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15/06/2021

COVID-19 outbreak is escalating in the Lami - Nausori containment area, with numbers expected to rise further

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the COVID-19 outbreak, based on the number of daily cases, is escalating in the Lami - Nausori containment area, wi

COVID-19

7 days ago

New daily record of COVID-19 cases as 116 cases announced, 73 yr old COVID-19 patient passes away at CWM Hospital

A new daily record of COVID-19 cases has been reached as 116 new cases have been announced while there is an unfortunate death from COVID-19. A 73-year-old patient at

COVID-19 Feature

7 days ago

Two doses of the AstraZeneca 92% effective while two doses of Pfizer vaccine is 96% effective against hospitalization from the Delta variant – Public Health England

Two doses of the AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against hospitalization from the Delta variant of the coronavirus, according to a n

COVID-19-Vaccine

8 days ago

Many people have been seen without masks in Lami Town while some had their masks hanging and some had it in their pockets

Residents of Lami are raising serious concerns that a lot of people are walking around the Lami area without masks and not following health protocols and some were also s

COVID-19 Police

8 days ago

Naqelelevu villager calls for assistance of food and sanitary supplies

A Naqelelevu villager is calling for assistance with food and sanitary supplies as they have run out of all their supplies. Leonard Loga who has been stuck in Suva sin

COVID-19 Hands-Across-Fiji

8 days ago

Waila woman raises concern about Fiji Times article with the AG

Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there are, unfortunately, some media outlets, politicians, and individuals who care more about politicising COVID-19 than wantin

COVID-19

8 days ago

Batch of vaccines that breach cold chain parameters, is entirely removed and not used – Dr Fong

The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has highlighted that they are careful of the quality control for vaccines and if one batch does not look good or breaches

COVID-19-Vaccine

8 days ago

I’m confident that Fiji has enough equipment for the surge in COVID-19 cases – Dr. Fong

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says he is confident that Fiji has enough equipment for the surge in COVID-19 cases that they have planned for, and they

COVID-19 Health

8 days ago

Fiji is following WHO guidelines that helps the doctors to determine whether a patient’s death was related to COVID-19 or another illness – Dr Sahukhan

The Ministry of Health’s Head of Health Protection, Doctor Aalisha Sahukhan says the 7 positive COVID cases that have died due to pre-existing non-COVID-related illness

COVID-19 Feature

8 days ago

Lockdowns, physical distancing and limitations to our rights during these times must not be used as an excuse to neglect and ill-treat older persons - Raj

The Human Rights and Anti Discrimination Commission says lockdowns, physical distancing and limitations to our rights and freedoms during these extraordinary times must n

Human-Rights COVID-19

8 days ago

Laucala Bay McDonald’s branch closed as a precautionary measure

McDonald’s Fiji Director Marc McElrath says they have closed their branch in Laucala Bay as a precautionary measure. McElrath says they have taken this measure as th

COVID-19

8 days ago

Residents in lockdown areas and squatter settlements in Central Division to receive dalo suckers from tomorrow

If you are residing in lockdown areas and squatter settlements in the Central Division and in Nadi, then you can expect to receive dalo suckers (rourou planting material)

Agriculture

8 days ago

Govt distributes a total of 34,700 food ration, grocery and essential item packs

The Fijian Government has distributed a total of 34,700 food ration, grocery and essential item packs. In a statement, the Government says it continues to assist p

COVID-19 Feature

8 days ago

Woman in custody for crossing Nawaka containment area

A 31-year-old woman who crossed the Nawaka containment area to travel to Vatuse-kiyasawa Village in Ra has been taken into police custody. Acting Police Commission

Police

8 days ago

Spain and Sweden finish their Euro 2020 match nil-all

Spain and Sweden have finished their first UEFA Euro 2020 match scoreless this morning. The Spanish side had the vast majority of possession and territory in the match

Euro2020

8 days ago

Naulu Health Centre temporarily closed for decontamination

The Naulu Health Centre is closed today to allow for the disinfecting team to decontaminate the health facility. The Health Ministry says medical services will resume

Health

8 days ago

COVID-19 vaccination campaign starts in Lami today

The COVID-19 vaccination campaign starts in Lami today. Health Ministry teams will be at Tikaram Park in Lami from 9 o'clock this morning. They will be there until

