Two more COVID-19 relief measures to open on Monday for FNPF members
Two more COVID-19 relief measures will open on Monday for members of the Fiji National Provident Fund. They are for members who are working on reduced hours or wage ra
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NFP raises concerns after a motion on COVID-19 response inquiry gets rejected by the Parliamentary Business Committee
The National Federation Party says the rejection of a motion on COVID-19 response inquiry is a mockery of parliamentary democracy. NFP General Secretary Seni Nabou say
Lata and Anand front court for allegedly being in possession of drugs
A 24-year-old businesswoman of Cumming Street, Suva and a 39-year-old caretaker from Gaji Road, Samabula appeared before Magistrate Waleen George today after they were al
74 year old man and his 69 year old wife from Sabeto, Nadi succumb to COVID-19 on the same day
A 21-year-old woman from Solovi, Nadi who has lost both her grandparents due to COVID-19 on the same day is calling on Fijians to act now and get fully vaccinated for COV
Expect more wet weather and cool nights
You can expect wet weather to continue till Sunday as a weakening trough of low pressure lies just to the north of Fiji and is gradually moving away from the group. A
Nothing can treat the drop in oxygen in the blood at home – Kiran
“Nothing can treat the drop in oxygen in the blood at home and you need to get to a hospital as soon as possible if you are having difficulty in breathing and are s
Rabuka lodges application to register proposed People’s Alliance
The Registrar of Political Parties has received the application for registration by the proposed ‘People’s Alliance’. Former Prime Minister, Sitive
There is strong mobilization to do whatever it takes to help the Ministry of Health - Kiran
The CEO of Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji, Sashi Kiran says there is a significant drop in barrier and territory and a lot of
6 COVID-19 deaths reported in the Central Division and 7 from the West
Ministry of Health’s Head of Health Protection, Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says out of the 13 COVID-19 deaths recorded, 6 were reported in the Central Division and 7 were
Families are falling apart due to the stress that COVID has brought about – Kiran
The CEO of Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji, Sashi Kiran reveals families are falling apart because of the stress that COVID has
Fiji designated as very high risk and travel restrictions kick in from Sunday – NZ Govt
Fiji and Indonesia have been designated as very high risk, which limits travel from them to New Zealand. As of 11.59pm on 15th August 2021, travel to New Zealand from
Moodle being used by some schools, students continue to receive worksheets on a weekly basis
A few schools through the Ministry of Education have set up online learning platform, Moodle for their students where teaching materials are available for students and th
Ministry of Education will wait for Health Ministry’s clearance before bringing Year 13 students to schools
The Ministry of Education says they will wait for the Ministry of Health to assess the situation and give them clearance before they bring the Year 13 students back to sc
Chaudhry calls on Ministry of Sugar and FSC to pay cane farmers $14.99 owed to them and not $13.25 per tonne
The National Farmers Union has called on the Fiji Sugar Corporation and the Ministry of Sugar to pay cane farmers the full amount of $14.99 owed to them for their 2020 cr
Hangton Pacific denies allegations of forced labour
Hangton Pacific's General Manager Jitendra Mohan has categorically denied allegations by the US customs officials that their Hangton No. 112, fishing vessel was involved
Ministry urges all social welfare recipients to get vaccinated for COVID-19
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation is encouraging all social welfare recipients to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and protect themselves and their loved
FSC states it does not have appropriate level of return in its submission for an increase in sugar price
The Fiji Sugar Corporation says it does not currently have an appropriate level of return to run a financially sustainable business and these are effects of legacy issues
Ministry of Fisheries gathering information regarding accusation of forced labour on Hangton No. 112 fishing vessel
Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau says their offshore team is continuing to gather more information and look into the matter where the Hangton No. 112, a Fijian f
Businesses in Ba have gone into a double bubble strategy to ensure continuity – Amin
The Ba Chamber of Commerce says a number of businesses have reduced working hours of their staff and they have gone into a double bubble strategy to ensure business conti
Recruitment of election officials for 2022 general elections will commence on 1st of September
The Fijian Elections Office says the recruitment of election officials for the 2022 general elections will commence on the 1st of September 2021 and these are paid positi
Justice Quentin Loh re-appointed as a Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Fiji
The President of the Singapore International Commercial Court, Justice Quentin Loh’s appointment as a Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Fiji on a part-time b