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The Nadroga/Navosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry says business activity in Sigatoka has dropped by 50 to 95 percent. President Doctor Ashank Naidu says some businesses such as car rental companies, beauty salons
The Director of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says there is a view in certain human rights circles, considering the legislative amendments, that the State has now “criminalizedâ€
Westpac in association with the Rotary Club of Suva East has embarked on a partnership to help Fijians facing food insecurity and other related impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Westpac Fiji Chief Executive, Kip Ha
Former ANZ Fiji and Pacific CEO, Saud Minam has been appointed as the new CEO for Fiji Development Bank. FDB Board Chairman, Andre Viljeon says Minam’s wide ranging experience in commercial and consumer banking,
Police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted his elderly father resulting in his death in their home at Draubuta Village in Navosa yesterday. The father had been bedridden for some time. The man who
Even with the current COVID-19 crisis, the members of the Business Process Outsourcing industry have been able to secure outsourcing contracts which translates into employment creation. This has been highlighted b
50 people have been served with Public Health Infringement Notices for various health breaches throughout the week. Police say 41 notices were issued for failure to wear a mask and nine for social gatherings.
The Ministry of Health has set up another COVID-19 swabbing drive-through site at the Suva Civic Centre. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong confirms that the drive-through in Suva is now in operation
Former Nadi businessman Pyara Singh who is currently residing in Sydney, Australia has donated $10,000 to assist families who are struggling to put food on the table. Singh donated the money to the Bilal Youth Gro
52 families living at Vakatora Housing in Lautoka were full of smiles after receiving their household packs from the government yesterday. The government says that around 219 people are residing at this housing co
The BSP Fiji Group has donated $10,000 worth of equipment and supplies to the Ministry of Health to support Fiji’s war against COVID-19. The bank says items such as thermometers, hand sanitisers, linen and refre
A tribute show titled Quiet Storm – Remembering Maree will be hosted by Alex and Victoria of Legend FM Breakfast this evening to remember the Legend FM Personality who tragically passed away last month. Maree Ste
377,090 people in Fiji have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 73,127 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this means that 64 percent of the
Two men have been charged and produced in court following raids conducted by officers from the Western Division Narcotics and K9 Unit after they were allegedly found with methamphetamine last week. Police say the f
The Public Rental Board has requested for the grant subsidy which assists financially disadvantaged tenants to continue in the 2021-2022 National Budget. They made the request in their budget submission to the Mini
The Fiji Teachers Union is encouraging all its members to get vaccinated for COVID-19. General Secretary, Agni Deo Singh says the extent to which the virus has spread leaves them with no option. Singh says tea
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says the 24 COVID-19 cases in Samabula Senior Citizens Home is a concern for the Ministry and are working with other stakeholders to respond to the needs of the people at
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the Health Ministry is now employing the services of retired doctors, nurses and midwives as we battle the second wave of COVID-19. He says these staff must be
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji would have been in dire straits without the help Australia and New Zealand have given us. He made these comments while farewelling the Alpha Australia New Zealand Medical
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has made it clear that the number of COVID-19 cases are increasing in the Central Division, and the only way to ensure that the cases do not rise further is to follow all the COVID-1
