Mobil Oil unveils largest premium fuel tank in Fiji
Mobil Oil (Fiji) unveiled its largest premium unleaded petrol tank at the Suva terminal that will support the company's supply of premium fuel to meet the growing demand.
Tag: COVID 19
Our secure border management meant COVID cases never presented a public risk – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says it is great news for people today as Fiji marks 180 days since the country has had a case of COVID-19 among the public. Bainima
As long as we engage in economic recovery there will always be a risk that cases can come into the community – Dr Fong
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says many people have been saying to him that Fiji’s borders are safe and why don’t you let loose.
Man who allegedly breached COVID-19 quarantine restrictions to front court today
A man in his 60s who allegedly breached COVID-19 quarantine restrictions while under quarantine at Nalagi Hotel in Nadi has been charged and will appear in the Nadi Magis
COVID-19 virus 'survives on some surfaces for 28 days'
Researches say the virus responsible for COVID-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days. The findings from
Trump Covid post deleted by Facebook and hidden by Twitter
Facebook has deleted a post in which US President Donald Trump had claimed COVID-19 was "less lethal" than the flu. Trump is at the White House after three days of hospit
Trump leaves hospital to continue COVID-19 treatment
US President Donald Trump has left hospital, three days after being admitted with Covid-19, vowing to be back on the campaign trail soon. He flew for the short trip ba
Solomon Islands reports first case of COVID-19
Solomon Islands have recorded their first case of COVID-19. The case was a student who had been repatriated from the Philippines earlier in the week. He tested posi
Doctor, student and 6 women caught drunk during curfew hours
Fifty-seven arrests for breach of curfew were recorded in the last two days which includes a 17-year-old student who was found drunk in the Southern Division and six wome
Investing even less than 1% of the budget on mental health will have a positive impact – Dr. Chang
Psychiatrist, Dr. Odille Chang says mental health is deemed to be the next pandemic and investing even less than 1% of the National Budget in this field will have an impa
Trump taken to hospital after exhibiting mild symptoms of COVID-19
US President Donald Trump has been taken to hospital less than 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus. Trump began displaying "mild symptoms" of COVID-19 yest
Donald Trump and Melania Trump test positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus, a stunning development just over a month away from Election Day. In a
Kiwis to be welcomed into NSW and South Australia as part of travel bubble
NSW and South Australia are set to be the first states to welcome New Zealand tourists as part of a travel bubble. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said today
Global COVID-19 death toll passes one million
The number of people worldwide who have died from Covid-19 has passed one million, with many regions still reporting surging numbers of new infections. According to a
Almost half of domestic violence cases linked to COVID-19 - Vuniwaqa
About 50% of women who called the National Domestic Violence helpline number 1560 were reporting a link between COVID-19 and an increase of violence which linked directly
US man given one year sentence for throwing parties at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic
A man in the US state of Maryland has been sentenced to one year in prison for throwing two large parties at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 42-year-old Shawn
FRIEND FIJI has processed over 1000 applications for food rations
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND has processed 1000 applications for food rations in about 5 weeks. This is done at the FRIEND
Samoa extends State of Emergency despite no COVID-19 cases
The Samoan government has extended its Covid-19 State of Emergency until 26 October. The Samoa Observer reported the weekend announcement by Cabinet will take the coun
WHO warns two million deaths 'very likely' even with vaccine
The World Health Organisation has warned the global coronavirus death toll could hit two million before an effective vaccine is widely used. The WHO's Head of Emergenc
Missing Chinese journalist who reported on the outbreak of COVID-19 found
A Chinese journalist who disappeared in February after reporting on the outbreak of the coronavirus has been found according to a friend. The whereabouts of Chen Qiush
Fiji’s fight against COVID-19 has been boosted with a donation by WHO
The World Health Organization has handed over personal protective equipment worth about $700,000 to Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete to support the healthcare