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NEWS

09/01/2022

226 people currently in evacuation centres

226 people are currently taking shelter in evacuation centres around the country. There are 28 evacuations centres open in the Western Division while 2 are open in the

NDMO Weather

7 days ago

We need to protect the space around education so that it becomes a low risk area – Dr. Fong

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says education is important and they need to protect that space and make sure that the space around it is protected so t

Education Health COVID-19

7 days ago

If you do test positive or develop COVID-like symptoms, self-isolate at home for seven days – Dr Fong

Permanent Secretary for Heath Doctor James Fong says if you do test positive or develop COVID-like symptoms, their advice is that you self-isolate at home for seven days.

COVID-19 Health

7 days ago

TDO3F likely to develop into a cyclone in the next 6 to 12 hours

Acting Director of the Fiji Meteorological Services Terry Atalifo says Tropical Depression 03F is likely to develop into a cyclone in the next 6 to 12 hours. Please se

Feature Weather

8 days ago

Police increase presence in Suva

Police have increased their presence in Suva City tonight to deter opportunists. There are police officers that have set up exit and entry points into Suva City. Po

Feature Police

8 days ago

Flash flooding in parts of Nadi Town

A resident of Waqadra in Nadi, Avneel Abhishay says there is flash flooding in parts of Nadi Town. He says he can see that the water level in the Votualevu river incre

Weather

8 days ago

Ba River bank bursts and Ba Town closed due to flooding

The Ba River has burst its bank and there is now widespread flooding in Ba Town. Rajendra supermarket staff, Roneel Prakash says floodwaters have entered the Ba Market

Weather

8 days ago

Widespread flooding in parts of Ba, Tavua, Nadi and Rakiraki

There continues to be reports of widespread flooding in parts of Rakiraki, Ba, Tavua and Nadi, and with the more rain expected overnight people are being urged to secure

Flooding Weather

8 days ago

Man swept away by strong currents while crossing Mataniwai river in Tavua

A 35-year-old man was swept away by strong currents while trying to cross the Mataniwai river in Tavua this morning. National Disaster Management Office Director Vasit

Feature Weather

8 days ago

No lockdown, no change to curfew – Koya

Minister for Commerce, Faiyaz Koya says they are not locking down any communities, the curfew is not changing, businesses are not being shut, the borders are not closing

COVID-19

8 days ago

Parts of the Western Division still without power should expect the same situation for the next few days

Parts of the Western Division that are still without power should expect the same situation for the next few days as Energy Fiji Limited says it is not safe to send their

EFL

8 days ago

New fines for breach of COVID-safe measures

New penalties and fines for failing to comply with masking protocols and COVID-safe measures have been announced by the Government. They all come into effect from tomo

COVID-19 Feature

8 days ago

From tomorrow informal gatherings in homes and community halls will be limited to 20 people - Koya

New restrictions for informal social gatherings have been announced this afternoon by the Government. While making the announcement at Suvavou House, Minister for Comm

Government

8 days ago

Brave firefighters, police officers & health workers save pregnant woman

A pregnant woman in Colase in Rakiraki who started experiencing labour pain but was stuck due to flooding at her home was rescued by a group of brave health workers, fire

Police

8 days ago

Secure your homes & know your evacuation centres as a Tropical Cyclone Warning is now in force for the whole of Fiji

Please secure your homes and properties and know your evacuation centres as there is now a Tropical Cyclone warning for the whole of Fiji. Tropical Depression 03F cont

Feature

8 days ago

Kings Highway closed at Tavua while FRA expects closures along Queens Highway

Kings Highway is closed at Yaladro and the Tagitagi Flats in Tavua due to flooding while the FRA says they are expecting closures on some sections of Queens Highway. T

FRA

8 days ago

WAF is now saying their pumping stations are affected by unplanned power outages

With tens of thousands of people around the country already facing water disruptions, the Water Authority of Fiji is now saying that their pumping stations are affected b

WAF Water

8 days ago

NDMO wants people to call emergency operation centres and Police command centres about evacuation centres

The National Disaster Management Office is asking people to call their emergency operation centres and Police command centres if they have questions about evacuation cent