COVID-19-Vaccine

8 days ago

14/06/2021

Some people were released from CWM Hospital after 4 days of quarantine and had to be called back to serve full quarantine

Health Ministry's Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong reveals there were difficulties in the initial part of their operation at the CWM Hospital regarding the designation a

COVID-19 Health

8 days ago

We must not let the number of COVID cases surpass the capacity of health services to cater for sick people- Dr Tudravu

The Health Ministry's Chief Medical Advisor Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says we must not let the number of COVID cases surpass the capacity of health services to cater for sick

COVID-19 Health

8 days ago

One COVID positive patient passes away due to non COVID related severe illness

Head of Health Protection Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says one patient who had tested positive for COVID-19 during her admission at the CWM Hospital has passed away. Dr. Sahuk

COVID-19

8 days ago

Doctor Fong urges the politicians who are saying they have no plan to stop undermining confidence in their mitigation measures, and to help them by asking people to follow COVID safe guidelines

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong urges the politicians who are saying that the Health Ministry has no plan for COVID-19 to walk back that rhetoric and co

COVID-19

8 days ago

Health Ministry in discussions with Australia with options like getting AUSMAT deployed to Fiji if the need arises

The Permanent Secretary for Health confirms that they are in discussions with Australia about a range of areas for their continued support, including contingency options,

Health COVID-19

8 days ago

89 new COVID cases, expect number of cases to rise however there is some optimism as severe cases are low

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that there are 89 new cases of COVID-19, and he is confident that case numbers will rise in the near term

COVID-19 Feature

8 days ago

Suva couple charged for allegedly stealing 2 iPhones from diplomat

A Suva couple have been charged with theft after they allegedly stole 2 iPhones from a diplomat on Saturday morning. Police say the 43-year-old man allegedly stole two

Police

9 days ago

PS for iTaukei Affairs Meleti Bainimarama passes away

The Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Meleti Bainimarama has passed away. He was appointed as a Permanent Secretary in 2016. The Chair of Public Service Commi

Government

9 days ago

Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre receives more than 800 calls in May

The Fiji Women Crisis Centre has received more than 800 calls for the month of May alone which is one of the highest number of calls recorded. The Coordinator for the

FWCC

9 days ago

NFP Leader believes as COVID cases rise, the lives of our frontliners are at risk

National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says with the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, we are now putting the lives of our frontliners like doctors,

COVID-19 NFP SODELPA

9 days ago

It hurt me to hear stories of women and girls using old socks, newspapers, towels and rags as sanitary pads – Raduva

“It hurt me to hear stories of women and girls who are using old socks, newspapers, towels and rags as sanitary pads.” These were the words of 14-year-old Faith Ra

Assistance

9 days ago

Herd immunity through COVID-19 vaccinations will play a big part in resumption of travel between Australia and Fiji - Feakes

Australian High Commissioner, John Feakes says herd immunity through vaccinations is the answer to get through the COVID-19 outbreak and discussions can then recommence o

COVID-19 Feature

9 days ago

Do not believe in rumours and get vaccinated – TISI Sangam

If you are not vaccinated, you are not safe. This has been stressed by TISI Sangam President Sadasivan Naicker who says people should not believe in the false rumo

COVID-19-Vaccine

9 days ago

Commission encourages all those who are yet to be vaccinated to opt to be vaccinated

The Human Rights and Anti Discrimination Commission is encouraging all those who are yet to be vaccinated to opt to be vaccinated. Director, Ashwin Raj there is global

Human-Rights Feature

9 days ago

45 families assisted by Operation Grace last week

45 families within areas from Nakasi to Lami struggling due to the financial impact of the current COVID-19 outbreak in the country were assisted by Operation Grace last

Assistance COVID-19

9 days ago

Breaching health restrictions to drink alcohol remains a major concern

Police continue to arrest people who are breaching the health restrictions in place to drink alcohol. 19 people were arrested in the last 24 hours for breaching curfew

Police COVID-19

9 days ago

Breaching health restrictions to drink alcohol remains a major concern

Police continue to arrest people who are breaching the health restrictions in place to drink alcohol. 19 people were arrested in the last 24 hours for breaching curfew

