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The angiogram at the CWM Hospital has been fixed however there are still some technical issues that needed to be sorted out while the National Kidney and Research Centre is fully operational. National Federation Pa
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says the attendance rate for Years 12 and 13 has improved and now stands at over 85 percent. Kumar says the attendance rate was 68 percent last Monday. While speaking at t
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says Fiji’s quarantine protocols to support international travel have been adjusted to take into account the increasing protection gained by having fully vaccinated persons
Changes to domestic travel quarantine protocols is expected to be announced once vaccination coverage data in Vanua Levu and some of the maritime islands is obtained. The Ministry of Health has escalated preparedn
The General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches, Reverend James Bhagwan says developed nations like Australia are playing on the desperation of Pacific island countries when it comes to decisive action on cl
The United States Embassy has awarded a $420,698 grant to the Fiji Museum through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. Embassy's Chargé d'affaires Tony Greubel says the grant is important for the colle
88.7% of the adult target population are now fully vaccinated while 22,117 children aged between 15 to 17 years have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. 96.8% of adults have received one dose while 33,307 chi
Vaccination for children aged 12 to 14 is expected to start as early as next Monday as New Zealand has today handed over the first consignment of 30,000 Pfizer vaccine doses and consumables to the Ministry of Health.
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says they have reviewed the curriculum materials for Fiji Hindi and Vosa Vakaviti after finding out there was some confusion and that some of the terminology used in these subjects
The Political Finance Assessment of Fiji Report published by International IDEA (Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) is recommending Fiji consider allowing corporate donations to political parties up to an
The two students of Ratu Navula College who had recorded high temperatures yesterday have been tested for COVID-19 and are isolated in their homes. Head of National Education Service Delivery Timoci Bure has now c
“Never hesitate to ask for help.†Minister for Education, Premila Kumar delivered this message to the students of Sabeto College this morning where she highlighted there would be students who may not be able to
The Fiji Roads Authority confirms that they had given the approval permit for the youth climate march for Saturday from Takashi Suzuki Garden to My Suva Park along Nasese between 10.30am to 11.30am. Acting CEO Kam
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says she met with the Minister for Health, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete and the Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong on Monday and it seems they can open schools on 4th Januar
Volunteers from ANZ Fiji’s Staff Foundation have distributed refreshment packs to around 500 frontline healthcare workers between the Navua and Nausori corridor, CWM Hospital and Lautoka Hospital. The ANZ Fiji S
SODELPA MP Mosese Bulitavu has filed a police complaint against Party Leader Viliame Gavoka and General Secretary Lenaitasi Duru. Bulitavu has accused Gavoka and Duru of perjury. He has alleged that Gavoka ha
The General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches Reverend James Bhagwan says the fact that the Australian Pavilion at COP26 in Glasgow is sponsored by Santos, Australia's second largest independent oil and ga
There have been 59 cases of completed suicide and 98 attempted suicide cases from January to 1st November this year. Out of the 59 cases, 43 were men while 11 were women. Renowned psychotherapist, Selina Kur
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the Government needs to table a detailed report on its COP26 expedition to Scotland including the costs involved and the funding sources at the next sitting of Parliament
The lawyers of the 16 out of the 45 men accused in the Nabua brawl last month have informed the court that they intend to make an application to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to amend their charges h
