FNPF members unemployed for the last 6 months can now withdraw their funds
Members of FNPF who have been unemployed for the last 6 months can now go and withdraw their funds. Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says
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Few taxi operators still servicing the Suva lockdown area - Lal
The Fiji Taxi Association has confirmed only a few taxi operators are still servicing the Suva lockdown area from today as all operators have been given the choice to dec
Two Labasa cops arrested for breaching curfew were allegedly drunk and driving around in private vehicle
The two police officers based at the Labasa Police Station who have been arrested for breaching the 10pm to 5am curfew today were allegedly drunk and driving around in a
FNPF assistance available for employees affected by Suva lockdown
If your place of employment is within the Suva or Lautoka lockdown areas and is closed down as the employer is not an essential service, you can access funds of up to $50
Legend Carlos Spencer shows off his skills in TikTok video during lockdown
All Blacks legend Carlos Spencer hasn't lost any of his skills in retirement. Hurricanes Assistant Coach Spencer, who is in lockdown with his family in New Zealand, sh
World COVID-19 cases pass 1M mark
More than a million cases of coronavirus have been registered globally, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University - another grim milestone as the worl
60 people were arrested during the curfew hours from 10pm to 5am including two Police Officers
Sixty people including two police officers were arrested for breaching the curfew hours from 10 o’clock last night to 5 o’clock this morning. Police Comm
Spain’s COVID-19 death toll exceeds 10,000
Spain has passed another grim coronavirus milestone after the number of deaths exceeded 10,000. The country, the second-worst hit in terms fatalities, has also lost ne
Empower Pacific’s counselling helpline contacted by more than 400 people requesting for food supplies
Since 23rd March 2020, more than 400 people have called Empower Pacific’s counselling helpline requesting for food supplies. Most of these callers live in the L
48 more people arrested for breaching 10pm-5am curfew
48 more people were arrested for breaching the curfew from 10 o’clock last night to 5 o’clock this morning and many of those arrested were either returning
Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since WW II
Wimbledon has been cancelled for the first time since World War Two because of the coronavirus pandemic. The tournament was due to be played between 29 June and 12 Jul
COVID-19 death toll in the USA surpasses 4,000
The COVID-19 death toll has surpassed 4,000 in the United States of America and there are fears as many as 200,000 people could die there. The US has the highest numbe
Ministry of Fisheries confirms that fishing is allowed during curfew hours
The Ministry of Fisheries confirms that fishing is allowed during curfew hours. The Ministry says fishermen should only fish in their iqoliqoli (traditional fishi
Temporary reinstatement works on sink hole on the Labasa Bridge completed by FRA
Temporary reinstatement works on a sink hole on the Labasa Bridge have been completed by Fiji Roads Authority contractors and both lanes are now open. The FRA says ful
Wimbledon still up in the air
A series of emergency meetings is under way to decide whether Wimbledon can go ahead this year. The All England Club says a final decision is yet to be made but the ca
Russian parliament approves 'anti-virus' package of laws
The Russian parliament has approved an “anti-virus†package of laws including up to seven years in prison for serious violations of quarantine rules. BBC N
World's biggest maker of condoms warns of a global shortage
The world’s biggest maker of condoms has warned of a global shortage as supply falls by almost 50% while its stockpile is set to last for just another two months.
Fiji Police to use drones to help with COVID-19 operations
Two drones have been acquired by the Fiji Police Force to help with their operations. Police say the drones were procured from Drone Services Fiji. Commissioner Sit
US death toll from COVID-19 now higher than China's
The United States’ death toll from coronavirus is now higher than that of China’s, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University. BBC New
49 people arrested for breaching curfew from 10pm-5am throughout Fiji
Another 49 people were arrested for breaching the curfew from 10 o’clock last night to 5 o’clock this morning throughout Fiji. There were 18 arrests in t
12-yr-old girl in Belgium thought to be youngest COVID-19 victim in Europe
A 12-year-old girl in Belgium is thought to be the youngest victim in Europe of the coronavirus pandemic. The girl had a fever for three days but her condition then wo