COVID-19 Police

9 days ago

Tudravu reminds officers to stay within their bubble

Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has reminded officers to remain within their bubble and they will be dealt with accordingly if they fail to do so. He highli

Police

9 days ago

Netanyahu out as new Israeli government approved

Benjamin Netanyahu has lost his 12-year hold on power in Israel after its parliament voted in a new coalition government. BBC News reports right-wing nationalist Nafta

World-Food-Day

9 days ago

13/06/2021

New daily record for COVID-19 cases as 105 cases have been announced

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms there are 105 new COVID-19 cases and 98 of the new cases are linked to existing clusters It has also been co

COVID-19 Feature

9 days ago

No one will be forced to take the vaccine however you will protect others if you get vaccinated – Minister for Health

Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says no one will be forced to take the vaccine however more people will be protected if more people receive the vaccine.

COVID-19 COVID-19-Vaccine Feature

10 days ago

Sangam College of Nursing labels Fiji Sun article as fake news while Lomas says let's just stick to the facts

The Sangam College of Nursing says the College faculty, students and its management stand in solidarity with the Government in this campaign to eradicate the COVID-19 vir

COVID-19

10 days ago

Vaccination is the only saviour and our best chance of returning to normalcy - Prasad

The President of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, Sarju Prasad is urging people to get vaccinated because that is the only saviour and our best chance of

COVID-19

10 days ago

Suka who earlier tested positive for COVID-19 calls on people to take the vaccine

Former Fiji resident Loraine Suka says COVID-19 is real and is a dying experience and people need to make the right decision to get vaccinated. Suka who now resides in

COVID-19

10 days ago

149 hairdressers and barber shops given approval to open which will re-employ around 503 people

The Ministry of Commerce and Trade together with the Ministry of Health has approved 149 hairdressers and barber shop applications which will re-employ around 503 people.

COVID-19 Feature Government

10 days ago

Telecom Fiji launches 2 new software applications

Telecom Fiji Limited has launched 2 new software applications aimed at helping organisations manage their workforce more efficiently, while complying with COVID-19 restr

TFL

10 days ago

54 people arrested as alcohol and grog consumption continues to be linked to breach of curfew and health restrictions

Alcohol and grog consumption continues to be linked to breach of curfew and health restrictions arrests. A total of 54 cases were recorded over the last 24-hours. A

Police

10 days ago

Fijians thank government for the $50 cash assistance

A number of people have come forward and thanked the Government for the $50 cash assistance which was disbursed to them through M-Paisa and My-Cash earlier this week.

Government

10 days ago

LDS Church provides assistance worth $49,800 to Health Ministry

In an effort to provide the Ministry of Health humanitarian assistance to assist Fiji’s response to the second wave of COVID-19, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da

COVID-19

10 days ago

Seruiratu urges front-liners manning containment borders in the Central Division not to let laxity and complacency creep into the system

Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing, Inia Seruiratu has urged front-liners not to let laxity and complacency creep into the system and maintain their lev

COVID-19 Feature Police

10 days ago

China provides Personal Protective Equipment valued over $500,000

China has provided more Personal Protective Equipment valued over $500,000 to support Fiji’s national response to the second wave of COVID-19. The first batch of con

COVID-19 Government

10 days ago

The Republic of Cappuccino and ROC Market donates Personal Protective Equipment to tackle the second wave of COVID-19

In an effort to support Fiji’s response in tackling the second wave of COVID-19, The Republic of Cappuccino and ROC Market has gathered assistance to support Fiji’s r

COVID-19

10 days ago

Australia provides AUD $12.5 million to focus on the rehabilitation of school buildings

The Australian Government has extended a grant of AUD 12.5 million to boost the Fijian Government’s Fiji Cyclone Recovery Program which will focus on the rehabilitation

Government

10 days ago

12/06/2021

47 new COVID-19 cases yesterday - 19 of these are from the CWM Hospital cluster and 15 are from the Nawaka Nadi cluster

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed there are 47 new COVID-19 cases yesterday - 19 of these are from the CWM Hospital cluster and 15 are from

COVID-19 Feature

10 days ago

Govt concerned by incorrect reports that Nawaka residents did not receive rations

