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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding plans after announcing new Covid restrictions. NZ is set to be placed under the highest level of Covid restrictions after an outbreak of the Omi
Wellness Fiji and Diabetes Fiji hope that the increase in sugar prices will curb sugar consumption by members of the public and promote healthier alternatives, such as natural honey. Head of Wellness Fiji, Dr Devin
There is an urgent call made by the Tongan Community in Fiji for people to donate a bucket of Breakfast Crackers or $25 for the Tongan families who were severely affected by the volcanic eruption and are in need of food
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has commended the high vaccination rate on Vanua Balavu and says the support from islanders towards Government's effort against COVID-19 is a fine example for the other is
There is some good news for the residents of Tavua as the desilting work along the Nasivi River has begun which is expected to mitigate flooding. Tavualevu Village Spokesperson, Tupa Telawa says during the rainy se
The Fijian and Indonesian governments have signed amendments to the two Grant Agreements, with the first agreement to help facilitate FJD $3.1 million funding to Fiji for the rehabilitation works for Queen Victoria Scho
A three bedroom home has been destroyed in a fire at Howell Road in Suva last night. The National Fire Authority says the fire started at about 10.05pm. They say investigations into the cause of the fire will
The Fijian Government says in their effort to assist locals in reaching out to the Tongan victims of the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami, they are working to look at how best they can offer logistical support.
Save the Children says they will join the response to assist families in Tonga affected by the volcanic eruption by establishing temporary learning and child-friendly spaces to support children impacted by the trauma of
The New Zealand Fijian 7’s team drew their third game in the World School 7s Tournament against NZ Barbarians 10-10. The Alfred Uluinayau coached team won their first game by beating the New Zealand Cavaliers 22-
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says all schools that she has visited are in compliance with the COVID safe protocols. She highlighted this during her visits to the Nakauvadra High School, Rakiraki Methodist
FRIEND Fiji has so far assisted 876 families with food rations this month who are unemployed due to COVID-19 in the West. CEO and Founder Sashi Kiran says they continue to assist people that used to work in the tou
The Fijian Government is continuing to provide household packs to families in home isolation. They delivered a total of 103 household packs to families in home isolation yesterday. They say 30 packs were distr
Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa has announced a full lockdown for the island nation from tonight after a further five passengers on a direct flight from Brisbane tested positive for Covid-19. There are
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator and Human rights activist Shamima Ali says it is disgraceful that ordinary Fijians with heart conditions have to contend with critical equipment at the CWM Hospital that is not w
51 RFMF officers have departed for Tonga today to support those affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. They will be working with the Australian Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Force and His Majesty’s A
The National Fire Authority says the estimated cost of damages due to the fire at the Chicken Express Lautoka building on Thursday night is about $18,000. NFA says the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
An American Airlines plane travelling from Miami to London has had to turn back because a passenger refused to wear a face mask. American Airlines says flight AAL38 with 129 passengers on board returned to Miami wh
Police have uprooted 634 plants believed to be marijuana from a farm in Vunisei, Naceva, Kadavu yesterday. Police say the owner of the farm is yet to be identified. The height of the plants range from 24cm to
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says given the importance of the sugar industry to the Fijian economy it places an added responsibility on public figures to stick to the facts and not sensationalise, exag
