Another round of FNPF and Govt assistance announced
The Fiji National Provident Fund Acting CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu has today acknowledged Government’s continued support, especially since majority of the members acc
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Tudravu directs investigation regarding some officers trying to put a magnet on an officer’s arm after he was vaccinated
The Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has directed an internal investigation to be conducted concerning a magnet video which has gone viral on social media in
Parliament to debate the Bill to amend the Public Health Act which aims to bring fines for breach of COVID safe protocols
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has tabled a Bill in parliament to amend the Public Health Act 1935 which aims to bring in fines for offences which may include the f
35 new COVID-19 cases, 17 cases are from CWM Hospital
There are 35 new cases of COVID-19. 22 cases were recorded yesterday morning while 13 new cases were announced last night. All the new cases announced last nig
163,364 people have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine so far
163,364 people have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca so far, and the Head of the Vaccination Taskforce, Doctor Rachel Devi says they will co
$50 Govt assistance for individuals 18 years and over in Viti Levu who do not get any form of assistance
The Ministry of Economy has today rolled out a $10 million assistance package initially to support around 200,000 people affected by COVID-19 in the whole of Viti Levu.
FRIEND is making a lot of political mileage for its work – AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says non governmental organisation, Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises Development or FRIEND is making a lot of politic
It will be disappointing for parliament to say that front-liners are the super spreaders of COVID-19 – Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says it will be disappointing for parliament to say that front-liners are the super spreaders of COVID-19. While responding to
Parts of CWM Hospital and the Nadi Hospital now on lockdown after positive COVID-19 cases
Parts of the CWM Hospital in Suva and the Nadi Hospital are now on lockdown after positive COVID-19 cases were recorded. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James F
26 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed as of this morning
Fiji has recorded 26 new cases of COVID-19 as of this morning, which brings the total number of cases to 394 during the current outbreak. Permanent Secretary for Healt
FRIEND looks at sustainable livelihood options for people severely affected by COVID-19 in the West
Looking at sustainable livelihoods for those worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is something that the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises Development or FRIE
Osea Naiqamu resigns as Minister for Forestry but will remain as a MP
Minister for Forestry Osea Naiqamu has resigned from his position effective from today. In a statement, the Fijian Government says Naiqamu has taken this decision to f
RBF reduces interest rate on special lending facilities from 1% to 0.25%
The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board has reduced the interest rate from 1% to 0.25% for loans taken by financial institutions under its Import Substitution and Export Finance F
32 new COVID-19 cases, 13 cases from Nawaka
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms that 32 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded. In addition to the 23 new cases reported yesterday morning, t
29 new cases of COVID-19 recorded upto this morning
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong confirms that they have recorded an additional 6 cases last night and another 23 cases this morning. 2 cases are from
Police turn away many people from checkpoints within the containment zones because they did not have any valid reason to travel
Acting Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says they have turned away many people from checkpoints within the containment zones because they did not have any valid reaso
We have to strike the right balance to ensure that COVID-19 is managed by everyone & try to get businesses to operate and provide jobs & income – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they have to strike the right balance to ensure that COVID-19 is managed by everyone and also try to get people to
Only essential and Ministry approved businesses can operate in containment zone - Ali
Only essential businesses and those businesses approved by the Ministry of Commerce can operate in containment zones. While highlighting this, the Permanent Secretary
41 new COVID cases
18 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Saturday and another 23 new cases were recorded yesterday. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says all of these c
18 COVID-19 cases yesterday
18 new COVID-19 cases were recorded by the Ministry of Health yesterday and we are now awaiting the new cases from 6pm last night to 6pm this evening. Permanent Secre
On the spot fines to be in place soon for breaches of COVID-19 measures
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that the government will present the legislation to change enforcement of COVID emergency as soon as parliament sits which