COVID-19: New York has more cases than any country outside US
New York State now has more coronavirus cases than any other country outside the US, according to latest figures. The New York State confirmed caseload of COVID-19 jum
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Stay home and honour the sacrifices of our healthcare heroes, utility workers, and disciplined forces -PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has shared a message of love and sacrifice in his Easter message to all Fijians, urging everyone to stay home and honour the sacrifices
6 families refused to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms
Six families have already refused to be screened since community screening for symptoms of COVID-19 in the greater Suva area started this week. Health Minister Doctor
16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country
There are now 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says there are now 16 cases of COVID-19 in the country.Bainimarama says
Family members get into a fight when one accuses the other of hiding toilet paper
A family in California in the US has experienced firsthand the effects of the toilet paper shortage in that country but their experience turned violent in their own home.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 1.5M with 95,455 deaths
In World News now with a brief on the top COVID-19 headlines around the world. The confirmed coronavirus cases around the world has passed 1.5 million with 95,455 deat
European Union to mobilise and redirect FJD295M to respond to COVID-19 pandemic in the Pacific
The European Union says it will mobilise and redirect FJD295 million to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in the Pacific. It says fifteen partner Pacific islands cou
COVID-19: Don’t politicize this virus - Dr. Ghebreyesus
Don’t politicize this virus! That is the message from the Head of the World Health Organisation Doctor Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a passionate appeal to worl
AG in talks with FNPF on possible TC Harold assistance
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is in talks with the Fiji National Provident Fund to relieve Fijians impacted by
Power supply progressively restored to affected areas
Tens of thousands of people across the country with the majority in the Central and Western Divisions are still without power supply today. These people have been with
EFL to release a plan this evening on when power will be restored in areas affected at the moment - Patel
Energy Fiji Limited Chief Executive Officer Hasmukh Patel says they will be releasing a plan this evening which will have information on when power will be restored in a
Real Madrid players to take 10-20% pay cut amid coronavirus pandemic
Real Madrid's players coaches and "main directors" will take a pay cut of 10-20% this year as the club deals with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Football in S
US Senator Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign
US Senator Bernie Sanders has ended his presidential campaign clearing the way for former Vice-President Joe Biden to become the Democratic party's nominee. The 78-yea
4,577 people are currently staying in 197 evacuation centres around the country
4,577 people are currently staying in 197 evacuation centres around the country. This has been confirmed by the National Disaster Management Office. It says the ini
Houses in Navosai, Nasinu ravaged by TC Harold
About 10 houses in Navosai in Nasinu were ravaged by Tropical Cyclone Harold. Most of the houses had their rooftops blown away. Affected families we spoke to say th
Toga Crossing in Nausori is currently flooded
The Toga Crossing in Nausori is currently flooded. Minister for Infrastructure and Disaster Management Jone Usamate shared a video on his Twitter page from the site wh
More than 1,700 people in evacuation centres
1,768 people are currently staying in 85 evacuation centres around the country. We have successfully finished evacuating residents from the Nasoata Squatter Settlement
EFL confirms significant damages to power lines
Energy Fiji Limited says with the current situation, they do not see a reason to de-energise the power system for the whole of Viti Levu. It says if circumstances requ
Paraguay court releases Ronaldinho into house arrest in a hotel
A judge in Paraguay has ordered the release of Brazilian football great Ronaldinho and his brother into house arrest at a hotel in downtown Asuncion. Judge Gustavo Amaril
TC Harold expected to bring more rain in the next few days
Expect more rain in the next few days if you live in Viti Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Yasawa, Mamanuca Group and Southern Lau. The rain we are currently e
Cyclone Harold to directly hit Vanuatu
Vanuatu is bracing for a direct hit from the still intensifying Cyclone Harold, which is forecast to pass straight over the central islands, forcing the country to conten