We are targeting to rebuild 32 severely damaged schools in 6 months - Jokhan
The Education Ministry is targeting to complete rebuilding the 32 severely damaged schools in the Northern Division in 6 months. These schools are currently being temp
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19,000 families to receive $100 a month for next 4 months - Ali
More than 19,000 families most-affected by the impacts of COVID-19 will receive $100 a month over the next four months through digital cash transfers. This is being do
6 typhoid cases recorded in Vanua Levu
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed there are six cases of typhoid in Vanua Levu and they are working with the patients and their communities to kee
No charges will be laid against the AG – DPP
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has decided that no charges will be laid against the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, in relation to his alle
School to start for students on Jan 19th – Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has clarified that school will start on the 18th of this month for teachers and 19th of this month for students. She made this comme
Prices of Bounty Rum and Fiji Bitter to increase from the 18th of this month
Paradise Beverages has confirmed that the price of Bounty Rum and Fiji Bitter will increase from the 18th of this month. General Manager, Michael Spencer says despite
US Capitol secured, woman dead after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Biden's win
The US Capitol is once again secured but a woman is dead after supporters of President Donald Trump breached one of the most iconic American buildings, engulfing the nat
6,000 students in TC Yasa affected areas to be assisted with school bags and stationery
6,000 students in TC Yasa affected areas will be assisted with school bags and stationery when they return for classes in this academic year. This assistance will be c
4 new border cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health has today announced four new border cases of COVID-19. Permanent Secretary Dr. James Fong says the 1st case is a 35-year-old man who travelled f
Two police officers charged for allegedly assaulting suspects in drug case
Two police officers are part of 46 people charged for a total of 46 counts of separate serious offences last month. These two police officers were charged with assault
4 cops who allegedly assaulted a man last month suspended with half pay
Four police officers based at the Totogo Police Station have been suspended with half pay and are awaiting internal disciplinary processes for their alleged involvement i
We will not pressure parents or students – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they will not pressure parents and students on uniform, footwear and stationery as all they want is for students to return to schoo
TISI Sangam to purchase $30,000 worth of stationery for students affected by TC Yasa in the North
TISI Sangam will spend $30,000 to purchase stationery for students that have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa in the Northern Division. President, Sadasivan Naic
All COVID-19 vaccines prevent people from getting severely sick but are less useful in preventing transmission – Dr. Fong
The Ministry of Health says all COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved for use are effective in preventing a person from getting severely sick if infected by the disea
Empower Pacific provides psychosocial support to those affected by TC Yasa
A non-governmental organisation providing psychosocial support to Fijians affected by TC Yasa says there has been a long-lasting impact on mental health due to factors su
UNICEF provides temporary learning classrooms and learning materials
Education supplies and technical support are being provided by UNICEF to the Education Ministry to strengthen the country’s Tropical Cyclone Yasa response and safe
Consumption spending noted weak outcomes in 2020 while personal remittance inflows have been strong - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says partial indicators for consumption spending have noted weak outcomes in 2020 and cumulative to November, VAT collections fell by an annual 3
Police officer amongst 16 people charged for serious sexual offences last month
A Police officer was charged with the sexual assault of a woman after a drinking party in December, last year. There was one incident where a 28-year-old man was charg
Relief has reached every affected community - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says relief has reached every affected community in the Northern and Eastern Divisions with more than 37,000 food ration packs and non-f
Fiji looking at replicating protocols observed for HMAS Adelaide with the Bula Bubble - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are looking at replicating the COVID-19 protocols practiced after the arrival of the HMAS Adelaide from Australia with
Two men discharged from hospital after a stabbing incident in Nabua
Two men who were admitted in the CWM Hospital after a stabbing incident at Mead Road Housing in Nabua this morning have been discharged while the third victim remains adm