The Fijian Government says they are troubled by incorrect social media reports that the residents of Nawaka, Nadi have not received groceries and essential items. The

COVID-19 Feature

10 days ago

Health Ministry clarifies death of a man and hospitalisation of a woman not related to the AstraZeneca vaccine

The Ministry of Health has clarified that there is no evidence to suggest that the death of a 53 year old man and the hospitalisation of a 65 year old woman suffering sev

COVID-19

11 days ago

Wycliffe asks cement companies to meet with the Lami residents virtually

The Permanent Secretary of Environment Joshua Wycliffe says the Department of Environment has been in touch with the cement companies clearly instructing them that they w

Environment

11 days ago

Anti-vaccine campaigns are nothing new and people should not be easily swayed by the conspiracy theories - Dr Turagava

The Chief Surgeon of the CWM Hospital, Doctor Josese Turagava says anti-vaccine campaigns are nothing new and people should not be easily swayed by the conspiracy theorie

COVID-19

11 days ago

Any consideration about mandatory vaccination as a precondition for employment must take knowledge of our existing laws – Raj

The Director of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says any consideration about mandatory vaccination as a precondition for employment mu

COVID-19-Vaccine

11 days ago

57 people arrested in the last 24 hours for breach of health and curfew orders

57 people were arrested for breaching curfew orders and the health restrictions in the last 24 hours with majority of the arrests linked to grog or alcohol consumption.

Police

11 days ago

Nawaka residents receive more rations this afternoon from the Govt after protesting for urgent food assistance

Residents of some areas in Nawaka who protested and asked for urgent food assistance have received their ration packs this afternoon from the Ministry of Economy. The

COVID-19 Feature

11 days ago

The importance of raising awareness and tackling the hardships faced by children has never been more apparent – Akbar

Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says engaging young children in hazardous activities, is a despicable act and does not help in their development as it inhibits their ph

COVID-19

11 days ago

People should think before they act as it can place all Fijians at risk – PM

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says people should think before picking up a rugby ball or sharing a bowl of grog with friends as they can place all Fijians at risk due

COVID-19

11 days ago

If you are able to work, do not take that opportunity for granted – PM

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says if you are able to work, do not take that opportunity for granted, it is a privilege that many wish they had. While making a nat

COVID-19

11 days ago

28 days of a 24-hour curfew for all of Viti Levu would put all of us face to face with economic disaster and miserable isolation - PM

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says at this stage, it should be clear that we are not going to get through this pandemic by shutting every Fijian in their homes and sh

COVID-19 Feature

11 days ago

USP ranked 11th in Crisis Management amongst Top 100 Universities

USP has been ranked 11th against some of the top Universities of the world in the area of Crisis Management by the World Universities with Real Impact 2021 global ranking

USP

11 days ago

11/06/2021

See the full video of the Prime Minister's statement

Watch full video of PM's COVID-19 statement

COVID-19

11 days ago

Makoi Health Centre temporarily closed

The Ministry of Health confirms that the Makoi Health Centre will be closed tomorrow. This closure is to allow for the disinfecting team to decontaminate the health fa

COVID-19 Health

11 days ago

Australia gives a further AUD $26 million as budget support

Australia continues to assist Fiji as it has provided a further 26 million Australian dollars for general budget support. Australia has so far provided more than Fijia

Economy Government

11 days ago

51 new COVID-19 cases - 2 of the new cases are from Raiwai and Nakasi

51 new COVID-19 cases have been announced yesterday, and 35 of these cases are from the existing Nawaka, Nadi cluster. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fon

COVID-19 Feature

12 days ago

Right of individual employees to choose not to be vaccinated has to be balanced against the rights of others who may share space with that person – Law Society President

The President of the Fiji Law Society, Wylie Clarke says the right of individual employees to choose not to be vaccinated has to be balanced against the rights of others

COVID-19-Vaccine

12 days ago

Community Policing Officers to visit vulnerable areas including identified red zones and containment areas to create awareness on COVID-19 measures

Community Policing Officers will be visiting vulnerable areas including identified red zones and containment areas, to create COVID-19 precautionary measures awareness.

