Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Ministry of Health’s Head of Health Protection, Doctor Aalisha Sahukhan says the 7 positive COVID cases that have died due to pre-existing non-COVID-related illnesses were patients from the CWM Hospital’s Acute
The Fijian Government has distributed a total of 34,700 food ration, grocery and essential item packs. In a statement, the Government says it continues to assist people impacted by the effects of COVID-19 as
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that there are 89 new cases of COVID-19, and he is confident that case numbers will rise in the near term and that record of daily cases will be broken a
Australian High Commissioner, John Feakes says herd immunity through vaccinations is the answer to get through the COVID-19 outbreak and discussions can then recommence on a travel bubble between Australia and Fiji.
The Human Rights and Anti Discrimination Commission is encouraging all those who are yet to be vaccinated to opt to be vaccinated. Director, Ashwin Raj there is global consensus that an effective, co-ordinated and
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms there are 105 new COVID-19 cases and 98 of the new cases are linked to existing clusters It has also been confirmed that another 2 patients admitted at CWM
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says no one will be forced to take the vaccine however more people will be protected if more people receive the vaccine. While speaking on the Bula Ko Lau facebook l
The Ministry of Commerce and Trade together with the Ministry of Health has approved 149 hairdressers and barber shop applications which will re-employ around 503 people. This includes 58 hairdressers and barber s
Minister for Defence, National Security and Policing, Inia Seruiratu has urged front-liners not to let laxity and complacency creep into the system and maintain their level of discipline and professionalism at all times
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed there are 47 new COVID-19 cases yesterday - 19 of these are from the CWM Hospital cluster and 15 are from the Nawaka Nadi cluster. Doctor Fong says 42
Residents of some areas in Nawaka who protested and asked for urgent food assistance have received their ration packs this afternoon from the Ministry of Economy. The residents came out with placards today to pr
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says at this stage, it should be clear that we are not going to get through this pandemic by shutting every Fijian in their homes and shuttering the windows of every business in the cou
51 new COVID-19 cases have been announced yesterday, and 35 of these cases are from the existing Nawaka, Nadi cluster. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says 48 of the new cases are linked to existi
Some residents in Lami have sought legal opinion from the Fiji Environmental Law Association on the concerns that they have been raising on the clinker ship and cement factories that are emitting dust into the air while
Concerns are being raised by people that there is a great danger of COVID-19 spreading as people are waiting in long lines outside Vodafone and Digicel outlets to cash out the Government’s $50 COVID cash assistance
39 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced and 7 of these cases are under investigation. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says 4 cases are under investigation in Lami, 1 case in Toorak, 1 case i
The Golan Heights returning soldiers of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces today answered the call for assistance for children living with cancer during these trying times, and donated FJ$4,000 and US$1,000 to WOWS Ki
38% of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ target population of 587,651 in Fiji have now got their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca. The Ministry confirms a total of 220,437 people have r
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 35 new cases of COVID-19 however he says expect the cases to escalate. While making the announcement via zoom, Doctor Fong says this is the latest upd
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong will make an announcement this evening. The time for the announcement is yet to be confirmed. Stay with fijivillage for live coverage.
