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Makoi Health Centre temporarily closed
The Ministry of Health confirms that the Makoi Health Centre will be closed tomorrow. This closure is to allow for the disinfecting team to decontaminate the health facility and prepare for the resumption of medica
Australia gives a further AUD $26 million as budget support
Australia continues to assist Fiji as it has provided a further 26 million Australian dollars for general budget support. Australia has so far provided more than Fijian $150 million as budget support to Fiji.
Right of individual employees to choose not to be vaccinated has to be balanced against the rights of others who may share space with that person – Law Society President
The President of the Fiji Law Society, Wylie Clarke says the right of individual employees to choose not to be vaccinated has to be balanced against the rights of others who may share space with that person and the lega
Community Policing Officers to visit vulnerable areas including identified red zones and containment areas to create awareness on COVID-19 measures
Community Policing Officers will be visiting vulnerable areas including identified red zones and containment areas, to create COVID-19 precautionary measures awareness. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudr
Police clarify they did not run over drunk Newtown man who allegedly resisted arrest and hid under the Police vehicle
Police have stated that they did not run over a 25 year old Newtown man on Wednesday night. Acting Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says the man was drunk with a few others during curfew hours, he allegedly jumped off
Police officers ensure there is control outside Vodafone and Digicel outlets as people rush to get the $50 Government assistance
Police officers have been deployed to monitor the long lines outside Vodafone and Digicel outlets as people rushed to these outlets to cash out the Government’s $50 COVID assistance. Acting Commissioner, Ru
Leaders of the Methodist Church get first jab of AstraZeneca vaccine
Leaders of the Methodist Church in Fiji including the President Reverend Ili Vunisuwai and General Secretary of the Church Reverend Iliesa Naivalu received their first jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Suva today.
All adults should get the COVID-19 vaccine to ensure there is a lower risk for children to get the virus – Dr Devi
The Head of the Vaccination Taskforce of the Health Ministry, Doctor Rachel Devi is encouraging all adults over 18 years to get the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca to ensure there is a lower risk for children to get the v
Rarawai Penang Cane Producers Association sets aside $150,000 to assist 5000 cane farmers
The Rarawai Penang Cane Producers Association which works under Fair Trade International wil1 be assisting 5000 sugarcane farmers affected by COVID-19. The Association has set aside $150,000 for this project which
17 people arrested for drinking grog in Raiwaqa Village, Sigatoka
55 people were arrested for breaching curfew orders and health restrictions in the last 24 hours where majority of the arrests were in relation to consuming grog and alcohol. The Western Division recorded 22 cases
Operation Grace makes an impact in areas between Nakasi & Lami with their $54 care packs
A group called Operation Grace which is currently made up of twelve people has been helping those struggling due to the fi-nancial impact of the current COVID-19 outbreak in the country. This group was formed in Ap
Australia has so far provided 180,000 vaccines to Fiji
Australia has so far provided Fiji with 180,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines in the past 5 weeks. This is part of the 1 million vaccines that Australia has pledged to provide Fiji. Australian High Commiss
Registered Fijians begin movement from non-containment to containment zones
The movement of Fijians from non-containment to containment zones for both land and maritime travel has started as over 8,000 Fijians have registered to return home. A statement by the government states that a phas
Update your careFIJI app to get the QR CHECK-IN feature
The careFIJI app with the QR CHECK-IN feature is now available. The Ministry of Communications says the careFIJI CHECK-IN feature will allow individuals to scan QR codes available at the entry and exit points of bu
Brisbane proposed as 2032 Olympics host
The Australian city of Brisbane has moved a step closer to being named the host city for the 2032 Olympic Games. BBC News reports Brisbane was named the preferred bidder in February and has now been proposed as hos
Nareki to start in a must-win match against the Brumbies
Jona Nareki will once again line up for the Highlanders in a must-win match against the Brumbies in Canberra in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tonight. The team welcomes back All Black Aaron Smith at half-back. He w
AstraZeneca undergone numerous tests and studies, and it has been developed by many great scientists – Dr Devi
The Head of the Vaccination Taskforce of the Health Ministry, Doctor Rachel Devi says the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca that is being received by Fijians has undergone numerous tests and studies, and it has been develop
Sai Prema and Asco Foundation team up to help 500 families in the West
Sai Prema Foundation and Asco Foundation have joined hands to assist 500 families in the West with grocery packs. Sai Prema Foundation Director Sumeet Tappoo says the Foundation is committed to helping the pe
Striver’s Club together with other organisations have provided more than 1,000 food hampers to families in Nadi
A charitable organization based in the West, Striver’s Club together with Sai Prema Foundation and Asco Foundation have reached out to people in the interior parts of Nadi and have provided food hampers to people who