Weather

8 days ago

Reports of flooding in Rakiraki, Ba and Tavua

There are reports of flooding in parts of Rakiraki, Tavua and Ba but flood waters are starting to recede in most areas. Parts of Rakiraki Town are flooded. Rakiraki

Weather

8 days ago

Having COVID gave Djokovic vaccine exemption - lawyers

Tennis star Novak Djokovic had a vaccine exemption to enter Australia after a COVID infection on 16th December. Djokovic’s lawyers have highlighted this in court doc

Tennis

8 days ago

Schools in Fiji closed until further notice

Due to flooding in several parts of Fiji and further flooding expected in the next few days, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that all schools are closed until fur

Education Feature Weather

8 days ago

Full Story: Five new COVID deaths

There are five new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 12. Permanent Secretary for Health Doc

COVID-19

8 days ago

1,280 new COVID-19 cases recorded by the Health Ministry since Wednesday

There have been 1,280 new COVID-19 cases recorded by the Health Ministry since Wednesday. The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says 348 new cases were

COVID-19

8 days ago

Tropical Cyclone Alert for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Kadavu & Vatulele

A Tropical Cyclone Alert is now in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Kadavu and Vatulele. There is also a strong wind warning for land areas in the Fiji group. The Weath

Weather

8 days ago

Major Town centres in Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki & Tavua at high risk of severe flooding – Weather Office

Please take the necessary precautions and remain on high alert as the Weather Office is now saying that major town centres in Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki and Tavua are at high ris

Feature Flooding

8 days ago

More roads in the Western Division flooded overnight

More roads and crossings were flooded overnight as heavy rain continues in the Western Division. We have received confirmation from residents on the ground that Arolev

Weather

8 days ago

08/01/2022

Parts of Ba Town still flooded

Parts of Ba Town are still flooded this hour but we have received confirmation from the Ba Town Council that flood waters are starting to recede. Photos posted by the

Flooding Weather

8 days ago

Schools in France overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases

It’s just a week since French schools reopened after Christmas but already one in four teachers and nearly 50 pupils are sick with COVID-19 at the Jean Renoir High Scho

World-News COVID-19

8 days ago

We pay $36 a week now to get my grandchild’s clothes washed at the laundry because of water cuts – Kada

A frustrated resident of Vatuyalewa in Tuirara says they have ended up paying $36 a week to get her grandchild's clothes washed at a laundry service because of water disr

WAF Water

9 days ago

Family escapes serious injuries after vehicle lands in a drain

A family of five escaped serious injuries this morning after the car they were travelling in landed in a drain in Korovuto in Nadi. Police say the driver allegedly los

Accident

9 days ago

EFL hoping to restore power to the whole of the Western Division tonight

Energy Fiji Limited says their engineers are trying to establish and repair the fault that has caused an unplanned power disruption to the whole of the Western Division.

EFL

9 days ago

Families in the West and North prepare for adverse weather conditions

With flood warnings and alerts issued for parts of the country, families in the Western and Northern Divisions have started to prepare for the next few days. Tuluk, Ba

Flooding Weather

9 days ago

Flooding is our main concern – NDMO

The National Disaster Management Office says they have started to receive reports of flooding in the Western Division and are asking the public to limit travel and refrai

Weather

9 days ago

Some crossings and roads in the Western Division flooded

Some crossings and roads in the Western Division are currently closed due to flooding caused by heavy rain. The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed this includes Kings

Weather

9 days ago

Flood warnings for parts of Ba, Rakiraki & Tavua with severe flood alerts for low lying areas near major rivers in Western Viti Levu

Remain on high alert and take the necessary precautions if you live in low lying and flood-prone areas as it continues to rain in parts of the country. The Weather Off

Feature Weather

9 days ago

FCCC to continue to carry out COVID-safe inspections despite majority of staff working from home from Monday

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says they will continue to carry out COVID-safe inspections and all other enforcement responsibilities despite the fact tha

COVID-19 FCCC

9 days ago

Floodwaters enter some shops in Tavua Town

Kings Highway at Tavua Town is flooded. This has been confirmed by the Fiji Roads Authority. Flood waters have also entered some shops in Tavua Town. Stay with u

