting Police Commis
Expect some classic iTaukei & English songs from Ouvacast in the LegendFM/VitiFM Live Mai Vale Virtual Concert with Digicel tonight
Nikita Beddoes of the band Ouvacast says people can expect some classic iTaukei and English songs in the LegendFM/VitiFM Live Mai Vale Virtual Concert with Digicel tonigh
Japan extends state of emergency just before Olympics
Japan has extended a COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other regions for another three weeks. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that although infection wa
Parliament sittings cancelled after a secretariat staff is identified as a primary contact of a COVID-19 positive case
The Parliament sittings scheduled for today, Friday 28 May 2021, and Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2021 have been cancelled. In a statement, Speaker of Parliament Rat
Empty Fiji Airways aircrafts on the tarmac of Nadi Airport cannot feed hungry families - Qionibaravi
SODELPA MP Adi Litia Qionibaravi says the basic needs of our people must be the priority and the empty Fiji Airways aircrafts on the tarmac of Nadi Airport cannot feed hu
Friends: The Reunion will premiere today
Friends: The Reunion will premiere today after years of waiting by dedicated fans. It will premiere on HBO Max and is scheduled to go for almost two hours. All the
Cyclone Yaas lashes India and Bangladesh
A powerful cyclone has torn into eastern India, with reports suggesting it has killed several people. Cyclone Yaas which intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm