Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant
France has confirmed the first case in the country of the more contagious coronavirus variant recently identified in the UK. The French health ministry said the perso
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Harden fined US $50,000 for breaching COVID-19 protocols
The NBA has fined Houston Rockets star James Harden NZD $70,000 after ruling that he violated the league's COVID-19 protocols. The news came after video emerged of Ha
California man kills fellow COVID patient with an oxygen tank
A 37-year-old man who allegedly used an oxygen tank to beat to death a fellow Covid patient in his California hospital bed last week has been charged with murder and hate
New coronavirus strain from South Africa identified in UK
Two cases of another "more transmissible" strain of coronavirus has been detected in the United Kingdom. BBC News reports both people had travelled to South Africa, wh
COVID-19 reaches the Antarctic continent
COVID-19 has reached the Antarctic continent, which had so far been free of COVID-19. The Chilean army has reported 36 cases at its Bernardo O'Higgins research station
Inbound passenger flights to Fiji suspended to review COVID quarantine processes in light of new strain
The COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Taskforce has announced the suspension of all inbound passenger flights to Fiji between Thursday, 24th December and Monday, 28th December thi
Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak
Australian states and territories have begun enforcing entry bans on Sydney residents amid a growing coronavirus outbreak in Australia’s largest city. The borde
COVID: Nations impose UK travel bans over new variant
European nations have begun to impose travel bans on the UK after it reported a more-infectious and "out of control" coronavirus variant. Ireland, Germany, France, Ita
New Zealand and Australia agree on quarantine-free travel bubble
New Zealand has agreed to a quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia "in principle". NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says trips under the agreement could begin ea
Some families in the West have nothing to eat
The founder and CEO of FRIEND Fiji Sashi Kiran says the situation in the Western Division has continued to deteriorate with some families now surviving on one meal a day
New Mr Fiji Inoke Ligairi dedicates win to late Yanuyanudrua
Newly crowned Mr Fiji Inoke Ligairi has dedicated the win to former rival, the late Jekesoni Yanuyanudrua who passed away last year. Ligairi was crowned Mr Fiji for th
US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election
The US Supreme Court has rejected an unprecedented attempt to throw out election results in four battleground states that was backed by President Donald Trump. The law
US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
The US gave the final go-ahead today to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 3
NZ and Cook Islands announce quarantine-free travel bubble
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have agreed to open a quarantine-free travel bubble by end of March next year. In a joint statement this morning the Prime Ministers o
China asks cabin crew to wear nappies to reduce virus risk
China's aviation regulator has recommended cabin crew wear disposable nappies and avoid using the toilet to cut the risk of COVID-19 infection. The advice on nappies i
Sukuna Bowl Organising committee aims to raise $50,000 for charity
The FMF Sukuna Bowl Organising committee is aiming to collect $50,000 as part of its charity initiative to support children whose parents have been affected by the COVID-
Banks agree to extend repayment holiday to March 2021
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says banks have agreed to extend the loan repayment holiday till the 31st of March next year while approved FNPF members will soo
Union takes employer to court saying Lautoka lockdown was not an Act of God
Employees of Lautoka garment manufacturer, Danam (Fiji) Pte Limited who are members of the National Union of Workers have taken their employer to court as the union conte
No active COVID-19 case at CWM Hospital – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is no active case of COVID-19 at the CWM Hospital. Doctor Fong says the precautionary measures in place at
Companies come together to address domestic and sexual violence
28 companies have joined the RAKORAKO workshop series to help the private sector address childcare demands and workplace responses to domestic and sexual violence. Sev
Online tourism survey to assist local tourism operators to better package and price their products
An online tourism survey will start today through Vodafone Fiji and Digicel Fiji and other electronic platforms to enable local tourism operators better package and price