FRA Weather

9 days ago

No power in the Western Division

There is no power in the whole of the Western Division. Energy Fiji Limited is only saying the unplanned power disruption has been caused by a fault. No timeframe h

EFL

9 days ago

Police interview a few people about alleged Rakiraki homicide

Police have interviewed a few people in Volivoli in Rakiraki about the alleged homicide case on Thursday. They say right now they are trying to gather as much informat

Police

9 days ago

Police will be patrolling flooded areas

Police are calling on people living in flood-prone and low lying areas to make necessary arrangements and move to higher ground as more rain and possible flooding is expe

Police

9 days ago

585 household packs distributed to families in home isolation yesterday

A total of 585 household packs were distributed to families in home isolation across Fiji yesterday. The government says 119 packs were distributed to families in home

COVID-19 Government

9 days ago

All COVID-19 vaccination sites closed this weekend & to resume on Monday

All COVID-19 vaccination sites will be closed this weekend and will resume services on Monday. The Ministry of Health says the COVID-19 drive-through vaccination site

COVID-19

9 days ago

Remain on high alert as more rain and possible flooding is expected from tomorrow

Remain on high alert and take the necessary precautions if you live in low lying and flood prone areas as more rain and possible flooding is expected from tomorrow. Th

Feature Weather

9 days ago

Tourism Fiji and Fiji Airports dismiss claims of tourists stranded at the Nadi International Airport yesterday

Tourism Fiji and Fiji Airports have dismissed claims that tourists were stranded at the Nadi International Airport yesterday. The CEO of Tourism Fiji Brent Hill says t

Tourism

9 days ago

Expect more rain & possible flooding from tomorrow as TD03F has a moderate to high chance of becoming a cyclone by Monday

Expect more rain, strong winds and the possibility of flooding from tomorrow as Acting Director of Meteorology Terry Atalifo says the concern now is that Tropical Disturb

Weather

9 days ago

Severe flood alert for low lying areas near major rivers in Western Viti Levu

There is a severe flood alert in force for low lying areas near major rivers in Western Viti Levu. The rivers at risk of flooding are the Tuva River, Kubuna River, Naw

Feature Weather

9 days ago

07/01/2022

WAF is now more transparent than ever before and figures cited by NFP Leader are mostly incorrect – WAF Chairman

The Chairman of the Water Authority of Fiji Board Bhavesh Patel says contrary to the misleading statements by the Leader of National Federation Party Biman Prasad, WAF is

WAF NFP Water

9 days ago

Around 60 children to benefit from the new St John Bosco Angel’s Kindergarten Outdoor Learning Project

Around 60 children will benefit from the new St John Bosco Angel’s Kindergarten Outdoor Learning Project which was handed over to the school by Alumni Leadership Fiji 2

Leadership-Fiji

10 days ago

Communities around the vicinity of hotels in Fiji will benefit from the new Agritourism Initiative

Communities around the vicinity of hotels in Fiji will benefit from the new Agritourism Initiative Our Community Program that was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture

Agriculture

10 days ago

Moderate to high chance of Tropical Disturbance 03F becoming a cyclone by Monday

Expect more rain, strong winds and the possibility of flooding from Sunday as Acting Director of Meteorology Terry Atalifo says the concern now is that Tropical Disturban

Weather Feature

10 days ago

Education Ministry says Shamima Ali’s comments are surprising and incorrect while Ali says they have received a lot of concerns

The Ministry of Education says they are surprised by the comments made by Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali in a Fiji Times article titled “Ali queries

FWCC Education

10 days ago

Parents continue to raise serious concerns regarding the safety of their children in schools

As parents continue to raise concerns regarding the safety of their children in schools, Minister for Education Premila Kumar had said on Tuesday that they are always mon

Education COVID-19 Feature

10 days ago

SODELPA people have backbone and do not jump ship - Gavoka

SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says SODELPA people have backbone and they do not jump ship. Gavoka has made the comments after former SODELPA MP and former Nasinu Const

SODELPA

10 days ago

Parents have called me expressing their fear of sending their children to school – Prof Prasad

