World’s largest lockdown extended
India has extended its lockdown for another two weeks as it attempts to curb the spread of coronavirus. BBC News reports the Indian government's disaster response auth
Tag: COVID 19
A businessman and 2 juveniles appear in court for allegedly playing basketball in Namaka, Nadi
19 people including three juveniles who allegedly breached COVID-19 related restrictions in the Western Division have been released on bail. Three people which include
38 arrests made last night for curfew breach
38 arrests were made last night for breach of curfew regulations. There were no arrests in the Central Division. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the Southe
Trump says US reopening, 'vaccine or no vaccine'
US President Donald Trump says the US will reopen, "vaccine or no vaccine", as he announced an objective to deliver a coronavirus vaccine by year-end. He compared the
ILO provides a grant of $78,828 to roll out survey at workplaces
The International Labour Organisation has provided a grant of $78,828 to the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations to assist in the rolling-out of
Fiji Corrections Service and the Judiciary in talks to convene court hearings through Skype conferencing
The Fiji Corrections Service and the Judiciary are in discussions to convene court hearings through Skype which will not require inmates or remandees to be taken to the c
12 arrested for playing soccer at Queen Elizabeth Drive beachfront
12 arrests were made for breach of sporting activities in the Central Division as a group of men were found playing soccer at the Queen Elizabeth Drive beachfront yesterd
182,892 Fijians assisted in declared disaster areas after TC Harold
A total of 182,892 Fijians have been provided with relief assistance so far in Fiji’s declared disaster areas after TC Harold. This was highlighted by the Minis
US Speaker of House of Representatives, Pelosi proves personal style is still important with her face mask
Nancy Pelosi is taking the global pandemic very seriously as the US Speaker of the House of Representatives and a congresswoman. Americans, by and large, look to her for
Single non contact sports like golf, tennis and volleyball allowed but their clubs cannot open
People can play single non-contact sports like golf, tennis and volleyball. However, Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho stresses that the clubs are to remain closed.
Minister for Economy to announce more support for the unemployed in partnership with the FNPF
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says early next week, the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will announce the second round of COVID-19 unemployment benefits to
More than 800,000 Fijians screened and new contact tracing app developed
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they have already health screened over 800,000 Fijians through the largest healthcare mobilisation campaign in Fijian history, and
Health directives remain in relation to COVID-19 to avoid second wave of cases – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has announced that the health directives will remain for now as Fiji does not want to risk a second wave of COVID-19. Fiji currently
Positive COVID-19 cases in world's largest refugee camp
Two Rohingya refugees have tested positive for coronavirus in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh, officials say. A government doctor told the BBC News thes
Any rugby will start after 4 weeks of training for players following any relaxations to hold sporting competitions - FRU
The Fiji Rugby Union says all their plans are ready based on their Return to Play Protocol and any competition that will be allowed to kick off based on any relaxation in
IOC expects costs of up to US $800 million for delayed Tokyo Games
The International Olympic Committee expects to bear costs of up to US $800 million for its part in the organisation of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, now due to be st
Singh takes up a stall at Laqere Market after losing his job due to COVID-19
24-year-old Nikhil Singh is hoping that selling vegetables at the new Laqere Market will improve his family's situation as he has lost his job because of COVID-19. Sin
Australia donates AUS $12.25 million to Fiji as part of COVID-19 relief assistance
The Australian government has donated AUS$12.25 million to the Fijian Government as part of their COVID-19 relief assistance. While receiving the donation Minister for
Unemployed people to be assisted financially if they take part in Tree Planting Programme
To help those that have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry for Forestry will be establishing a programme where people have to plant trees and they
Fiji receives $175,000 worth of relief supplies from the US
The United States has donated over $175,000 worth of locally-sourced COVID-19 relief supplies to Fiji. The donation includes over 1,400 litres of hand sanitizer, 1,000
Veilomani Food Bank Initiative receives further boost
The Veilomani Food Bank Initiative today received further boost as it received a truckload of food items from the New Zealand, Australia, US, UK and Japan government.