COVID-19: pandemic is 'accelerating'
The World Health Organisation is warning the coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating". 350,000 confirmed cases worldwide, with nearly 15,000 deaths and almost 100,000 pe
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12 people appear in court today for allegedly breaching COVID-19 restrictions in Lautoka lockdown area
12 people appeared in court today for allegedly breaching the COVID-19 restrictions in the Lautoka lockdown area. All have being charged with disobedience of lawful or
3rd case of COVID-19 confirmed in Fiji
The third case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Fiji. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama confirms that the first patient’s one-year old nephew has also contrac
COVID-19: New Zealand to move to lockdown in 48 hours
New Zealand's COVID-19 alert level has risen to three and the country will go into a full lockdown in 48 hours. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed after 48 ho
People line-up at outside Westpac Bank and FNPF today
People lined up outside Westpac Bank and FNPF today as they are now limiting the number of people to entering their offices and branches. People queued outside the Wes
Satellite hospitals to be set up in Sigatoka and Rakiraki today
Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says they are looking at setting up satellite hospitals in Sigatoka and Rakiraki from today to cater for the services that are ne
No new cases of COVID-19 recorded overnight - Dr. Waqainabete
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says there were no new cases of COVID-19 recorded overnight and Fiji still has only two confirmed cases. There is 2 confirm
Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation donates $5M to Coronavirus response efforts
Rihanna's nonprofit organization, the Clara Lionel Foundation, has donated $5 million towards Coronavirus response efforts on a global scale. The pop star's initiative
Fiji has recorded its 2nd confirmed case of COVID-19
Fiji has recorded its 2nd confirmed case of COVID-19. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama announced that the second patient is the mother of the first confirmed case of
Two lives lost in a landslide in Mau Village in Namosi while one person is still trapped
Two lives have been lost in a landslide which occurred at the Namosi Quarry in Mau Village, Namosi yesterday afternoon. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Dis
COVID-19: Only one confirmed case in Fiji, suspected cases have returned negative - Dr. Waqainabete
There is only one case of COVID-19 in Lautoka and there are no other cases in Fiji.Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that all other suspected cases ha
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
Heavy rain warning is in force for Fiji
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure remains slow moving over Fiji and is expected to aff
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
First COVID-19 case in Fiji confirmed - Dr. Waqainabete
As earlier highlighted on Fijivillage, Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has tweeted that “there is a single confirmed case of COVID19 in Lautoka that
Hundreds of people affected by pipe leakages in Vunimoli Settlement in Tamavua-i-wai daily
Hundreds of people of Vunimoli Settlement in Tamavua-i-wai continue to be affected on a daily basis as they claim there are pipe leakages at three different locations.
Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development appoints Western and Eastern Divisional Commissioners
The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development today announced the appointments of Mesake Ledua as Divisional Commissioner Western and Vitale Varo as Divisional Commissio
Man dies in a head-on collision in Lautoka
A man lost his life after a truck and a private car collided head on along Kings Road in Drasa, Lautoka today. Police say the man was heading towards Ba in his private
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
An in-depth read on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, and Fiji's state of preparedness as we deal with the virus reaching our shores. More than 40 businesses in
Tom Hanks sparks vegemite debate
Tom Hanks, in isolation in Australia after being diagnosed with coronavirus, has kicked off a social media storm over his use of the country's national spread, vegemite.
I can't give up now - Jerry Tuwai
World Rugby 7s Player of the Year, Jerry Tuwai has shared some insight into what he wants his legacy to be in a short film by Japanese sportswear company - Mizuno. The