Measures for those who travelled on Fiji Airways FJ1916
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says from tomorrow, there will be no more scheduled passenger Fiji Airways travel into or out of Fiji until further notice. Bainimarama
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Fiji Airways to operate supplementary Nadi-Apia and Apia-Nadi flights tomorrow
Fiji Airways confirms that they will operate supplementary Nadi-Apia and Apia-Nadi flights tomorrow to assist citizens and residents to return home. The airline compan
People who have been affected by job losses, asked to contact their creditors for some relief assistance
With the coronavirus pandemic causing many workers to lose work hours or even be unemployed for a few months, the Consumer Council of Fiji says it is more important than
COVID-19 Budget : Govt identifies two categories of people that can be assisted
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they have to be able cater for different type of scenarios in the COVID-19 Response Budget and the
Construction Industry Council hoping Govt will give adequate compensation to workers
The head of the Construction Industry Council says they are hoping that the government will be making adequate compensation to workers in the construction industry if the
People line-up at outside Westpac Bank and FNPF today
People lined up outside Westpac Bank and FNPF today as they are now limiting the number of people to entering their offices and branches. People queued outside the Wes
Fuel supply remains sufficient - Kumar
Minister for Industry and Trade, Premila Kumar confirms that fuel supply as it stands remains sufficient as companies have 2 to 3 months’ worth of product supply,
Fiji Fashion Week has been postponed till November
The Fiji Fashion Week has been postponed till November. It was supposed to be held in May but due to the COVID-19, they have moved it to November. Fiji Fashion Week
Some hotel operators may shutdown because of low number of tourist arrivals in the country
Some hotel operators may shutdown in a few weeks time for a period of 2 months because of the low number of tourist arrivals in the country caused by the COVID-19 global
Telecom, EFL and WAF looking for some initiatives to ease burden on customers
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that they are talking to Telecom, Energy Fiji Limited and Water Authority of Fiji about some i
Investigation now underway after outlet found selling drink claiming to be the arch enemy of COVID-19
There is no herbal drink that can stop COVID-19.
COVID-19: Australia closes down all non-essential services
Australia is shutting down non-essential services as coronavirus cases rise rapidly in the country. Pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas, and places of worship will be shut from
FCCC limit sale of essential items to two per customer
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has limited the sale of essential items, like biscuits and canned goods, to two per customer to curb panic or bulk buying.
Fijians stranded in countries for which flights have been cancelled to notify Fijian embassies in those countries
Fiji Airways says Fijians stranded in countries for which flights have been cancelled with immediate effect will have to notify Fijian embassies in those countries of the
People seek assistance on travel plans from Fiji Airways
Many people lined-up at the Fiji Airways office in Suva to get clarification, change flights schedule and ask for assistance from Fiji Airways officials on their travel p
Vodafone and Digicel announce their COVID-19 Relief Packages
Vodafone and Digicel have both announced their COVID-19 Relief Packages which includes free data, SMS and calls. Vodafone Regional CEO, Pradeep Lal says all their prep
Fiji Airways suspends 95% of its international flights
Fiji Airways has suspended 95% of its international flights in response to the COVID-19 impact around the world. While making the announcement, the Minister for Economy a
Disinfecting and cleaning work has been increased in all municipal council areas - Kumar
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says disinfecting and cleaning work has been increased in all municipal council areas, especially in Lautoka. Kumar says t
FCCC to constantly monitor retailers on keeping all products available
Retailers have been asked by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to exercise their judgement based on customer and store locations to limit sales for customers
RBF reduces overnight policy rate from 0.50% to 0.25%
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board has reduced its overnight policy rate or lending rate to 0.25% from 0.50% to the commercial banks following the RBF’s assessment of
NZ govt unveils $12b coronavirus financial package to focus on wage subsidies
The New Zealand government has unveiled a $12.1 billion support package for the New Zealand economy, with almost half of the cash to be spent on a wage subsidy package fo