4 new border cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health has today announced four new border cases of COVID-19. Permanent Secretary Dr. James Fong says the 1st case is a 35-year-old man who travelled f
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Two police officers charged for allegedly assaulting suspects in drug case
Two police officers are part of 46 people charged for a total of 46 counts of separate serious offences last month. These two police officers were charged with assault
4 cops who allegedly assaulted a man last month suspended with half pay
Four police officers based at the Totogo Police Station have been suspended with half pay and are awaiting internal disciplinary processes for their alleged involvement i
We will not pressure parents or students – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they will not pressure parents and students on uniform, footwear and stationery as all they want is for students to return to schoo
TISI Sangam to purchase $30,000 worth of stationery for students affected by TC Yasa in the North
TISI Sangam will spend $30,000 to purchase stationery for students that have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa in the Northern Division. President, Sadasivan Naic
All COVID-19 vaccines prevent people from getting severely sick but are less useful in preventing transmission – Dr. Fong
The Ministry of Health says all COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved for use are effective in preventing a person from getting severely sick if infected by the disea
Empower Pacific provides psychosocial support to those affected by TC Yasa
A non-governmental organisation providing psychosocial support to Fijians affected by TC Yasa says there has been a long-lasting impact on mental health due to factors su
UNICEF provides temporary learning classrooms and learning materials
Education supplies and technical support are being provided by UNICEF to the Education Ministry to strengthen the country’s Tropical Cyclone Yasa response and safe
Consumption spending noted weak outcomes in 2020 while personal remittance inflows have been strong - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says partial indicators for consumption spending have noted weak outcomes in 2020 and cumulative to November, VAT collections fell by an annual 3
Police officer amongst 16 people charged for serious sexual offences last month
A Police officer was charged with the sexual assault of a woman after a drinking party in December, last year. There was one incident where a 28-year-old man was charg
Relief has reached every affected community - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says relief has reached every affected community in the Northern and Eastern Divisions with more than 37,000 food ration packs and non-f
Fiji looking at replicating protocols observed for HMAS Adelaide with the Bula Bubble - AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are looking at replicating the COVID-19 protocols practiced after the arrival of the HMAS Adelaide from Australia with
Two men discharged from hospital after a stabbing incident in Nabua
Two men who were admitted in the CWM Hospital after a stabbing incident at Mead Road Housing in Nabua this morning have been discharged while the third victim remains adm
Emergency medical teams deployed in Cakaudrove Province
Fiji Emergency Medical Assessment Teams are currently visiting the Cakaudrove Province to provide health services to the villages. Health Minister, Dr Ifereimi Waqaina
Man allegedly rapes 10 yr old girl at an evacuation centre
A 20-year-old man who allegedly raped a 10-year-old girl in an evacuation centre in Seaqaqa will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today. Police say the man and t
RFMF and Australian Defence Force Engineers earmarked to repair 32 schools in the North – Seruiratu
Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says 32 schools in the Northern Division have been earmarked to be repaired by the RFMF an
Man in his 50’s is believed to have drowned in a river near Keiyasi village
A man in his 50’s from Keiyasi Village is believed to have drowned yesterday morning after he was found floating in a river near the village in Navosa. Police s
We will get more specifics regarding the cost of rebuilding soon – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says government is still assessing the damage caused by TC Yasa and they will see how this can be financially managed once full a
Increase in fuel and gas prices from tomorrow
Fuel and gas prices will increase from tomorrow. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says the price of unleaded fuel will increase to $1.94 per litre. Pr
Three new border quarantine cases of COVID-19
There are three new border quarantine cases of COVID-19. They are a 32-year-old male and a 32-year-old female who arrived on flight GA8250 from New Delhi on December 2
Concerns about robberies & people still moving around during curfew
Serious concerns continue to be raised about people driving and moving around in their areas during curfew hours. A number of people have raised concerns with us that