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The Health Ministry is now assessing whether the current increase in COVID-19 cases is being driven by a resurgence of the endemic Delta variant or the new and highly transmissible Omicron variant. They are also w
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says their assessment is that the current increase in COVID-19 cases represents the beginning of the third wave of COVID-19 in Fiji. He says this may be a resurgence
With an indication by the Health Ministry of escalating levels of COVID infection in the community, the Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong is making it clear that you must isolate yourself from others if y
Koro Sun Resort and Rainforest Spa in Savusavu has welcomed back majority of their staff and say they are fully booked until the end of next month. General Manager Wayne Annan says the immediate surge of bookings w
The Catholic Church in Fiji has been feeding people who are living on the streets of Suva ever since the second wave of COVID-19 in April this year. Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says they prepare about 40 serves on a
The Health Ministry says 21 COVID positive patients are currently admitted in hospital. 12 are in the Central Division while 9 are in the Northern Division. Fiji has recorded a total of 208 new cases, of which
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there are currently 65 definite active cases of COVID-19 in Suva, however they are sure that this is an underestimate and there are many more cases. He says th
The weather did not dampen the spirit of Christmas as many families made their way to My Suva Park to celebrate outdoors today while others have already made plans for tomorrow. Titilia Baikirewa who came from Laut
Youths of Cunningham Stage 4 are spending their Christmas public holiday raising money and collecting donations to help parents in their community that are struggling to get their children back to school next week.
Several people are being tested for COVID-19 after some positive cases were confirmed at a restaurant in Suva. The positive cases were confirmed after an event at the restaurant on Wednesday night. We have co
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Shaheen Ali says they have warned some Bars and Taverns for non-compliance in Suva however none have been told to shut down. Ali sa
While most families were busy preparing Christmas lunch yesterday, a family and some close friends in Pacific Harbour took it upon themselves to distribute food items to less fortunate families in their community.
The Methodist Church of Fiji says it was a challenge to get their members to accept the COVID-19 vaccine and ensure they are following COVID related protocols. Secretary for Communications, Reverend Wilfred Reguna
President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere says we are at the cusp of recovery as borders slowly begin to open and countries return to some form of normalcy. In his Christmas message, Ratu Wiliame says for 2 years our co
International Needs Fiji’s Executive Director Tomu Raiviu has revealed they received a number of requests for assistance from people around the country for Christmas celebration. Raiviu says they managed to distr
The Principal of the Pacific Theological College in Suva, Professor Reverend Upolu Luma Vaai says it is about coming down from the high horse of privilege, taking a walk alongside the struggling communities and looking
The Methodist Church in Fiji has continued to assist families who are severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic this Christmas. Secretary for Communications, Reverend Wilfred Regunamada says each division has the
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we have many reasons to be proud but none to be complacent. In his Christmas message, Bainimarama says Lord Jesus lived a life of grace, wisdom and of profound love for all hu
A 58-year-old woman lost her life in a fire in Naveria, Savusavu last night. The National Fire Authority says the woman was a stroke patient and alone at home at the time of the fire as her husband had gone to pick
A pharmacy in Suva has been caught selling expired over-the-counter medication. Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Seema Shandil says the consumer made this discovery when he checked the product’s