Police

12 days ago

Police clarify they did not run over drunk Newtown man who allegedly resisted arrest and hid under the Police vehicle

Police have stated that they did not run over a 25 year old Newtown man on Wednesday night. Acting Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says the man was drunk with a few othe

Police

12 days ago

Police officers ensure there is control outside Vodafone and Digicel outlets as people rush to get the $50 Government assistance

Police officers have been deployed to monitor the long lines outside Vodafone and Digicel outlets as people rushed to these outlets to cash out the Government’s $50 COV

Police

12 days ago

Leaders of the Methodist Church get first jab of AstraZeneca vaccine

Leaders of the Methodist Church in Fiji including the President Reverend Ili Vunisuwai and General Secretary of the Church Reverend Iliesa Naivalu received their first ja

Methodist-Church

12 days ago

All adults should get the COVID-19 vaccine to ensure there is a lower risk for children to get the virus – Dr Devi

The Head of the Vaccination Taskforce of the Health Ministry, Doctor Rachel Devi is encouraging all adults over 18 years to get the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca to ensur

COVID-19

12 days ago

Lami residents want urgent action and seek legal opinion from Fiji Environmental Law Association on clinker ship and cement factories emitting dust into the air

Some residents in Lami have sought legal opinion from the Fiji Environmental Law Association on the concerns that they have been raising on the clinker ship and cement fa

Environment Feature

12 days ago

Rarawai Penang Cane Producers Association sets aside $150,000 to assist 5000 cane farmers

The Rarawai Penang Cane Producers Association which works under Fair Trade International wil1 be assisting 5000 sugarcane farmers affected by COVID-19. The Association

Farming

12 days ago

Concerns raised as hundreds of people are lining up outside Vodafone and Digicel outlets to get the $50 Government assistance

Concerns are being raised by people that there is a great danger of COVID-19 spreading as people are waiting in long lines outside Vodafone and Digicel outlets to cash ou

Business Digicel Vodafone Feature COVID-19

12 days ago

17 people arrested for drinking grog in Raiwaqa Village, Sigatoka

55 people were arrested for breaching curfew orders and health restrictions in the last 24 hours where majority of the arrests were in relation to consuming grog and alco

Curfew Police COVID-19

12 days ago

Operation Grace makes an impact in areas between Nakasi & Lami with their $54 care packs

A group called Operation Grace which is currently made up of twelve people has been helping those struggling due to the fi-nancial impact of the current COVID-19 outbreak

Hands-Across-Fiji

12 days ago

Australia has so far provided 180,000 vaccines to Fiji

Australia has so far provided Fiji with 180,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines in the past 5 weeks. This is part of the 1 million vaccines that Australia has pledge

COVID-19-Vaccine

12 days ago

Registered Fijians begin movement from non-containment to containment zones

The movement of Fijians from non-containment to containment zones for both land and maritime travel has started as over 8,000 Fijians have registered to return home. A

COVID-19

12 days ago

Update your careFIJI app to get the QR CHECK-IN feature

The careFIJI app with the QR CHECK-IN feature is now available. The Ministry of Communications says the careFIJI CHECK-IN feature will allow individuals to scan QR cod

COVID-19

12 days ago

Brisbane proposed as 2032 Olympics host

The Australian city of Brisbane has moved a step closer to being named the host city for the 2032 Olympic Games. BBC News reports Brisbane was named the preferred bidd

Olympics

12 days ago

Nareki to start in a must-win match against the Brumbies

Jona Nareki will once again line up for the Highlanders in a must-win match against the Brumbies in Canberra in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tonight. The team welcomes bac

Super-Rugby-Trans-Tasman

12 days ago

10/06/2021

39 new COVID-19 cases - Lami may see increasing number of cases and more cases expected from the Nasinu Police Barracks cluster

39 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced and 7 of these cases are under investigation. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says 4 cases are under inv

COVID-19 Feature

12 days ago

AstraZeneca undergone numerous tests and studies, and it has been developed by many great scientists – Dr Devi

The Head of the Vaccination Taskforce of the Health Ministry, Doctor Rachel Devi says the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca that is being received by Fijians has undergone nu

COVID-19-Vaccine

13 days ago

Sai Prema and Asco Foundation team up to help 500 families in the West

Sai Prema Foundation and Asco Foundation have joined hands to assist 500 families in the West with grocery packs. Sai Prema Foundation Director Sumeet Tappoo says

