South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat COVID-19
South Africa has introduced new restrictions, including another ban on alcohol sales, to help contain the spread of coronavirus. A night-time curfew has been imposed,
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Lakshmi Narayan Temple members come forward to help Fijians affected by COVID-19
Members of the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Suva have come forward with relief supplies to help Fijians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplies which includes sch
More than 200 people turn for the Nadi Food Drive
More than 200 people turned up for the food drive at NASA camp in Nadi today.Organizer, Biu Waqaniburotu says they did not expect the huge crowd but are blessed to have p
No slip-up in Fiji’s quarantine protocol as claimed in Fiji Sun article – Dr Fong
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has refuted claims made in an article written by the Fiji Sun that there was a slip-up in Fiji’s quaran
We will continue to get Fijians back home - Dr Fong
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says there is a significant list of Fijians who are away overseas and they will continue to work on getting them b
Health Ministry receives $500,000 worth of medical equipment from Japan
The Ministry of Health has received $500,000 worth of medical equipment from the Japan International Cooperation Agency. These equipment include thermometer scanner sy
Post Fiji launches hamper packs as a demand-driven initiative
Post Fiji has today launched five different hamper packs to make it easier for people and organisations to purchase groceries while maintaining measures to control the sp
BSP Life donates $30k to help families affected by COVID-19
BSP Life has donated $30,000 to help families affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation has been distributed to the Fiji Cancer Society – H
Five new COVID-19 cases
Five new COVID-19 cases.This means there have 8 border quarantine cases since 6th July 2020.All cases in stable condition.Only one of the cases having mild symptoms.All t
Important COVID-19 announcement by the Health Ministry at 3pm
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong will hold a press conference at 3 o’clock this afternoon in relation to COVID-19. Stay with us for the im
Fiji nationals who allegedly breached India’s lockdown guidelines granted bail
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Yogesh Karan has confirmed that they are liaising with the government of India about the Fiji nationals that have been
More than 500,000 COVID-19 cases in Africa
Africa now has more than a half-million confirmed coronavirus cases. More than 8700 cases were reported yesterday, overwhelming the country’s health services.
UNDP signs on to assist the Sai Prema Foundation
The United Nations Development Program has come forward to explore ways in which it can assist the Sai Prema Foundation do its work. Both organisations signed a memora
Coronavirus in Australia: Melbourne begins new shutdown
Australia's second-largest city has begun a second lockdown in response to a spike in new coronavirus infections. Melbourne's five million residents will be barred fro
Breach of curfew arrests last night linked to alcohol or grog
All ten breach of curfew arrests last night were related to alcohol or grog. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the Southern Division recorded 5 cases where all
PM confirms 115,000 Fijians have lost their jobs or have had their hours cut as a result of COVID-19
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama confirms that 115,000 Fijians or one third of the Fijian workforce have lost their jobs or have had their hours cut as a result of COVID
US passes 3 million coronavirus cases
More than three million people in the US have now tested positive for COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. Over 131,000 deaths have been reported, and toda
Police and LTA searching for a suspect of a hit and run accident
Police and the Land Transport Authority of Fiji are searching for a suspect of a hit and run incident which caused the death of a man in Saweni, Lautoka yesterday. LTA
New Covid case in NZ escaped isolation to go to a supermarket
A man with Covid-19 left managed isolation in Auckland for more than an hour and went to a supermarket in the central city. The man, New Zealand's latest COVID-19 case
Stringent measures in place to monitor people working in quarantine facilities – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete has assured the people of Fiji that all the health officials, hotel staff and members of the RFMF who look after people that
3 Marriott resorts to readjust workforce due to COVID-19
The Fiji Marriott Resort on Momi Bay and the Westin and Sheraton Resorts on Denarau Island have made a decision to readjust their workforce due to the impacts of COVID-19