The Leader of National Federation Party, Professor Biman Prasad says parents from throughout the country have called him expressing their fear about sending their childre

NFP Education COVID-19

10 days ago

Ratu Wiliame encourages people to get their booster shot

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is encouraging people to get their booster shots. Ratu Wiliame got his booster shot at the State House this morning. He adds the S

COVID-19

10 days ago

Residents say they have lost hope after continued water disruptions

With unplanned water disruptions across the Suva to Nausori corridor, a Colo-i-Suva resident says the water disruption notice does not mean much to them because they alre

WAF Water Feature

10 days ago

Health Ministry to investigate how the Suva Morgue Services gave the wrong body to a Navua family

The Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the Ministry will investigate the matter where a wrong body was given by the Suva Morgue Services to a Navua fa

Health

10 days ago

FEO sees steady climb in registered voters

The Fijian Elections Office has seen a steady climb in the number of voters as we approach the 2022 General Elections. FEO Director Operations, Anaseini Senimoli says

FEO

10 days ago

Family devastated after alleged homicide case in Volivoli

The family of 48-year-old Ranjeev Kumar who was one of the victims of the Volivoli alleged homicide says they are still shocked and devastated. The victim’s brother,

Family

10 days ago

Lynda Tabuya joins Rabuka’s People’s Alliance Party

Lynda Tabuya has resigned from SODELPA and is joining Sitiveni Rabuka’s People’s Alliance Party. Tabuya is the former SODELPA Whip in parliament. She was also t

People’s-Alliance-Party

10 days ago

Flash flood warning remains in place for Vanua Levu while flash flood alert issued for Nadi through to Korovou

A flash flood warning remains in force for all low lying and flood prone areas of Vanua Levu while a flash flood alert is now in force for all low lying and flood prone a

Weather Feature

10 days ago

Thousands of people living along Suva to Nausori corridor told by WAF to expect low pressure to no water for 1 week

Thousands of people living along the Suva to Nausori corridor have been told by the Water Authority of Fiji to expect low pressure to no water for at least one week as re

WAF Water Feature

10 days ago

14-year-old girl who was reported missing reunited with her family

Police have called off the search for the 14-year-girl who was reported missing from her home in Nadi as she has been found. They say the girl was located and reunited

Missing-Person

10 days ago

Flash flood warning for low lying areas in Vanua Levu

Please remain on high alert if you live in a low lying area in Vanua Levu. The Weather Office says there is still a flash flood warning for all low lying and flood-pro

Weather

10 days ago

Heavy rain warning for the whole of Fiji

There is a heavy rain warning in force for the whole of Fiji. All of this rain is being brought by an active trough of low pressure still affecting the Fiji group.

Weather

10 days ago

06/01/2022

Volivoli alleged homicide case at its early stage of investigations - Police

Police say the alleged case of homicide in Volivoli, Rakiraki is at its early stage of investigations. They say at this point in time they will not be able to reveal a

Police

11 days ago

Pharmacies run out of Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test kits

As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the community, several pharmacies in the country have run out of the Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test kits. Fijivillage has vis

COVID-19

11 days ago

Dr Fong confirms they have received reports of students and teachers testing positive

The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has confirmed that they have received reports of students and teachers testing positive for COVID-19. Dr Fong says the

Education COVID-19 Feature

11 days ago

Police remind PSV drivers to comply with COVID safe measures

The Fiji Police Force is reminding public service vehicle drivers to comply with COVID safe measures. They say the final decision lies with drivers, and officers have

Taxi Buses COVID-19

11 days ago

Grieving family given wrong body by the CWM Hospital Mortuary

The Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says he is aware of the incident where the body of a man from Ba was given to another family in Navua by mistake on

Health

11 days ago

A number of roads and crossings in the North flooded

A number of crossings and roads in the Northern Division are currently closed due to flooding caused by heavy rain. The Nakama Crossing, Nasarava Crossing, Bulileka Ro

Weather

11 days ago

Flash flood warning in force for low lying & flood prone areas in Vanua Levu

A flash flood warning remains in force for all low lying and flood prone areas in Vanua Levu. The Nadi Weather Office says as of 9 o’clock this morning, significant

