Health Ministry receives $142,000 worth of medical equipment from South Korea
The Ministry of Health has received $142,000 worth of medical equipment from South Korea via Korea International Cooperation Agency and CIAT alumni club. These equipme
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Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus. He took the test, after developing symptoms, including a high temperature. Bolsonaro has repe
Cawa Methodist Chapel to conduct Food Drive to assist 30 families in need
As Nadi continues to be one of the worst affected from the COVID-19 pandemic because of unemployment, members of the Cawa Methodist Chapel in Martintar, Nadi have come to
2 new border quarantine cases in Fiji
2 new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced today by the Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong.Doctor Fong says both are Fijian citiz
Travel between Fiji and the EU countries is impossible because there are no planes - Sujiro Seam
Travel between Fiji and the European Union countries is not impossible because of the list of restrictions from the EU but it is impossible because there are no planes.Th
Acting PS for Health to hold a press conference this afternoon in relation to COVID-19
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong will hold a press conference this afternoon in relation to COVID-19. Stay with us for the important announcem
New COVID-19 case does not pose a risk to the community – Dr Fong
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the 66-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from India does not pose any threat
Border between NSW and Victoria to close as southern state battles coronavirus outbreak
The border between New South Wales and Victoria will be closed after a meeting between the states’ premiers and the Australian Prime Minister. The announcement
New COVID-19 case in Fiji
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that Fiji has recorded a new case of COVID-19. It has been confirmed that the 66-year-old ma
Naisiroki helps community despite challenges with his business
Sitting back and hoping for the best was not an option for Adriu Naisiroki when he had to close his business in March this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 34-ye
Fiji included in UK quarantine free list for arrivals
Fiji has been included in the United Kingdom's quarantine free list for arrivals. This means people travelling from Fiji will not have to quarantine on arrival in Engl
Quarantine hotel sex scandal linked to coronavirus outbreak in Australian city of Melbourne
Australian officials have launched a judicial inquiry amid allegations a fresh coronavirus outbreak in the state of Victoria was sparked by some contracted workers not fo
Initial numbers show 115,000 workers affected by COVID-19 -ILO
The initial numbers from the workplace survey done by the Ministry of Employment and the International Labour Organisation shows that close to 115,000 Fijian workers have
Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha to provide meals to students affected by COVID-19 while Arya Pratinidhi Sabha making an assessment
The Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji will be providing meals to students attending their various schools who have been affected by COVID-19 while the Arya Pratinidh
162 peacekeepers remain in quarantine and to be tested after 14-day period
The 162 Fijians who returned to Fiji after completing peacekeeping duties in Sinai will remain in quarantine until they complete their 14-day period. According to a go
US buys nearly all of COVID-19 drug remdesivir
The US has bought almost all the world's upcoming supply of COVID-19 treatment drug remdesivir. The US health department has announced it will buy 500,000 doses for us
The situation will get worse before it gets better – FTUC
The National Secretary of the Fiji Trades Union Congress, Felix Anthony says they expect the situation to get worse before it gets better. Anthony says this is the tim
160 workers of Outrigger Resort resume work today
160 workers of the Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort have resumed work from today as the resort is slowly beginning to open up again. They are on reduced hours for now. G
Six drunk people arrested for allegedly breaching curfew
All six people arrested for curfew breaches between 11 o'clock last night and 4 o'clock this morning were found drunk by Police in public places. Police say the Wester
It would be 'dangerous' for New Zealand's border to be reopened as coronavirus continues to spread overseas - Ardern
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it would be "dangerous" for New Zealand's border to be reopened as coronavirus continues to spread overseas. He
Police, NFA and LTA receive care packs worth $130,000
The Fiji Police Force, National Fire Authority and Land Transport Authority were given care packs worth $130,000 by the FIJI Water Foundation to help implement Fijian Gov