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Acting Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed that those who have died because of COVID-19 can be buried or cremated, and they are following the guidelines set by the World Health Organisation.
India has set a record for the world's highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases. The nation, the world's third-most infected has reported 78,761 new cases in 24 hours, passing the number posted in the US on
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Jone Usamate says there is a wide misconception of land grab through the Land Bank by the government which at times has led to insecurity of investment. Usamate highlighted
The Pharmacy Profession Amendment Bill to have all pharmacies and pharmacists certified annually by the Pharmaceutical Board will be debated on Thursday. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says pharmacists give
The Naitasiri under-19 rugby player who allegedly punched a referee on Saturday during a match has been granted bail by the Nausori Magistrates Court. 19-year-old Keresi Maya was produced before Magistrate Shageeth
Parliament will debate and vote on the Public Health Amendment Bill this Thursday which is seeking for foreigners coming to Fiji to pay for their quarantine costs. While speaking on his motion, Attorney General and
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the new cash for work programme for the informal sector will be limited to those who can provide proof that they do not have FNPF accounts and are not registered with the Fiji R
The Ministry of Education has decided to close Ratu Kadavulevu School for the remainder of the week due to concerns for student safety and school property as a result of a protest by about 100 students at the school. P
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has today announced that fuel and gas prices will change from tomorrow. FCCC says a 13kg gas cylinder will cost $32.95 from $33.35, a decrease of 40 cents, a 12kg gas
The Naitasiri under-19 rugby player who allegedly punched a referee on Saturday has been charged. Police say he has been charged with one count of assault causing actual bodily harm and will be produced in the Naus
A Japanese company has announced the successful test drive of a flying car. Sky Drive Inc. conducted the public demonstration last week at the Toyota Test Field, one of the largest in Japan and home to the car comp
The Water Authority of Fiji says after working non stop, their teams have replaced the damaged automatic transfer switch and raw water pumps have been switched on. This is after an automatic transfer switch that r
The Ministry of Education advises parents living in areas affected by disruptions in water supply, to keep their children at home for the next 2 days until Wednesday. Schools in the affected areas from Nausori to N
Over the last few years, 7 bikers have died in road accidents while ten have suffered serious life-changing injuries. While speaking during the Fiji Motorcyclist Association’s Remembrance Day, Association Presid
To combat the increasing number of people being diagnosed with non-communicable diseases and promote healthy eating in the country, the US Embassy in Fiji has engaged in a “Promoting Healthy Eating Through Art†proj
Minister for Youth and Sports, Parveen Bala has urged the youths to abide by the COVID-19 related restrictions that are in place including the curfew hours. While speaking at the Empowerment Certificate Presentati
Twitter's most-liked tweet of all time now belongs to Chadwick Boseman. The tweet announcing that the world had lost Chadwick Boseman is now the most-liked tweet of all time. Twitter confirmed the accolade on its
Four juveniles who were arrested in Lautoka for breach of curfew are also being investigated for their alleged involvement in a case of throwing stones at a Police vehicle. They were arrested along with three other adul
There were 123 diagnosed cases of oral cancer in Fiji from 2011 till August this year. Dr Monesha Singh, a dental officer trained in Oral Surgery at the CWM Hospital says it is hard to detect oral cancer in its ini
The Rotary Club of Suva East together with Rotary Club of Awapuni in New Zealand and RC Manubhai have donated close to 500 books to Nasinu Gospel Primary School which is expected to benefit more than 700 students.
