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Russia is starting its COVID-19 vaccination programme, with clinics in the capital Moscow vaccinating those most at risk from the virus. Its own vaccine Sputnik V, which was registered in August, is being used.
Argentina has passed a new tax on its wealthiest people to pay for medical supplies and relief measures amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Senators passed the one-off levy - dubbed the "millionaire's tax" - by
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that the risk situation at the Lautoka Hospital is contained for now. Doctor Fong stresses that there is no evidence of community transmission of COVI
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that there is a risk situation at the Lautoka Hospital which is currently contained. However Doctor Fong stresses that there is no evidence of communi
Solicitor General Sharvada Sharma says despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects, the legal profession must continue to work together to ensure that access to justice is not compromised and that the rule of law and
Two new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the two are Fijian citizens who arrived at Nadi Airport on flight NZ952 from Auckland on Thurs
Record-high COVID-19 infections and hospitalisations have been reported in the US, with fears they will not slow in the run-up to Christmas. The number of people in hospital passed 100,000 for the first time, a fig
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for mass vaccination. Britain's medicines regulator says the vaccine which offers up to 95% protec
Mark One Apparel Managing Director, Mark Halabe says their exports were worth about $1 million a month before COVID-19 but this is not the case anymore. They are now projecting a 7 figure profit this year. Whi
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they are currently working on setting up an institution that would give loans to the small and medium enterprises and has also challenged the Fiji Institute of Accountants,
Chairman for Fiji Care Insurance, Avinesh Raju says the COVID-19 pandemic has forced them to look at providing overseas medical treatment for clients in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand or Hong Kong because of chall
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some legislative changes are required to ensure that Fiji National Provident Fund members affected by COVID-19 can do their home loan repayments using FNPF funds, and this
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says as we map out our economic recovery with hope for a COVID-19 vaccine in sight, we will lean on agriculture, and on the sugar industry, to help us rebuild. While delivering his
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced. With these new cases, we now have 7 active border quarantine cases. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the four are Fijian
Four new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the four are Fijian citizens who arrived at Nadi Airport on flight NZ952 from Auckland on Thu
President Jioji Konrote says as we look to re-engage economically with the world, the health of every Fijian must sit at the heart of our recovery. While opening the 2020-2021 Parliament Session, Konrote says thoug
The CEO of the Fiji National Provident Fund, Jaoji Koroi says under their existing housing withdrawal policy, members can access their General Account to reduce or pay off their home loan, provided their funds will red
Health Minister, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete has today thanked all the nurses and staff of the ministry for their services and also recognised Fiji’s 32nd COVID-19 patient who is a nurse who contracted the virus while se
Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says just as they have a layered response to COVID-19, there can be a similar approach to prevent violence against women and girls and adds it is something to be ashamed
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says they continue to receive cases of violence against women on a daily basis and the COVID-19 crisis has made matters worse. Ali says as we mark the start of
