NZ to provide $60 million in budget support
The New Zealand Government has offered a grant contribution of approximately $60 million in budget support to Fiji in response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-
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US will work in solidarity with Fiji and the rest of the world in mapping the way forward to revive the global economy – Kerry
The United States Special Presidential Envoy on Climate, Secretary John Kerry has assured Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama that the US will work in solidarity with Fiji
Cabinet meeting held at Ro Lalabalavu House
A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is being held at Ro Lalabalavu House. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong, Acting Police Co
PM and cabinet ministers meet with Health Ministry officials
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and other cabinet ministers met Health Ministry officials in Toorak regarding the next steps to take in relation to the COVID-19 cases
Fiji commends ADB for its support
Fiji has commended the Asian Development Bank for its timely support with the policy-based financing of FJ$407.3 million and its cooperation and willingness to work with
Gender based violence in the Pacific is sadly an epidemic and it is a mark of embarrassment on our region – Vuniwaqa
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa says in the Pacific, gender-based violence is sadly an epidemic and it is a mark of embarrassment
If a significant proportion of the population is not protecting itself that puts everybody else in danger – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they have asked Police to be on the watch out for people who are not following COVID safety guidelines such as gathe
AG to have press conference at 7pm tonight
Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will have a press conference at 7pm tonight. Stay with fijivillage for live coverage.
CSO Alliance calling for govt to tell Fijians about their plans
The Fiji CSO Alliance for COVID-19 Humanitarian Response says cabinet ministers need to come forward now and tell Fijians about the plans they have in store for people af
The lockdown food assistance program was run by the Ministry of Economy and was govt funded – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says the food assistance provided in the Suva-Nausori lockdown zone over the weekend was run by the Ministry of Economy and w
Email account set-up for food ration packs
An email account has been set up for people who require food ration packs within the Suva- Nausori corridor. The email address is covid19rations@gmail.com The gove
PM and AG visit Fiji Procurement Office yard where food rations are being loaded
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today visited the Fiji Procurement Office yard where food rations are currently being loaded.
Divisional Commissioners are now identifying and setting up community isolation facilities - Seruiratu
Minister for Defence and National Security, Inia Seruiratu says the four Divisional Commissioners have commenced work to identify and set up community isolation facilitie
Australian govt gives grant assistance of $AUS35 million for direct budget support
Grant assistance of AUD$35 million from the Australian government was received today by Minister for Economy and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum at Suvavou House.
We must all be more vigilant about our health and the health of those around us – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama made visits on the ground to Police Officers manning the containment zone borders in Suva yesterday. Bainimarama says our Police are
Doctor Fong to have a COVID-19 press conference this afternoon
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong will have a press conference on COVID-19 this afternoon. The time is yet to be confirmed. Stay with Legend FM for u
I can’t expect everyone to get it right the first time – Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says are trying to get COVID-safe measures in all businesses and it will be a gradual process they will go through.
AG back in Suva
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum arrived in Suva yesterday after being in quarantine for 14 days in Nadi. He went straight into an all-important meeting at the He
Face-to-face registration for Pacific Labour and Seasonal Workers Scheme suspended from next Monday
The face-to-face registration for Pacific Labour and Seasonal Workers Scheme will be suspended from next Monday until further notice. Ministry of Employment says they
Cunningham woman tests positive for COVID-19 and new guidelines announced for Viti Levu
A woman is a new COVID-19 case from CunninghamHigh-risk businesses such as gyms, cinemas, bars, taverns, gaming centres cannot open for the next 14 daysNon-work gathering
Social Welfare criteria and processing are still open and continues for vulnerable people and families - Poole
The Social Welfare criteria and processing are still open and continues for vulnerable people and families with the existing criteria for applications for the Social Pens