Sai-Prema-Foundation Hands-Across-Fiji

13 days ago

Striver’s Club together with other organisations have provided more than 1,000 food hampers to families in Nadi

A charitable organization based in the West, Striver’s Club together with Sai Prema Foundation and Asco Foundation have reached out to people in the interior parts of N

Hands-Across-Fiji

13 days ago

More than 420 families in lockdown areas assisted with food packs by Govt this morning

More than 420 families in cordoned off and lockdown areas were assisted with food packs by the Ministry of Economy this morning. Coordinator Kamal Gounder says this in

COVID-19

13 days ago

Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji factory at Laucala Beach back in production after receiving approval to manufacture

Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji says all employees that were on leave are now back to work after the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Commerce and Ministry of Health approved their

Business COVID-19

13 days ago

Some barber shops and hairdressers now open in Viti Levu, and they are expected to follow the COVID safe protocol at all times

Some high risk businesses like hairdressers and barber shops are now open in Viti Levu, and the owners and employees have to strictly adhere to the COVID protocols set fo

Business COVID-19

13 days ago

Vice-Chancellor Ahluwalia’s appointment not illegal – USP Chancellor

The Chancellor of USP and the President of Nauru, Lionel Aingimea says the USP Council acted within the guidelines of the USP Charter and Statutes in re-appointing the Vi

Education USP

13 days ago

Three officers from Nasinu Police Station test positive for COVID-19

Three officers of the Nasinu Police Station have tested positive for COVID-19, and Acting Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says they have tried their best to ensure n

Police Feature

13 days ago

National Farmers Union says forecast price for this year’s crop is inadequate

The National Farmers Union says the forecast price of $54.36 for this year’s crop with delivery payment at $32.61 is grossly inadequate and will not cover the cost of h

Sugar FLP

13 days ago

Biden to Send 500 Million Doses of Pfizer Vaccine to 100 Countries Over a Year

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, under pressure to aggressively address the global coronavirus vaccine shortage, will announce as early as Thursday that his administr

COVID-19-Vaccine World-News New-York-Times

13 days ago

Golan Heights returning soldiers of the Taskforce Daimani come forward to assist WOWS Kids Fiji

The Golan Heights returning soldiers of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces today answered the call for assistance for children living with cancer during these trying ti

WOWS-Kids-Fiji

13 days ago

3 people arrested for playing soccer in Nakasi

Three people were arrested for playing soccer in Nakasi yesterday while a 22-year-old man was arrested for breaching the containment area as he was found crossing the bor

Curfew Police

13 days ago

Save the Children Fiji to provide assistance to about 1,000 families in the Lami to Nausori corridor

Save the Children Fiji is currently processing over 1,000 applications they have received for assistance from families that have been impacted by COVID-19 in the Lami to

COVID-19

13 days ago

38% of the target population in Fiji have received their first doses of AstraZeneca

38% of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ target population of 587,651 in Fiji have now got their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca. The Min

COVID-19

13 days ago

China donates field kitchen vehicles for our frontliners

China's People's Liberation Army has donated field kitchen vehicles to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. The field kitchen vehicles are already being used to provi

COVID-19

13 days ago

Levuka man charged for allegedly raping stepdaughter

A man in his 40s who allegedly raped his stepdaughter in Levuka has been charged with one count of sexual assault and two counts of rape. According to Police, the man

Police

13 days ago

09/06/2021

Health workers are able and committed but the community needs to be willing to work with them to stop the spread of COVID -Dr Tudravu

The Health Ministry's Chief Medical Advisor Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says health workers are able, committed and willing but the community needs to be willing to work with t

COVID-19

13 days ago

9 cases announced are under investigation - they are from areas like Lami, Toorak, Nasinu and Koronivia

The Head of Health Protection Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says 26 of the new COVID-19 cases are linked to the previous announced clusters.She says the cluster for COVID-19 Incide

COVID-19

13 days ago

35 new COVID cases however Dr Fong says expect cases to escalate

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 35 new cases of COVID-19 however he says expect the cases to escalate. While making the announcement vi

