Border Health Protection Unit established
A Border Health Protection Unit has been established to oversee and facilitate the health protection activities and programs conducted at our border and ports of entry to
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FULL STORY: Moderna vaccine to be rolled out from today by school clusters
The Health Ministry has released the dates, clusters and venues for the vaccination of children from 15 to 17 years of age across Fiji. Through the Ministry of Educati
NFP labels parliament question to AG on Household and Income Expenditure Survey as a softball
A question set to be asked tomorrow in parliament on the Household Income and Expenditure Survey results has been labelled a softball question by the National Federation
129 drivers booked for speeding in the last 24 hours
129 drivers were booked for speeding by Police from 6am yesterday to 6am this morning. Police say the Western Division recorded the highest number of bookings with 83
Telecom Fiji makes public payphones free
Fijians will now be able to make calls for free from any Telecom Fiji payphones to any emergency line and Telecom landlines in Fiji. It is the latest in a series of in
Yanu Boyz release music video of “Noqu Dina†featuring Natalie Raikadroka
Fiji's newest boy band – Yanu Boyz have finally released the music video for their popular debut single “Noqu Dina†featuring Natalie Raikadroka. Th
FULL STORY: 161 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has 161 new cases of COVID-19 to report for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday and there are no new COVID-19 deaths. 101 cases are from the Western Di
Health Ministry to increase capability to facilitate local repatriations over the coming weeks
The Health Ministry says over the coming weeks they will increase their capability to facilitate repatriation by the creation of safe and secure quarantine corridors that
Vaccinated Fijians under 18 can now take part in the Win Together Sweepstakes draw following parental consent
Any person below the age of 18 who receives a COVID-19 vaccine can now participate in the Win Together Sweepstakes draw. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says thos
Moana Pasifika sign 30 players ahead of Super Rugby debut
Moana Pasifika has signed a bulk of their playing squad ahead of their debut season in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition. The Auckland-based franchise was grant
This pandemic cannot serve as a model for future health disasters - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama stresses that the sooner we achieve equitable access to healthcare and the resources to build resilient health systems, the better off a
Children from 15-17 years can now be registered for vaccination online
You can now register your child for vaccination through the Vaccine Registry before onsite vaccination starts on Monday. Online registration is available on vra.digita
Another man charged and fronts court for alleged arson cases in Taveuni in July
Another man has been charged in relation to a series of alleged arson cases in Taveuni in July. He is a 25-year-old farmer from Dreketi Village in Taveuni. Viliame
France recalls ambassadors in US and Aus amid security pact row
France has said it is recalling its ambassadors in the US and Australia for consultations in protest at a security deal which also includes the UK. BBC News reports as
US admits Afghanistan drone strike killed civilians
The US has admitted that a drone strike in Kabul days before its military pullout killed 10 innocent people. BBC News reports a US Central Command investigation found
132 new COVID-19 cases
Fiji recorded 132 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. 36 cases are from the Western Division, 95 cases are from the Central Divisi
FULL STORY: 3 new COVID-19 deaths
3 new COVID-19 deaths have been reported for the period of 9th to 15th September 2021. All deaths were reported from the Western Division. The first COVID-19 death
197 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has recorded 197 new cases of COVID-19 and there are four COVID-19 deaths to report for the period of 8th to 16th July. All four deaths were reported from the Cen
Man charged for arson cases in Taveuni in July
A 19-year-old man from Naqara, Taveuni has been charged for his alleged involvement in cases of arson in Taveuni in July. He has been charged with one count of attempt
Qantas confirms 2021 travel dates to Fiji, US, UK, NZ & Singapore for double-vaxxed Aussies
Qantas is preparing for international travel to recommence in a matter of months for the first time in almost two years. Australia's national carrier is now accepting
483 COVID-19 cases in Kadavu
Kadavu now has a total of 483 cases after 9 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says nine patients are curre