Weather

11 days ago

Case of dismissed Solicitor General called for the first time in the High Court

The case of dismissed Solicitor General, Sharvada Sharma was called for the first time in the Suva High Court today before Justice Deepthi Amaratunga, and the lawyers in

Court Feature

11 days ago

4 bodies discovered in Volivoli, Rakiraki

Police say the case where the bodies of four people have been discovered in Volivoli, Rakiraki is an alleged homicide case. The discovery was made this morning. Pol

Feature Police

11 days ago

40,297 children between the ages of 12 to 17 fully vaccinated in Fiji

29,640 children between the ages of 15 to 17 are fully vaccinated while 36,814 children have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 10,657 children between

COVID-19 COVID-19-Vaccine

11 days ago

596 COVID-19 cases recorded since Tuesday

596 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded by the Health Ministry since Tuesday. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says 224 new cases were recorded on

COVID-19 Health

11 days ago

Dr Fong confirms he will announce more measures related to masking & social gatherings this week

Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed that they will be announcing more stringent measures related to masking and social gatherings later this we

COVID-19 Health

11 days ago

113 COVID-19 patients admitted in the hospital but none in severe or critical condition

There are 113 people currently admitted in hospitals around the country with COVID-19. This has been confirmed in the latest update by Permanent Secretary for Health D

COVID-19 Health

11 days ago

FULL STORY: 7 COVID-19 deaths since confirmation of Fiji's 3rd wave

Since confirmation of Fiji’s third wave of COVID-19 on the 29th of last month, there have been seven COVID-19 deaths reported by the Ministry of Health and Medical Ser

COVID-19 Feature Health

11 days ago

05/01/2022

Uprising Music Festival postponed, new date to be announced soon

Knox Entertainment and the Uprising Beach Resort have announced that the Woodstock Uprising Music Festival has been postponed. They say it is their responsibility to p

COVID-19 Entertainment

12 days ago

Heavy rain alert for Fiji

A heavy rain alert is now in force for Fiji. A strong wind warning remains in force for the land areas of Lau Group and is now in force for Vanua Levu. A strong wind w

Weather

12 days ago

Heads of schools told to speak to students about following COVID-safe measures outside school premises

Heads of schools have been told to talk to students about following COVID-safe measures outside the school premises following reports by Fijivillage of the widespread dis

Education COVID-19

12 days ago

Physical distancing cannot be practiced in schools but our ventilation is better than most schools globally - Kumar

Minister for Education Premila Kumar says physical distancing cannot be practiced in schools but to offset that, our ventilation in schools is far better than compared to

Education COVID-19 Feature

12 days ago

COVID-19 safety messages for schools launched

COVID-19 safety messages in the form of posters, brochures, booklets and videos have been launched by the Education Ministry in partnership with UNICEF. The posters in

COVID-19 Education

12 days ago

Tourist claims COVID-safe protocols are not being followed in a Nadi based resort

The Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Fiji are yet to respond to claims made by an Australian tourist that COVID-safe protocols are not being followed in a Nadi based resor

COVID-19 Tourism

12 days ago

60% students returned to school on the first day

The national percentage of students that returned school yesterday was 60%. This has been confirmed by Minister for Education Premila Kumar who says this has been capt

COVID-19 COVID-19-Vaccine Feature

12 days ago

People still seen not following COVID-safe protocols

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country, many people are still seen not adhering to COVID-safe protocols. Fijivillage visited a few areas in Suva today and n

COVID-19 Feature

12 days ago

Adele's 30 was the biggest-selling album of 2021

Adele's 30 was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale. The star sold more than 600,000 copies of her so-called "divorce album", with 80% of those

Entertainment-News

12 days ago

NSW records 35,054 COVID-19 cases and eight deaths

The NSW government has launched a campaign urging people only to get tested for COVID-19 if they have symptoms after the state recorded 35,054 new cases and eight deaths.

