FULL STORY: Health Ministry reviews protocols for gatherings in houses of worship
The Health Ministry confirms that they have reviewed their houses of worship protocols and will be providing an update after a meeting with religious leaders today. Pe
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Jone Vakarisi granted bail in alleged abduction case
Suva man, Jone Vakarisi has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court in the case where he is facing one count of abduction of a person under 18 years with intent t
Vakarisi fronts court for allegedly abducting a 17-year-old girl with intent to have carnal knowledge
Suva man, Jone Vakarisi appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court again this afternoon under heavy police presence and the case will be called again at 4pm for Police to arg
The battle against the COVID pandemic is about to end, we have proved our critics wrong and I’m in firm control – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic is about to end in the country, they have proved the critics wrong and he is in firm cont
Suva man to appear in court after being charged with one count of abduction of a 16 year old girl with intent to have carnal knowledge
A Suva man in his 30s will appear in the Magistrates Court today after being charged with one count of abduction of a person under 18 years with intent to have carnal kno
FULL STORY: A 9-year-old boy from Tailevu dies from COVID-19
A 9-year-old boy from Tailevu is one of the four new COVID-19 deaths announced by the Ministry of Health. He died at home on 3rd October 2021. Permanent Secretary f
Remittances rise by 18.7% to total $529.3 million in the year to August – RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says remittances, including mobile money transfers, rose by 18.7 percent to total $529.3 million in the year to August. This is compared to an
Ruling on the Freesoul sentencing matter to be delivered tomorrow
The ruling on whether the sentencing of Freesoul Limited will be transferred to the High Court or not will now be delivered tomorrow. Suva Magistrate Seini Puamau says
SODELPA disapproves Fiji Ports proposed increase in International Port Fees and Charges
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says they strongly disapprove the intent of the Fiji Ports Corporation Limited to increase their marine charges by 10 percent, and wharfage
58 people held at two different holding centres after the ugly brawl between youths and men from Mead Road Housing and Sukanaivalu Road
58 people are being kept in custody at two different holding centres after the ugly brawl between youths and men from Mead Road Housing and Sukanaivalu Road in Nabua yest
Suva Magistrate to rule in the sentencing matter of Freesoul today
Suva Magistrate Seini Puamau will deliver a ruling today on whether the sentencing of Freesoul Limited will be transferred to the High Court or not. Freesoul were foun
War on drugs continues after the seizure of $539.58 million worth of marijuana in Kadavu
The war on drugs continues in the country as Police gather information on the alleged cultivation and manufacturing of illegal drugs. Over the past few weeks, Police h
Police and RFMF officers stop major brawl at Mead Rd Housing
60 people were taken into Police with the assistance of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces officers after they managed to control a brawl at Mead Road Housing in Nabua
We are not out of the woods yet – Health Minister
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete is stressing that we are not out of the woods yet as we have seen countries like Singapore who have reached a vaccination perc
FULL STORY: Dr Fong says public engagement and compliance remains the main determining factor to preventing further transmission and preventing the need for severe restrictions and lockdown
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says going forward, they will be monitoring for COVID-19 transmission and disease; and intervening when cases cross the beyon
Formal sector reopening is really good news but the informal sector will need a bit of hand-holding - Kiran
FRIEND Fiji CEO, Sashi Kiran says businesses in the formal sector opening their doors to fully vaccinated people at 70% capacity from tomorrow is really good news because
New Nadi COVID-19 testing lab in the final stages of construction
The COVID-19 testing lab at the CAAF Compound in Namaka, Nadi which is in the final stages of construction will be able to produce COVID-19 test results with a 24-hour tu
Student charged for the alleged murder of Nausori taxi driver
An 18-year-old student has been charged with the alleged murder of a 60-year taxi driver last month. The victim who resided in Korociriciri, Nausori had been reported
FULL STORY: 74.4% of Fiji’s adult target population fully vaccinated
To date, 593,042 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 460,081 have received their second doses. This means 95.9% of adults have re
We want to ensure there is no disruption to education if there is a 3rd wave of COVID-19 – Kumar
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says if we do have a third wave of COVID-19 or if there are any natural disasters, they want to ensure there is no disruption to educ
17 national sporting organisations certified to resume non-contact sports and training from Monday
Seventeen national sporting organisations have met all requirements for the resumption of only non-contact sports and training from Monday 4th October under the framework