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Famous Captain of the Uto Ni Yalo, voyager, environmentalist and diver who was fondly known to many as 'Skipper' Johnathan Smith passed away in a road accident yesterday morning. Condolences continue to pour in fro
12 of the 18 new COVID-19 deaths from 4th to 9th August are from the Western Division and 6 deaths have been reported from the Central Division. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the first COV
The Fiji Medicinal Products Board is thoroughly screening and assessing all applications for the importation of COVID-19 test kits to ensure that Fiji only accepts those that meet the WHO standards and meet the ministr
The four all-terrain ambulances donated by St John New Zealand to St. John Association of Fiji have arrived in the country. These additional emergency vehicles will assist St John Fiji first responders to attend qu
A man in his late 40s has passed away after he allegedly lost control of the vehicle he was driving, causing it to veer off the road at the junction of M.N Naidu Rd and Drasa Avenue, Lautoka at around 5am today. Po
512, 282 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine and 178,606 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this means that 87.3% of the target p
There has been a 13% reduction in the overall crime rate for the first 7-months of this year but cases of people failing to comply with orders about COVID-19 safe measures continue to be an issue. Police say partne
6 new COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed from 5th to 6th August while there are 682 new COVID cases. 3 of the deaths were in the Central Division and 3 deaths were from the Western Division. Permanent Secreta
All Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Services sponsored students must receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by 15th August 2021 and the second dose after 8 weeks if they want to continue to receive the benefits.
To address the continuing shortage of blood in the country, the Fiji Red Cross Society is working with the Fiji National Blood Service to recruit more blood donors. Blood is needed every day for pregnant mothers, a
There are 7 new COVID-19 deaths from 10th July to 5th August and 752 new COVID cases. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says 6 of the deaths were in the Central Division and 1 death was from the We
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has just confirmed that they are announcing a million-dollar reward package for the victories of our Fiji 7s Men’s Team and the Fijiana Women’s Team. Bainimarama says rugby do
SODELPA says it has today delivered a letter to the Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, evoking Section 63 (1)(h) and Section 63 (3) of the 2013 Constitution, advising the Speaker that SODELPA MP, Mosese Bulit
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed US President Joe Biden’s pledge of half a billion doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX Facility. President Biden made the pledge today while addres
US President Joe Biden has told the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum that there is no more immediate threat to all of us than COVID-19. At the invitation of the Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Fijian Prime Minister Voreq
A 15-year-old Tavua girl is among the 11 new COVID-19 deaths announced for the period of 2nd to 5th August while 968 new COVID cases have been confirmed. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says 8 of
The Ministry of Health is anticipating more than 50% of the target adult population to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the end of this month while they are also targeting to source approved vaccines for children age
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection or CBP personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain tuna and other seafood harvested by the Hangton No. 112, a Fijian flagged fishing vessel. The U.S. Customs and Border P
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO, Kameli Batiweti says if Fiji does not get herd immunity then more jobs will be lost. He highlighted this during Fiji Law Society’s Discussion titled ‘To Jab or Not T
A team of dedicated doctors, nurses and crew from the medical ship - MV Veivueti and Fiji Emergency Medical Assistance Team saved the life of a child in Kadavu yesterday. Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete
