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Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says they have had consultations with the Ministry of Economy regarding the 2021/2022 National Budget and they are happy that some of their recommendations have been taken on b
The Fiji Public Service Association says it stands with the government on its no jab, no job policy for civil servants which comes into effect from today. General Secretary Rajeshwar Singh says like the government,
A youth group that has been actively engaged in farming to ensure food security for their village during these difficult times is grateful for the farming assistance the Government is giving youth groups throughout the
Manu Samoa has struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland last night. The second match of the two-Test series is in
Forty-six people were arrested for social gathering in the last 24 hours with the Western Division recording the highest number of arrests with 38 cases. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says there were
414 household packs were distributed by the government to families in home isolation and lockdown areas yesterday. 79 packs were delivered to families in home isolation in areas in Lami, Suva, Nasinu and Nausori,
349,396 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine while 65,618 people have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this means that 59.6 pe
The Taxi 5 Operators Association has started a campaign to encourage its passengers to get vaccinated. They have put signs inside their taxis calling on people to join in the fight against COVID-19 and get vaccina
Nadi based Al-Hamd Smart Living is doing their bid to encourage more people to get the AstraZeneca vaccine by providing 10 solar street lights to the first village in Nadi which achieves a 90% vaccination rate. Dir
69 children suffering from cancer that are being supported by WOWS Kids Fiji will be receiving food and care packs through a joint initiative by the New Zealand High Commission, Fiji Chemicals and Asaleo Care. The
The Fiji National University is planning for all learning, teaching and assessments to remain online for the rest of 2021. FNU Vice Chancellor Toby Wilkinson says this is the prudent approach given the rising numb
The government will continue its Round 3 of food ration distribution in the Qauia lockdown area. They delivered 300 household packs to the area yesterday and 250 packs will be distributed today. There are mor
3,082 household packs have been delivered so far by the government to families in home isolation in areas in Lami, Suva, Nasinu and Nausori. There were 107 packs distributed yesterday. This includes areas in
Defending champion Novak Djokovic will meet Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon men's final tomorrow after defeating Denis Shapovalov in the semifinal. Shapovalov played superbly for the most part, only for
A group of 28 foreign mercenaries, including retired Colombian soldiers, assassinated Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse. BBC News reports after a gun battle in the capital Port-au-Prince, 17 were detained, some at
The Korean Government has provided $200,000 to the Ministry of Education which will be used to assist 18 rural schools which need support. The Korean Embassy will procure and deliver resources including visual cha
340,334 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 62,445 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says this means that 58 percent of the
The Business Process Outsourcing Council has welcomed government’s no jab no job policy. While speaking during the Council’s Panel Discussion, BPO Council Treasurer Manoa Kamikamica says this policy gives busi
Vodafone Fiji is urging recipients of the second round of the government's $50 cash assistance to avoid standing in lines for hours but to use cashless payments. This comes after long lines of people were seen out
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says they are supportive of Government’s recent announcement on the vaccination requirement. Chief Executive Officer Fantasha Lockington says the announcement supports the
