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Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the nationwide curfew between 11pm and 4am remains however they are asking for restricted movement outside of the curfew hours from 7pm Saturday until 11pm tonight
The Permanent Secretary for Health has thanked a number of business houses coming forward to assist the Health Ministry in it’s fight against COVID-19. Doctor James Fong says he was sent some awesome photos
The face-to-face registration for Pacific Labour and Seasonal Workers Scheme will be suspended from next Monday until further notice. Ministry of Employment says they are suspending face-to-face registration since
Desperation would be a factor when the Blues head into Crusaders country for their Super Rugby Aotearoa game in Christchurch tomorrow. Having slipped from a likely finalist in the competition, the Blues are in dang
Only three passengers will be allowed to travel in taxis at one time. Fiji Taxi Association President Raben Bhan Singh says they have discussed this strategy with all the taxi operators and drivers and it is for t
Police are searching for 19-year-old Sammer Saif Ali of Sakoca, Tacirua who has been reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station. Ali was last seen on the 15th of this month by his father when he left their hom
The Suva Retailers Association says all retail outlets in Suva except supermarkets and pharmacies will be closed from 7pm tonight until 4am Monday. President, Jitesh Patel says this is in line with the announcement w
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti says they are back after an own goal from Arsenal's Bernd Leno gifted his side a crucial 1-0 win in the English Premier League. Everton had failed to win in six games in all competition
India's healthcare system is buckling as a record surge in COVID-19 cases puts pressure on hospital beds and drains oxygen supplies. Families are left pleading for their relatives who are desperately ill, with some
Bus services will be normal today however people can expect minimal to no bus services in Viti Levu tomorrow. This has been confirmed by the Fiji Bus Operators Association President Nisar Ali Shah who says this is
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says if you know you can offer some support to the Health Ministry, call 158. He says most of the government machinery has been formulated into teams to help wit
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says people advising the media that there is a COVID-19 case in an area where they are conducting screening undermines their work. Dr Fong says this compromises
You have to stay home from 7pm Saturday until 4am Monday unless you need to get food, money, or medicine. Government says people can shop for it at supermarkets, open-air markets, banks and pharmacies. It says
Charisma Kumar is the new Head of Treasury of BSP Financial Group Limited. BSP Country Head Haroon Ali says Kumar brings with her strong sales skills, sound networking and successful track record of being an enable
Attorney-General and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the USA can help build a more resilient world with an additional, ambitious pledge to the Green Climate Fund. While speaking at
If you are living along the Suva/Nausori and Tailevu corridor, then you should store water as the Water Authority of Fiji says the reservoirs that supply water to these areas are approaching critical levels. WAF sa
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service says all tax processes will be available online by August this year. To date, 44,640 people have signed on the Taxpayer Online Services. Acting Chief Executive Officer Jone
Over 300 primary and secondary contacts of recent cases of COVID-19 have been quarantined in border quarantine facilities in Nadi. There are now 19 active cases admitted into hospital isolation units. Five are olde
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they have some concerns regarding two of the 19 cases of COVID 19 but he is not in a position to discuss further details. Dr. Fong says they do not want to be
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says there are indications that they will be getting enough COVID-19 vaccines for everyone they want to vaccinate. Dr Fong says they will be getting the vaccine in b
