Iconic Taj Mahal shuts down amid coronavirus fears
India's iconic monument Taj Mahal has shut down to halt the spread of the coronavirus.The culture ministry said tens of thousands visit the "monument of love" every day a
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Travel restrictions widen to cover foreign nationals who have been present in Spain
Fiji has widened its existing travel restrictions to cover all foreign nationals who have been present in Spain within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji.From today
NFP leader calls for 35% pay cut for ministers, members of parliament and for positions right to the Director level
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says this is an opportune time for government and all of them as members of Parliament to show leadership and tak
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
Fiji 7s team free of COVID-19 - O’Connor
The Ministry of Health monitors the health of the Fiji 7s players whenever they go out of the country for a tournament and when they return home, and the Fiji Rugby Union
All Fijian rugby players and Fijians living in France are safe - French Ambassador
The French Ambassador to Fiji, Jean Francois Fitou is assuring Fijians that all Fijian rugby players and Fijians living in France are safe and they have the same access t
Premila Kumar questions businesses on how the government will pay for health facilities if taxes are reduced
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Premila Kumar has asked businesses on how the government will pay for health facilities and civil servants if they reduce govern
Current booking levels for next 3 months showing an approximate decline of 40% - FHTA
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says with all group hotel bookings cancelled and current booking levels for the next 3 months showing an approximate decline of 40%
Rugby Football Union suspends all activity in England due to COVID-19
The Rugby Football Union has suspended all levels of the game in England until 14th April because of coronavirus. The announcement came soon after the Premiership was
'Game of Thrones' actor says he tested positive for COVID-19
A "Game of Thrones" actor is the latest celebrity to say he's been diagnosed with the coronavirus. In a post made to Instagram, actor Kristofer Hivju, who played Tormu
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
An in-depth read on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, and Fiji's state of preparedness as we deal with the virus reaching our shores. More than 40 businesses in
Canada will be closing its borders to anyone who is not a citizen or a permanent resident - Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced Canada will be closing its borders to anyone who is not a citizen or a permanent resident. The new measure to miti
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma sends the first shipment of surgical masks and coronavirus test kits to the US
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has sent the first shipment of surgical masks and coronavirus test kits to the US.The Chinese billionaire tweeted two pictures of the pallets o
USP cancels graduation ceremony due to Covid-19
The University of the South Pacific has announced that the graduation ceremonies that was scheduled for this week has been cancelled due to COVID-19.The medal and prizes
Fijians may be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to Fiji from overseas - Dr. Waqainabete
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Fijians may be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to Fiji from overseas, even if they are not displa
Auckland's Polyfest cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak
Auckland's Polyfest has been cancelled following meetings between the organisers and the Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS). A statement from the Polyfest
Orlando Bloom coming home to self quarantine
According to Orlando Bloom, the coronavirus has him headed back to the US. The actor posted a video on his Instagram stories on Thursday revealing that he and the cast
Wolfpack suspend training after 4 players experienced symptoms of COVID-19
Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack have suspended training and stood down their entire UK-based staff after four players experienced symptoms of coronavirus. The
More COVID-19 cases outside of mainland China than inside the country where pandemic began
There have now been more reported cases of the novel coronavirus outside of mainland China than inside, according to numbers from the World Health Organization and public
Jacinda Ardern advises that all gathering of 500 or more people should be cancelled
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says gatherings of 500 or more people should be cancelled because of fears of Coronavirus. This covered indoor and
No confirmed COVID-19 cases in Fiji - Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed that there are no confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in Fiji. He says all 27 tests that have been conducted for COVID-