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521 families who are currently under home isolation in Nadi will start receiving 629 food and essential item packs by the government from this morning. This includes 318 families in Tramline, 108 families in
The Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has pledged a stronger collaboration with the Japanese Government in achieving sustainable and resilient recovery and socio-economic development. In a video teleconference mee
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has thanked the New Zealand Government for their continuous support to Fiji in these trying times. New Zealand has supported Fiji with an economic relief package estimated at $14
A COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Ba. According to the Official COVID-19 Dashboard, the case is in Vatulaulau Zone. Meanwhile, a new daily record number of cases has been announced as Permanent Secretary f
300,436 people in Fiji have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 48,503 people are fully vaccinated. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this means 51% of the target populatio
Dialogue Fiji says government should deliver an expansionary deficit budget and retain appropriate levels of state spending and deficit budget can be financed through offshore borrowing and support from donors. In
A new daily record number of cases has been announced as Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms there are 431 cases and 3 deaths related to COVID-19 in the 24-hour reporting period that ended at 8am
Four women and three men are currently in Police custody for the alleged murder of a 22-year-old Nawaka man at Prince Charles Park in Nadi. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says they were also found drink
Seven people have been charged with a total of 14 counts of separate incidents of serious sex offences in June. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says there were 13 cases of rape and 1 case of attem
Mobil Oil Fiji has donated fuel to first responders in an effort to assist the Ministry of Health in contact tracing and the Fiji Police Force to keep Fijians safe. Mobil’s Chief Executive Officer, Adi Tamara say
The lockdown in Qauia Settlement in Lami has been extended until further notice. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong who says they need more evidence of COVID safe behaviour
Shop N Save Supermarket in Ba has been closed for decontamination. The supermarket confirms that the Health Ministry advised them to close the outlet for decontamination. They say they will be advised by the M
A total of 223 food and essential item packs were distributed to families in home isolation and lockdown areas by the government yesterday. This includes 97 packs for families in home isolation in Verata, Wainibok
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirms that the Makoi Health Centre is currently closed for decontamination. It confirms the Makoi Health Centre will open from 10am today. The Valelevu Health Ce
If you live in the Lami-Suva-Nausori containment area and are developing symptoms of COVID-19 or feel sick, go to the nearest health facility and don't call 158. These are the words of Health Ministry's Chief Medi
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says that it is unfortunate that there is a lot of misinformation circulating about home remedies for COVID-19. Doctor Fong highlighted this when questioned if home
50% of the target population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca but Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong is puzzled by some people resisting to get the vaccine.
274 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced while Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has raised serious concerns regarding a birthday party at Rifle Range in Lautoka which has resulted in a new cluster
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today hosted a Development Partner Forum where development partners reaffirmed their commitment to helping Fijians mitigate and recover from the pandemic and further pledged their su
A retired school headteacher and two retired FSC workers from Lane 25 in Rarawai, Ba have today distributed food rations to 20 families in their area and other nearby areas. Dhiren Singh, Timoci Qima and Bal Krishn
