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The Ministry of Education confirms 99.4% teachers are now fully vaccinated. Eleven teachers are yet to receive their second jab, one has been granted exemption by the Permanent Secretary for Health, and 13 teacher
There have been 15 new cases of COVID-19 since the 20th of this month. 8 of the new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says overall, for this 2nd wave, t
90.2% of the adult target population is now fully vaccinated while 97.1% have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 24, 137 children between 15 to 17 years old have received two doses. Permanent Secretary f
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they see that COVID safe measures in public indoor spaces, in public transportation over land and sea and organized outdoor gatherings are now being increasingly flo
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced today that international borders will be reopened to eligible visa holders from 1st December. SBS News reports that Morrison says fully-vaccinated visa holder
Women have been banned from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban government. The BBC reports female journalists and presenters have also been ordered to wear headsca
The Army team for the FMF Sukuna Bowl has received a major boost as Subrails has provided a sponsorship of $10,000. Deputy Commander of the RFMF, Commodore Humphrey Tawake says they will not just go to make the nu
Permanent Secretary for Waterways and Environment, Joshua Wycliffe says the Department of Environment is waiting for the Environment Impact Assessment report for the World Wave Project. The World Wave Project desi
Government is expected to table 17 Bills in the new parliament session. This was highlighted by the President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere as he opened the new parliament session. The Bills that are expected to be
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere says the next national election should not become a battle of dividers, of people who pit province against province, religion against religion, or ethnicity against ethnicity. Wh
Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary, Agni Deo Singh says they have been inundated with calls from teachers after the Permanent Secretary for Education, Dr. Anjeela Jokhan stated last week that a teacher with a degree
Work has begun on a pilot project that will strengthen mangrove management and identity policy and financing pathways to protect and sustainably manage Fiji's mangroves in the long-term. While speaking at the openi
Luke Nasetava who allegedly stabbed his wife at the headquarters of a multi-national company in Walu Bay in September 2019 has decided to maintain his silence. Nasetava's lawyer, Flilimoni Vosarogo was given time
Tens of thousands of people have been marching in the Belgian capital, Brussels, to protest against anti-COVID measures. The BBC reports that some protesters threw fireworks at police officers, who intervened with
Luke Nasetava who allegedly stabbed his wife at the headquarters of a multi-national company in Walu Bay in September 2019 has told High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo that he wishes to exercise his right to remain sil
Former Chair of the Electoral Commission, Suresh Chandra has refused to make any comments on the allegation that his legal practicing license has not been renewed by the Legal Practitioners Unit. This comes as the
A man in his late 40s has passed away in a road accident along Valley Road in Navula, Sigatoka last night. Police say it is alleged he died as a result of injuries sustained during the accident. The man who wa
Thousands of residents in Tacirua, Sakoca, Khalsa, Colo-i-Suva and Tamavua are experiencing water disruptions this morning. According to the Water Authority of Fiji, the reservoirs which service these areas are fac
The Permanent Secretary for Education, Dr. Anjeela Jokhan says they have revised Mathematics and English curriculum for primary schools to fill the gaps that have been identified in the current curriculum. She says
The Turaga-ni-koro of Bucalevu Village in Ra, Epeli Sasau says new market opportunities are now available for farmers in their village which will give a boost to their income. Sasau made this comment following the
