Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue lights up to honour COVID-19-hit countries
Stunning images have surfaced on social media showing the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, lit up with the flags of all the countries that ha
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It's important people show basic human decency and stop vilifying an individual who has been identified as the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Fiji - Raj
The Director of Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says it is important that people show basic human decency and stop vilifying an individual in L
COVID-19: Damodar City Aquatic and National Fitness Centre shut down till further notice
The Fiji Sports Council has announced that Damodar City Aquatic Centre and the National Fitness Centre are closed until further notice. This is in accordance with the
Australia closes borders to stop coronavirus
A travel ban will be placed on all non-residents and non-Australian citizens coming to Australia, effective from 9pm on Friday. In making the announcement on Thursday,
COVID-19: Damodar Cinemas shut down till further notice
Damodar Cinemas has announced that as a COVID-19 precautionary measure, they will be closed until further notice. The company says it acknowledges the recent statement
COVID-19: Govt may invoke hardship provision in Consumer Credit Act
As some people have now been made redundant from their workplaces due to the slowdown in the economy and effects of COVID-19, Attorney General and Minister for Economy Ai
No specific enforcement measures for those who breach ban on gatherings of 20 or more - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they have not announced any specific measures regarding fines and penalties for those people that do no
All civil servants are advised to report to work
The Ministry of Civil Service says all civil servants are advised to report to work. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has announced heightened containment measures i
NZ to close its borders to anyone not a citizen or permanent resident - PM Ardern
The prime minister has confirmed that the New Zealand border will be closed to anyone who is not a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident from 11.59pm tonight. Chi
We were preparing for some time when Fiji will have the first case of COVID-19 - Omundson
Water Authority of Fiji CEO, Barry Omundson says they were preparing for some time when Fiji will have the first case of COVID-19 and they have a fairly good plan in plac
Govt to make announcement with respect to those who work in Lautoka and will be absent from work
The government will be making announcements soon with respect to how people who work in Lautoka but do not live there and how their absence from work will be treated.
COVID-19 patient is a 27-year-old flight attendant who had recent travel history to USA and NZ - Dr. Sahukhan
The Head of Health Protection at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Alisha Sahukhan says the COVID-19 patient is a 27-year-old flight attendant of Fiji Airw
No sense in running to the market and buying up massive amounts of goods - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainiamarama says essential goods will be available in the country and there is no need for people to rush and buy in large stocks.Bainimarama says
COVID-19: Gatherings of 20 or more people banned in Fiji
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has announced that gatherings of 20 or more people are now banned in Fiji after the confirmation of the first COVID-19 case.Gatherings
Health Ministry identifying those who were in contact with Lautoka man who tested positive for COVID-19
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that their team is in the process of identifying all those people who were in contact with the Lautoka man who has
Number of safety measures announced after first case of COVID-19 was confirmed
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has announced a number of measures to try to isolate and contain COVID-19 after the first case of coronavirus in Lautoka.Border Restric
Economic impact from COVID-19 could exceed TC Winston - AG
Minister for Economy and Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Fiji, and other small island developing states across the world, are bracing themselves for an economi
PM to make announcement following the confirmation of the first case of COVID-19 in Fiji
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama will make an announcement soon following the confirmation of the first case of COVID-19 in Fiji.As earlier highlighted on Legend FM New
University of Fiji cancels graduation ceremony due to COVID-19
The University of Fiji has cancelled its graduation ceremony that was scheduled to take place next Friday due to the advice from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry o
Government Preparedness and People’s Responsibility
The government already has secure isolation facilities up and running throughout Fiji, with the Central Division being served by Navua Hospital, the Western Division serv
COVID-19: Panic Buying Starts
People are continuing to flock to supermarkets to stock up on food and essential household items as the nation awaits the major announcement by Prime Minister Voreqe Bain