Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Justin Gatlin part of test event at stadium
Justin Gatlin was one of 420 athletes to take part in a test event at an empty Olympic stadium as preparations continue for the delayed Tokyo games. The event was held
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Michael Jordan: Basketball legend's North Carolina jersey sells for a record US $1.38 million
A game-worn jersey belonging to Michael Jordan from his second season at the University of North Carolina sold for a record US $1.38 million. It is the only known shir
Complaints over Chiefs' post-final party
Hours after the Chiefs’ loss in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final, a post-match function is alleged to have ended with players or supporters found naked in hotel corr
73 FNPF members so far assisted under COVID-19 Response Home Loan Assistance
73 FNPF members have so far been assisted under the COVID-19 Response Home Loan Assistance which commenced on 1st April 2021. The assistance enables members to dip int
FEMAT Field Hospitals anticipated to be operational by tomorrow - Dr. Tudravu
Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Jemesa Tudravu says they anticipate the FEMAT Field Hospitals at the old Government Supplies building in Natokowaqa and Nadovu Park in Lautoka t
6 COVID cases are under investigation – Dr. Sahukhan
Fiji now has 49 active cases as we have recorded 7 new locally transmitted cases. The Head of the Health Protection, Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says 6 cases are under investi
Some persons with disabilities may not be able to wear face masks due to a disability or medical condition – Raj
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says it is vital for everyone to work collectively in ensuring that persons with disabilities and homeless persons are
Feakes reveals that Australia will provide more COVID-19 vaccines
Australia is committed to providing Fiji with more COVID-19 vaccines. This was the message by the Australian High Commissioner to Fiji John Feakes while handing over t
Fiji receives 21,600 vaccines from COVAX
Fiji has received a further 21,600 AstraZeneca vaccines from COVAX. The Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong had earlier said they expect 64,800 of the 10
Nervous wait for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, after Sydney COVID-19 community cases
New Zealand Rugby and their Australian counterpart will watch nervously, after quarantine-free travel with New South Wales was paused. Flights to the Aussie state have
6,632 FNPF members paid for the COVID-19 lockdown relief
6,632 FNPF members have so far been paid $1.45 million for the COVID-19 lockdown relief, which opened on Monday 26th April, 2021. $1.16 million was members own money w
10,000 AstraZeneca vaccines arrives from Australia
An initial 10,000 Australian-made AstraZeneca vaccines have arrived in Fiji. The Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, John Feakes says Australia continues to assist F
42 active cases of COVID-19 – Dr Sahukhan
Fiji currently has 42 active cases of COVID-19 in isolation. The Head of Health Protection Dr. Aalisha Sahukhan says 9 are border quarantine cases, 29 are locally tran
A lockdown has to serve a purpose – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong says a lockdown is not something you just throw in and then think about what to do, you think about what you will do in a lo
Moving forward we may explore a legislative framework to help in making sure people who need to be tested for COVID-19 are swabbed – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says moving forward they may explore other legislative frameworks to help them in making sure that people who need to be test
Jarryd Hayne gets five years and nine months jail term
Former Fiji Bati star Jarryd Hayne has been sentenced to a maximum five years and nine months jail for the sexual assault of a woman on the night of the 2018 NRL Grand Fi
16-year-old arrested as he tried to cross the border in Wainibuku
A 16-year-old student from Rokara Settlement in Khalsa Road has been arrested after he was trying to cross the border in Wainibuku near Rups Nakasi. 53 people have bee
Fijian flair in Super Rugby Aotearoa final
Sevu Reece and George Bower will start for the Crusaders while Pita Gus Sowakula will start for the Chiefs when the two teams collide during the Super Rugby Aotearoa fina
16 year old arrested as he tried to cross the border in Wainibuku
A 16-year-old student from Rokara Settlement in Khalsa Road has been arrested after he was trying to cross the border in Wainibuku near the Rups Nakasi. 53 people have
9 more patients have recovered from COVID-19
The two soldiers who are the latest border quarantine cases are a 33-year-old and a 46-year-old who returned from peacekeeping duties from Sinai on the 27th of last month
Shop N Save donates $35,000 worth of grocery vouchers for front-line workers
The Ministry of Defence, National Security and Policing, Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, and the Ministry of Health has received 35,000 dollars wo