Fijivillage
25 February, 2026, 12:43 pm
Central - 28°C Rain
25 February, 2026, 12:43 pm Central - 28°C Rain

118 people were fined between Mon-Friday for not wearing a mask in a public place

118 people were fined between Mon-Friday for not wearing a mask in a public place

By Semi Turaga
22/08/2021
[Image: Fiji Police Force]

118 people were fined between Monday to Friday this week for failing to wear a face-covering or a mask in a public place.

Another 42 people were also fined for not wearing a mask in a bus, taxi or mini-bus.

Police say they issued 367 public health infringement notices between Monday to Friday.

The Southern Division recorded the highest number of bookings with 164 cases.

120 bookings this week were for breach of curfew and 72 for social gatherings.

There was one case of breach of isolation.

FEATURE NEWS
2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
17 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Cilicewa murder trial to start April 1st
The trial for Anare Vuli Cilicewa, who has been charged with the murder of his 28-year-old defacto partner in October last year, will start ...
8 minutes ago

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further rape charges
British broadcaster and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further charges of rape and sexual assault during a hearing at Southwark ...
41 minutes ago

Fiji drug situation does not warrant police to use firearms – Tudravu
The drug situation in Fiji still does not allow the Fiji Police Force to use firearms.Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this during the ...
1 hour ago

Local Government elections could be held before year-end - Nalumisa
After more than two decades without municipal polls, Fiji could see local government elections return before the end of this year. Minister for ...
1 hour ago

Lateef to take plea on meth charges on March 11th
Former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef will take his plea on March 11th after allegedly being found with methamphetamine last year.Lateef is ...
1 hour ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
17 minutes ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
2 days ago

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
19 days ago

TOP