Fiji-Cancer-Society

12 days ago

No road fatalities since the 15th of last month – SSP Mishra

Police Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra says there have been no fatal road accidents from the 15th of last month to date. 25 road fatalities were recorded last year

Police

12 days ago

11 juveniles and 8 police officers among 62 people charged with serious offences last month

11 juveniles and 8 police officers were among 62 people that were charged with serious offences last month. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecuti

DPP Feature

12 days ago

7-year-old boy in desperate need of type 0 blood

A 7-year-old boy who has been frequently hospitalized since infancy due to a bleeding disorder is in desperate need of type 0 blood at the CWM Hospital. If you are wil

Health

12 days ago

China: Xi'an residents in lockdown trade goods for food amid shortage

People quarantined in the Chinese city of Xi'an are bartering supplies amid continuing worries over food shortages. Social posts show locals swapping cigarettes and te

World-News

12 days ago

Arrive at the vaccination venue by at least 1.30pm as vaccination sites close by 3pm – Health Ministry

It is being stressed by the Health Ministry that if you plan to line-up to get vaccinated after midday, you have to make sure that you are at the vaccination site by 1.30

COVID-19 COVID-19-Vaccine Feature

12 days ago

04/01/2022

Many students seen without masks and standing in crowds in Suva

The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they will be providing guidance to enforcers of COVID-safe protocols after many students were seen not practicing

COVID-19 Feature

13 days ago

Do not let fake news spoil your 2022 - PM

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has put an end to claims that he is currently in New Zealand. On his official Twitter page, Bainimarama has posted a photo of himself

Government

13 days ago

Reopening of schools today has been done on the advice of UNICEF and the World Health Organisation – Education Ministry

The Education Ministry says the reopening of schools today has been done on the advice of UNICEF and the World Health Organisation. They say schools are an important t

Education COVID-19

13 days ago

69 COVID patients admitted in hospital

69 people are currently admitted in the hospital with COVID-19. According to the Health Ministry, none of those admitted are in severe or critical condition. Of tho

COVID-19

13 days ago

Heavy rain alert issued for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti Group

A heavy rain alert is now in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti Group. A strong wind warning is also in force for the land are

Weather

13 days ago

Poor turnout of students in most schools however a few schools recorded over 90% attendance

There has been poor turnout in a number of schools around the country with most of them reporting less than 50% attendance however a few schools in the Central Division h

Education

13 days ago

22 people including 6 juveniles charged with serious sexual offences last month

There were 22 people including 6 juveniles charged with a total of 60 counts of separate serious sexual incidents last month. According to statistics from the Office o

DPP

13 days ago

People need to understand health staff have been working for one whole year without much leave – Dr. Fong

The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they can consider having other venues in Suva to provide booster doses for COVID-19 however people should understand

COVID-19 Health

13 days ago

People previously infected or are fully vaccinated can get infected with Omicron

With confirmation that Omicron is now spreading in the community in Fiji, Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong is stressing that Omicron spreads very fast so

COVID-19 Feature

13 days ago

Tui Narere Transport bus damages part of Suva Bus Stand after someone moved the bus during driver’s absence

A Tui Narere Transport bus went off the parking area at the Suva Bus Stand and ended up at the passengers waiting area damaging some parts of the bus stand earlier today.

Accident

13 days ago

COVID positive healthcare workers will be required to self-isolate for 7 days & test negative before they return to work

A healthcare worker of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services who tests positive for COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate at home for seven days. Permanent S

COVID-19

13 days ago

Good turnout of students in five schools in Suva we visited this morning

There was a good turnout of students in five schools in Suva this morning as face to face classes for those in Years 8 to 13 resumed today. Years 12 and 13 students ar

Education

13 days ago

Health Ministry announces new restrictions and guidelines on sea travel between Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and maritime islands

The Ministry of Health has announced new restrictions and guidelines on sea travel between Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and the maritime islands effective from today due to the

COVID-19

13 days ago

69 people with COVID-19 admitted in the hospital

69 people are currently admitted in the hospital with COVID-19. According to the latest update by the Health Ministry, none of those admitted are in severe or critical

COVID-19

13 days ago

92.2% of the adult target population fully vaccinated

92.2% of the adult target population in Fiji are fully vaccinated while 97.8% have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This means 569,791 Fijians have re

