NRL season suspended due to COVID-19
The NRL has suspended its season indefinitely and told players to stop training as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Desperate to play through the crisis, the leag
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COVID-19: pandemic is 'accelerating'
The World Health Organisation is warning the coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating". 350,000 confirmed cases worldwide, with nearly 15,000 deaths and almost 100,000 pe
12 new ventilators added to the 50 that's already in use in the country - Dr. Waqainabete
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed that the country has 50 ventilators that they use for patients on an on going basis and the ministry has pro
146 tested for COVID-19 - Sahukhan
The Head of Health Protection at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Aalisha Sahukhan says the one year two-month-old baby who has tested positive for COVID-
Man to appear in court tomorrow for allegedly spreading false news on Facebook
A 41-year-old Makoi man will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court tomorrow for allegedly spreading false news on Facebook which created fear about COVID-19. He has bee
Don’t harm yourself by taking part in illegal large gatherings - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama stresses that the 20 people limit on gatherings applies to weddings, parties, concerts, sports events, religious services, funerals - e
3rd case of COVID-19 confirmed in Fiji
The third case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Fiji. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama confirms that the first patient’s one-year old nephew has also contrac
Canada refuses to go to Tokyo Olympics unless Games postponed
Canada won't have a team at the Tokyo Olympics unless the Games are postponed by a year -- a bold move that would at least give Canadian athletes some sense of direction
COVID-19: New Zealand to move to lockdown in 48 hours
New Zealand's COVID-19 alert level has risen to three and the country will go into a full lockdown in 48 hours. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed after 48 ho
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
Fiji 7s team continue with their preparation for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The Fiji Rugby Union has given the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team training programs to continue with their preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. C
No face to face classes and exams at all three universities in Fiji today
There will be no face to face classes and exams at all University of South Pacific, Fiji National University and University of Fiji campuses in Fiji after the confirmatio
Pacquiao 'Not Afraid To Die' helping Filipinos during COVID-19 pandemic
Philippines boxing great Manny Pacquiao says "he's not afraid to die" while trying to help poor people in the country during the coronavirus pandemic. The Filipino ico
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
Germany bans groups of more than two to curb virus
Germany has expanded curbs on social interactions to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak, banning public gatherings of more than two people. In a televised address
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.
IOC to make decision on Tokyo 2020 Olympic game 4 weeks time
The International Olympic Committee is considering a postponement of Tokyo 2020, and has given itself a deadline of four weeks to make a decision. The International Ol
Singapore reports 1st two coronavirus deaths
Two people have died of the coronavirus in Singapore. It is the first confirmed fatalities in the Southeast Asian nation. They were a 75-year-old female Singaporean, a
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
Tell the truth to authorities - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says it is vital – and he cannot stress this enough – that everyone in Fiji tells the truth to authorities, border agents,
Satellite hospitals to be set up in Sigatoka and Rakiraki today
Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says they are looking at setting up satellite hospitals in Sigatoka and Rakiraki from today to cater for the services that are ne