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Majority of the members of parliament have passed the motion to amend the government guarantee for Fiji Airways borrowings consisting of $455 million to be valid until the guaranteed facilities are discharged by the len
SODELPA MP Mosese Bulitavu says it is important that we support the motion which seeks to amend the government guarantee period to Fiji Airways because this will allow people to get employed when our borders open again.
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says standard operating procedures have been developed and are being followed for procurement of medicines and equipment however National Federation Party MP Lenora Qereqe
Victoria will go on lockdown from midnight to stop the spread of COVID cases in Australia. There was 15 cases recorded yesterday but the number of cases reported now is 26. Acting Premier James Merlino says he
The Fiji National Provident Fund will announce in due course if the one-off lockdown relief payment will be extended. Fijivillage has been receiving questions whether this will be extended as some people are unable
15 people were arrested for playing rugby in Kashmir, Lautoka yesterday which is a breach of health restrictions while two people in their 20’s were found loitering around the Varoko Cemetery in Ba during curfew hours
A 25-year-old farmer alleged to have been involved in a theft case early this week has been charged. The accused has been charged with one count each of burglary, theft, breach of bail conditions, failing to comply
Hundreds of market vendors will benefit from more than 10,000 Personal Protective Equipment such as disinfectants, hand gloves, masks and hand sanitizers donated by UN Women. Minister for Local Government, Premila
The Fiji Cancer Society is assisting 50 cancer patients in the Western Division with groceries, medication, diapers and other necessities as they are struggling to make ends meet. Society CEO, Belinda Chan says the
Friends: The Reunion will premiere today after years of waiting by dedicated fans. It will premiere on HBO Max and is scheduled to go for almost two hours. All the main cast members, Jennifer Aniston, Courtene
A powerful cyclone has torn into eastern India, with reports suggesting it has killed several people. Cyclone Yaas which intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm" hit the states of West Bengal and Orissa as w
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that due to a shortage of suitable accommodation sites that may serve as quarantine facilities in the Central Division, they are now moving close contacts
Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala says they have so far successfully prosecuted three bogus agencies that were operating illegally and placing advertisements for overseas employment. Bala says his Ministry is w
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Government has directly spent $300 million on COVID-19 related matters, and the point is that the machinery of the government has been working. Sayed-Khaiyum says
Fiji’s efforts to contain COVID-19 has been boosted as China’s central government and Guangdong provincial government has purchased two batches of medical supplies and personal protective equipment for Fiji worth $5
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says if someone feels that they received rotten items during the Suva and Nausori food distribution then they should let them know and it will be replaced. A video is circul
SODELPA MP Anare Jale is asking the Government to release the audit report that was conducted by an Australian Audting company about the Fiji National Provident Fund affairs which had him and his board removed from thei
Australia has provided Fiji with another batch of 50,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. Health Minister, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says they thank Australia for the gift of vaccines and also for the one million-dose
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says they need to think about the injection of money into the pockets of people who will spend almost all of it as it will help the economy. Professor Prasad
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says today patients who were isolated in the Lautoka Hospital will be discharged to go home, as will the staff. Dr.Fong says Lautoka Hospital has completed 21 days
