FULL STORY: 72.5% adults in Fiji are now fully vaccinated
592,242 adults in Fiji have so far received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 448,128 people are now fully vaccinated. This means that 95.8% adults have r
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We are hoping to get 220,000 Pfizer doses for children aged between 12 to 17 years – Dr Fong
The Fijian Government and their development partners are working on procuring Pfizer vaccines for children aged between 12 to 17 years. Permanent Secretary for Health
As long as the people around children are fully vaccinated and spaces such as houses of worship are well ventilated, that should be enough – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says their current position is that as long as the people around children are fully vaccinated and spaces such as houses of w
We have received complaints against a church pastor who allegedly demolished a Hindu God’s idol – Raj
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has received three complaints regarding the incident where a church pastor allegedly demolished a Hindu God’s
Police investigating video which shows two youths being allegedly forced to perform sexual acts
Police are currently investigating a video circulating on social media which is showing two youths being allegedly forced to perform sexual acts. They are pleading wit
FULL STORY: 29 COVID-19 deaths from 6th July - 17th Sep
The Health Ministry says they have 29 COVID-19 deaths to report for the period of 6th July 2021 to 17th September 2021. Twenty-eight COVID-19 deaths were reported from
All students will progress to the next level in the next academic year
All students will progress to the next level in the next academic year which will have four school terms. Minister for Education Premila Kumar says the first school te
Curfew to start from 10pm today - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed with 70% of adults now fully vaccinated in Fiji, the curfew hours will be 10pm to 4am from today. Bainimarama has twee
Chief Justice strikes out case against 'no jab, no job' policy filed by Aman Ravindra Singh
Chief Justice Kamal Kumar has struck out the 'no jab, no job' policy case that was filed by Lautoka lawyer, Aman Ravindra Singh due to non appearance. Singh had filed
Fiji is in the top 5 countries of rising new HIV infections in the Asia Pacific region for the 15 to 24 year age group - Ratu Epeli
Speaker of Parliament and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for the Pacific Region, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says according to the Global AIDS Monitoring Report, Fiji is in the top
Bookings for failure to wear a mask in a public place remains high – Police
Police say bookings for failure to wear a mask in a public place remains high despite repeated calls made by the Ministry of Health on the need for Fijians to remain caut
Man found dead in Sawani was reported missing on Sunday
Police say the body that was found in Qiolevu in Sawani has been identified as a 60-year-old taxi driver of Korociriciri in Nausori. Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the
FULL STORY: We are preparing for the lifting of international travel restrictions and other social and workplace engagement restrictions - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they are preparing for the lifting of international travel restrictions and other social and workplace engagement re
Police investigate the discovery of the body of a taxi driver in Qiolevu, Sawani
Police are investigating the discovery of the body of a taxi driver in Qiolevu, Sawani. At this stage, Police can only confirm a case of interest following the discove
Fiji Airports ramps up its Nadi International Airport operations in anticipation of the reopening of our borders in December
Fiji Airports is ramping up its Nadi International Airport operations in expectation and anticipation of the reopening of our borders. Fiji Airports Acting CEO, Isei T
FTA wants school curriculum to be redesigned for all years
The Fijian Teachers Association says the Curriculum Advisory Services of the Ministry of Education should consult, get expert advice and redesign the curriculum for years
Fiji Day public holiday on Sunday 10th Oct this year
Fiji Day is a public holiday on Sunday October 10th this year while Monday 11th October will be a normal working day. Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala has clarifi
FULL STORY: 68.9% of Fiji's adult target population fully vaccinated
As of the 25th September 2021: 591,293 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the vaccine and 425,902 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary f
The public must remain cautious about how they engage in the greater freedoms they will enjoy - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong stresses that the public must remain cautious about how they engage in the greater freedoms that they will enjoy. He s
Preetika Prasad is now the Acting Solicitor General
President Jioji Konrote has appointed Preetika Priyadarshni Prasad as the Acting Solicitor-General. In a statement, the Fijian Government says Prasad who has served in
Oleksandr Usyk is the new heavyweight champion
Oleksandr Usyk is the new WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight world champion. He wins it on points. Anthony Joshua is beaten. The scores are 117-112, 116-112,