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The Sangam College of Nursing says the College faculty, students and its management stand in solidarity with the Government in this campaign to eradicate the COVID-19 virus. This is after Fiji Sun ran an article o
The President of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, Sarju Prasad is urging people to get vaccinated because that is the only saviour and our best chance of returning to normalcy. Prasad says it is t
Former Fiji resident Loraine Suka says COVID-19 is real and is a dying experience and people need to make the right decision to get vaccinated. Suka who now resides in London, highlighted this while speaking on Bu
Telecom Fiji Limited has launched 2 new software applications aimed at helping organisations manage their workforce more efficiently, while complying with COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. Tickatask is a work
Alcohol and grog consumption continues to be linked to breach of curfew and health restrictions arrests. A total of 54 cases were recorded over the last 24-hours. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu say
A number of people have come forward and thanked the Government for the $50 cash assistance which was disbursed to them through M-Paisa and My-Cash earlier this week. Government paid out around $11.2 million to ove
In an effort to provide the Ministry of Health humanitarian assistance to assist Fiji’s response to the second wave of COVID-19, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has provided assistance worth $49,800.
China has provided more Personal Protective Equipment valued over $500,000 to support Fiji’s national response to the second wave of COVID-19. The first batch of consignment comprises of new PPE’s including 55
In an effort to support Fiji’s response in tackling the second wave of COVID-19, The Republic of Cappuccino and ROC Market has gathered assistance to support Fiji’s response in tackling the second wave of COVID-19.
The Australian Government has extended a grant of AUD 12.5 million to boost the Fijian Government’s Fiji Cyclone Recovery Program which will focus on the rehabilitation of school buildings damaged by Tropical Cyclone
The Fijian Government says they are troubled by incorrect social media reports that the residents of Nawaka, Nadi have not received groceries and essential items. The residents of Nawaka came out with placards earl
The Ministry of Health has clarified that there is no evidence to suggest that the death of a 53 year old man and the hospitalisation of a 65 year old woman suffering severe illness is related to the individuals getting
The Permanent Secretary of Environment Joshua Wycliffe says the Department of Environment has been in touch with the cement companies clearly instructing them that they will need to abide by the conditions set in their
The Chief Surgeon of the CWM Hospital, Doctor Josese Turagava says anti-vaccine campaigns are nothing new and people should not be easily swayed by the conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr Turagava h
The Director of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says any consideration about mandatory vaccination as a precondition for employment must take knowledge of our existing laws in relatio
57 people were arrested for breaching curfew orders and the health restrictions in the last 24 hours with majority of the arrests linked to grog or alcohol consumption. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu sa
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says engaging young children in hazardous activities, is a despicable act and does not help in their development as it inhibits their physical, mental, social, and educational developme
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says people should think before picking up a rugby ball or sharing a bowl of grog with friends as they can place all Fijians at risk due to their reckless actions. Bainimarama hig
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says if you are able to work, do not take that opportunity for granted, it is a privilege that many wish they had. While making a national address last night, Bainimarama says the
USP has been ranked 11th against some of the top Universities of the world in the area of Crisis Management by the World Universities with Real Impact 2021 global ranking. World Universities with Real Impact is the
