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240 people are currently admitted in hospitals around the country with COVID-19. None of these people are in severe or critical condition. The Health Ministry confirms 117 are admitted in the Central Division
More than 90% of Fijians over the age of 15 are now fully vaccinated. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the immunity that has been built through vaccination, together with the numbers of people
329 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded by the Health Ministry since Saturday. 142 new cases were recorded on Sunday and 187 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at 8am yesterday. 213 cases were recorded in
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the increasing deaths, including the death of a 21-year-old man announced in the latest COVID-19 update is a sad reminder of the ongoing toll this virus has taken on
A flash flood alert is in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas from Navua to Korovou and Nasekawa and Drekeniwai. A heavy rain alert remains in force for the interior areas of the Eastern part of Vit
Good news for farmers whose farms were affected by Tropical Cyclone Cody as the government will step in to assist them to ensure their welfare and livelihoods are protected. In a press conference today, Agriculture
The Department of Environment has continually monitored the air quality in Fiji following the volcanic eruption in Tonga over the weekend. They say based on the satellite image data, the Department confirms that th
The Fijian Elections Office will be training around 15,000 people who will be working for them during the next elections. While speaking at the launch of the Elections Officials Training, Supervisor of Elections Mo
An urgent call is being made to everyone to donate clothes, beddings, kitchenware and sanitary items as about 800 families were severely affected by the recent floods during TC Cody and are in desperate need of these it
A flash flood alert is in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas in Rewa, Ba, Nasivi in Tavua, Nasekawa and Drekeniwai. A heavy rain alert remains in force for the interior areas of the Eastern part of
Red Cross is mobilising its regional network to respond to one of the worst volcanic eruptions the Pacific has experienced in decades. The Pacific Head of Delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross, Ka
Parts of Ba Town were flooded again overnight following heavy rain. Flood waters started entering some of the shops at around 10 o’clock last night. Photos posted by the Ba Town Council shows flood waters i
People's Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to issue a formal apology to the people of Fiji for the confusion caused by the secrecy and lack of transparency over
AG says he and the PM went for a medical review in Singapore and Australia respectively People's Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to issue a formal apology
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that he was also away for his medical review in Singapore. He highlighted this in a press conference when questioned on the purpose of hi
The Small Micro Enterprise Network in collaboration with FRIEND Fiji is organising an emergency relief to assist families affected by TC Cody. The CEO of the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Develop
Families in Tubou, Lakeba in Lau have packed their belongings and are waiting for instructions as they say it is really hot and they can see airborne ash everywhere. A resident says the airborne ash is from the vol
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says indoor events with more than 20 people will need a permit while outdoor events do not need a permit however the organizers must enforce COVID safe measures. He says F
Several Fiji Airways and Fiji Link flights were cancelled today and will be rescheduled to operate once the authorities give approval. This is because ash clouds caused by the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eru
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they are exploring options to transition from hotel stay to home-stay for travellers from travel partner countries. Dr. Fong says this will require a broad networ