COVID-19 Feature

14 days ago

Dr Fong to make an announcement tonight

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong will make an announcement this evening. The time for the announcement is yet to be confirmed. Stay with fijivillag

COVID-19 Feature

14 days ago

KOICA donates personal protective equipment kits and non-contact thermometers to Ministry of Health

Korea International Cooperation Agency Fiji Office has donated medical supplies containing personal protective equipment together with non-contact infrared body and surfa

COVID-19 Assistance

14 days ago

Govt pays out $11.2 million to 224,000 people under the $50 cash assistance program

The Fijian Government has paid out around $11.2 million to over 224,000 Fijians as part of its $50 cash assistance program for the informal sector. This is in addition

COVID-19

14 days ago

Sevens Pacific Pte Limited acquires 44 percent of EFL shares

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today signed an agreement on the sale of 44% shares of Energy Fiji Ltd to Sevens Pacific Pte Limited today. Sevens is a joint venture

EFL Government

14 days ago

File into alleged claims of questioning the legality of the COVID-19 vaccine by a lecturer submitted to the DPP’s Office for advice

The investigation file into the alleged claims of questioning the legality of the COVID-19 vaccination by a lecturer is with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecut

DPP COVID-19-Vaccine

14 days ago

Lockdown border in Muanikoso Village lifted

The lockdown border in Muanikoso Village is lifted and the lockdown is now confined to a part of the Muanikoso sub-division. Muanikoso Village was on lockdown since Ma

Police COVID-19

14 days ago

Ministry of Economy continues food distribution in lockdown and cordoned off areas

The Ministry of Economy says it has continued to distribute ration packs to the cordoned off and lockdown areas in the Central Division today. Coordinator Kamal Gounde

COVID-19

14 days ago

Research from the Melbourne University and the ANU concludes that cracking down on COVID outbreaks early is the best approach for the economy

Newly published research from the Melbourne University and the ANU has concluded that cracking down on COVID outbreaks early is the best approach for the economy. The

COVID-19 World-News

14 days ago

220,437 people receive their first doses of AstraZeneca while 4,773 have received their second doses – Dr Devi

220,437 people in the country have received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca while 4,773 have received their second doses. While speaking on our

COVID-19-Vaccine

14 days ago

One severe case of COVID-19 but the patient is in a stable condition – Dr Fong

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms that there is one severe case of COVID-19 but the patient is in a stable condition. There are currently 604

COVID-19 Feature Health

14 days ago

Fiji receives new machines that can do 16 COVID-19 tests at once per machine

Three new machines for the testing of COVID-19 have been installed in the Fiji Centre for Disease Control which will enable 16 instead of 4 tests to be run at once per ma

COVID-19 Health

14 days ago

Third day of vaccine roll-out in Nadera, Nadawa & Laqere

People in the greater Nadera, Nadawa and Laqere areas are still turning-up to get vaccinated today. It is the third day of the vaccine rollout in these areas this week

COVID-19-Vaccine

14 days ago

Over 220,000 people to be assisted with Government’s $50 cash payment today

More than 220,000 Fijians in Viti Levu will receive their $50 government assistance by this afternoon with a total payout of $11 million. This has been confirmed by th

COVID-19 Economy Feature

14 days ago

Farmer arrested for crossing the Nadali Containment area

A 38-year-old farmer who crossed the Nadali Containment area and came into Nausori Town has been taken into police custody. Acting Police Police Commissioner, Rusiate

Police Curfew

14 days ago

Health Ministry prepares to shift into a mitigation phase that ensures that healthcare resources are focused on caring for patients who develop severe illness from COVID-19

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says given the escalating number of new cases in the Lami-Nausori Containment zone, the Health Ministry is preparing to

COVID-19 Health Feature

14 days ago

Govt launches upgraded 2 bedroom house plan for Fijians living in rural and maritime areas

Fijians living in rural and maritime areas can now build better and stronger homes after the Ministry of Housing launched its upgraded two bedroom house plan which is a C

Government

14 days ago

FEMAT Field Hospital at the Vodafone Arena open 24 hrs

The FEMAT Field Hospital at the Vodafone Arena which is assisting CWM Hospital in the delivery of health care services in the Central Division is open 24 hours a day.

Health

14 days ago

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