Second coronavirus-related death in New Zealand
A second coronavirus-related death has been reported in New Zealand. A woman in her 90s died in Burwood Hospital in Christchurch. NZ Herald reports there are 44 new
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6 families refused to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms
Six families have already refused to be screened since community screening for symptoms of COVID-19 in the greater Suva area started this week. Health Minister Doctor
16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country
There are now 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says there are now 16 cases of COVID-19 in the country.Bainimarama says
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to make COVID-19 announcement soon
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to make COVID-19 announcement soon.Stay with Fijivillage for Live Coverage.
Family members get into a fight when one accuses the other of hiding toilet paper
A family in California in the US has experienced firsthand the effects of the toilet paper shortage in that country but their experience turned violent in their own home.
Taxi drivers don't need FNPF early withdrawal assistance forms witnessed by a Justice of Peace
The Fiji National Provident Fund has clarified that taxi drivers will not have to get their early withdrawal assistance forms witnessed by a Justice of Peace after some t
Confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 1.5M with 95,455 deaths
In World News now with a brief on the top COVID-19 headlines around the world. The confirmed coronavirus cases around the world has passed 1.5 million with 95,455 deat
Fiji Water Foundation donates bedding materials to support the Ministry of Health’s ongoing COVID-19 containment efforts
The Fiji Water Foundation in partnership with Comfort Home Furnishings has donated urgent bedding materials to support the Ministry of Health’s ongoing COVID-19 co
European Union to mobilise and redirect FJD295M to respond to COVID-19 pandemic in the Pacific
The European Union says it will mobilise and redirect FJD295 million to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in the Pacific. It says fifteen partner Pacific islands cou
60-year-old woman to front court for allegedly not self-isolating
A 60-year-old woman who allegedly breached mandatory self-quarantine measures after returning from overseas has been charged and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court
COVID-19: Don’t politicize this virus - Dr. Ghebreyesus
Don’t politicize this virus! That is the message from the Head of the World Health Organisation Doctor Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a passionate appeal to worl
3-year-old Thea Dauni takes home $250 by winning Legend FM’s Easter Eggo Deco Promo
3-year-old Thea Dauni has won Legend FM’s Easter Eggo Deco competition with Ram Sami and Sons – taking home $250. Eggo Deco required listeners to use egg
US Embassy Suva announces their government’s US$2.3 million commitment to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the Pacific
The US Embassy Suva has announced their government’s US$2.3 million commitment to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Pacific Islands region. Th
Fiji rugby heroes serving the frontline to combat COVID-19 and assist in the recovery efforts after TC Harold
Some of our rugby heroes are also serving on the frontline to combat COVID-19 and assist in the recovery efforts after Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold. Fiji Airways Nat
Stay strong, focus on recovery and continue to battle against COVID-19 - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the country has been hit by two body blows – COVID-19 and TC Harold – however, he is calling on all Fijians to stay s
There are no new COVID-19 cases - Tudravu
There are no new COVID-19 cases at this stage. Chief Medical Adviser, Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says they had done 5 tests and they have all come back negative. Fiji cu
Real Madrid players to take 10-20% pay cut amid coronavirus pandemic
Real Madrid's players coaches and "main directors" will take a pay cut of 10-20% this year as the club deals with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Football in S
Murimurivalu learns baking while on lockdown
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians fullback Kini Murimurivalu says when things return to normality, the first thing he will do is take his family out for dinner at their favouri
Movement restriction lifted for Viti Levu however national curfew from 8pm-5am still stands
The movement restriction that was in place for Viti Levu has been lifted however the national curfew that is from 8pm-5am still stands. National Disaster Management Of
COVID-19: Twitter boss pledges $1bn for relief effort
The founder of Twitter and payment app Square, Jack Dorsey says he will donate US $1bn towards efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. According to Dorsey, the don
Dana White securing private island to continue hosting fights amid COVID-19 crisis
UFC president Dana White says he is close to securing a private island to continue hosting fights during the coronavirus crisis. White says UFC 249 will go ahead on 18