COVID-19 COVID-19-Vaccine

13 days ago

580 new COVID-19 cases since Saturday

580 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Fiji since Saturday. 405 new cases were recorded on Sunday and 175 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at 8am yester

COVID-19

13 days ago

Two elderly unvaccinated men die from COVID-19

Two elderly unvaccinated men have died from COVID-19. They are the latest COVID-19 deaths reported by the Health Ministry. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor Jam

COVID-19

13 days ago

FULL STORY : Doctor Fong confirms we have the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the community

Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the results of positive samples sent to the Doherty Institute in Melbourne for genomic sequencing have confirmed, as

COVID-19 Feature

13 days ago

03/01/2022

Several parents of students who are boarders in QVS, RKS and ACS want govt to delay re-opening of schools - Rabuka

People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says he has been requested by several parents whose children are boarders at Queen Victoria School, Ratu Kadavulevu School and

Education

13 days ago

Students to wear masks in class in England's secondary schools to tackle Omicron

Face masks are to be worn in classrooms in England's secondary schools to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant. The temporary reintroduction of face coverings aims

World-News

14 days ago

Some guests are testing positive for COVID-19 but having 30,000 tourists is an incredible achievement - Hill

Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill says it has been difficult for hotels and resorts as there are guests who are testing positive for COVID-19 and have to be isolated, but havi

Tourism COVID-19

14 days ago

Teachers will identify and assist students in need in the first week of school

Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says the Ministry will be working closely with various schools to provide necessary psycho-social support to students in the first w

Education

14 days ago

Ministry of Education yet to clarify how physical distancing will be maintained in classrooms

With Years 8 to 13 students returning to school today, the Ministry of Education is yet to clarify how two metres physical distancing will be maintained in classrooms and

Education Feature

14 days ago

Parents who do not want to send their children to school will have to make arrangements or engage in homeschooling

As students from Years 8 to 13 return to face to face classes from tomorrow, Minister for Education Premila Kumar says parents who are not willing to send their children

Education COVID-19 Feature

14 days ago

Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths

Victoria has reported a record 8,577 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths, as experts raise doubts about the usefulness of the QR-code check-in system. Today’s daily

World-News

14 days ago

Parents hesitant to send their children to school – Lekutu Advisory Councillor

The Advisory Councillor of Lekutu District in Bua, Mohammed Farukh says many parents in his district are worried about their children, especially those in primary schools

Education COVID-19

14 days ago

We are targeting community surveillance in areas that we think have an outbreak – Dr. Fong

The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong says they are targeting their community surveillance in areas that they think have a COVID-19 outbreak. He says they

COVID-19

14 days ago

Albert Park drive-through vaccination venue open today

The COVID-19 vaccination venue at Albert Park in Suva will be open till 1pm today. The Ministry of Health will provide booster dose for individuals aged 18 years and a

COVID-19

14 days ago

Stephen Curry breaks own three-pointer record in Golden State Warriors win

Stephen Curry broke his own NBA record for consecutive three-pointers as he led the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz. Curry scored a three-poi

Basketball

14 days ago

5yr old girl drowns in Sigatoka River

A 5-year-old girl of Saukaba Settlement in Navosa is believed to have drowned in the Sigatoka River. The incident happened yesterday. Police say the girl was seen b

Drowning

14 days ago

Govt continues to distribute household packs to families in home isolation

The Government distributed 161 household packs to families in home isolation yesterday. They have distributed the packs in Navua, Lami, Suva, Nasinu, Nausori, Lautoka,

COVID-19 Assistance

14 days ago

U.S. colleges returning to online classes amid surge of COVID-19 cases driven by omicron variant

With COVID-19 cases surging just as students are about to return from winter break, dozens of U.S. colleges are moving classes online again for at least the first week or

World-News

14 days ago

We are seeing an increase in cases in the maritime islands - Dr Fong

The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases in the maritime islands and this was expected given the opening of mar

COVID-19

14 days ago

Re-open schools when physical distancing is no longer necessary – FTU

The Fiji Teachers Union is calling on the Ministry of Education to only resume face to face classes when physical distancing is no longer necessary. FTU General Secret

Education Feature

14 days ago

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