Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there is no increase in the number of civil service positions except for the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Communications,
Full time - Fiji 26 vs Argentina 14 11' Semi Radradra gets Fiji’s fourth try. Fiji 26 vs Argentina 14
10' Fiji gives away a penalty at the breakdown.
9' Jiuta Wainiq
At the urging of federal regulators in the US, two coronavirus vaccine makers are expanding the size of their clinical trials for children aged 5 to 11 years — a precau
Good news for villagers in Rotuma and Lakeba Island in Lau as they can now access COVID-19 vaccines.
The Health Ministry through the support of Wayne and Deborah Hinto
The drive through swab service at the Suva Civic Centre will continue from today till Friday and it is specifically targeting people who are most at risk of severe illnes
Police have confirmed that a 53-year-old man who allegedly jumped off the tray of the vehicle he was travelling in has passed away.
The deceased and another man were s
449,934 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 103,742 have received their second doses.
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Jame
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 11 new COVID-19 deaths from 22nd to 27th July and 715 COVID cases for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am
The Fiji Men’s 7s team will play Argentina at 2.30pm today in the second semifinal of the Tokyo Olympics 7s competition.
The national side booked their place in the
Minister for Lands Jone Usamate says that the SODELPA MP Lynda Tabuya has been spreading blatant lies on social media about the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act.
SODELPA MP, Lynda Tabuya says people of all races, totalling almost 30,000 have signed the petition calling on the Government to withdraw the Bill to amend the iTaukei La
SODELPA MP, Adi Litia Qionibaravi says she pleads with the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to withdraw the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act.
While opposing t
SODELPA MP Aseri Radrodro says both Government and the iTaukei Land Trust Board have failed in their fiduciary duties to engage and involve the landowners in decision mak
Assistant Minister for Employment, Alvick Maharaj says the 2021-2022 National Budget is the result of prudent financial management and effective control of Government ope
Assistant Minister for Health Alex O'Connor says he would like to personally see the living conditions, workspaces and stations of Ministry of Health staff serving in the
SODELPA MP, Salote Radrodro has called on the Government parliamentary members to tune in to the live parliamentary feed and see the viewers colourful emojis expressing m
Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment, Dr Mahendra Reddy says agriculture produce exports have now surpassed the $100 million mark.
While supporting the
Acting Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says a social media post claiming that Police officers rounded up a group of men from Sabeto to Nawaka and kept them in a cont
Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Viam Pillay says the Ministry has provided more than 470,000 individual seed packs to households when the pandemic began last year.
National Federation Party MP, Lenora Qereqeretabua says it is just amazing how the Government loves to criticize the Opposition as politicians as the last time she checke
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad has been taken into questioning again by Police.
Acting Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu has said that the
A tough battle awaits our Men’s 7s team when they face Great Britain in their last pool match today.
While Fiji has struggled to beat Japan and Canada, Great Britain
Minister for Housing Premila Kumar says the Opposition has acted recklessly to poison the minds of our landowners regarding the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act.
Police have called on anyone who was at or near the Maui Bay picnic spot between 3pm to 4pm on the 25th of July and may have seen individuals acting in a suspicious manne
New Zealand Rugby confirms the Bledisloe Cup will begin with two Tests in New Zealand.
Last Friday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced quarantine-free
Good news for villagers in the Yasawa and the Mamanuca Groups as the COVID-19 vaccine is available at your medical facilities.
The Head of the Vaccination Taskforce, D
The Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala says the recent comments made by the National Secretary of the Fiji Trades Union Congress, Felix Anthony that no consultation wa
Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Faiyaz Koya says if we fail to vaccinate 80 percent of our population by November 2021, we will be among those shut to
1,285 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the 24 hour period that ended at 8am today while 9 new COVID-19 deaths have been reported for the period from 23rd to 26
HOPE Party Leader Ro Tupou Draunidalo has objected to the lies told to people that are being asked to sign the SODELPA petition to withdraw the Bill to amend the iTaukei
SODELPA MP, Mikaele Leawere says it is deplorable and sickening to see sick people living in shocking hospital conditions and families looking for bodies of their loved o
SODELPA MP Anare Jale says the 2021/2022 National Budget is entirely dependent on the goodwill of our neighbours who have continued to supply us with vaccines, the dedica
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is calling on the Government to hold immediate consultations with all relevant stakeholders who may be impacted by the proposed changes
Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Veena Bhatnagar says the 2021-2022 National Budget reflects care and compassion for the wellbeing of Fijian
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says they have gathered 15,000 signatures for their petition so far to be presented to the President, the Prime Minister and the Speaker of
The Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs Selai Adimaitoga says many Opposition Members are spreading lies that is causing division amongst people and victimizing the iT
SODELPA MP Ro Teimumu Kepa believes that sadly over the past 14 years unbeknown to many people, the Bainimarama Government has given little consideration or respect to th
Government backbencher Sanjay Kirpal says the 2021/2022 National Budget has been welcomed by vast majority of stakeholders except the Opposition who have forgotten the in
SODELPA MP, Mitieli Bulanauca believes the rights of Fijians under the Constitution has been violated by the FijiFirst Government by its order of the no jab no job.
Wh
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says comments like “you belong to nowhere in the world and you should go to India” are spreading like fire on social media and we s
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the 2021/2022 National Budget is a people’s budget, the initiatives in the budget are attractive to everyone and other matters l
SODELPA MP Mosese Bulitavu has shown his support for the 2021-2022 National Budget and also Bill No.17.
Speaking in Parliament during the Budget debate, Bulitavu says
Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister for Economy, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says the revenue forecast in the 2021/2022 National Budget is over optimistic which will lead t
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry and former MP, Niko Nawaikula, former Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and former Unity Fiji Leader, Savenaca Narube are curren
A 63-year-old retired military officer, Seremaia Tuiteci who allegedly condemned the reality of COVID-19 through his Facebook page with the intent to create alarm and pub
Police in Lautoka are still questioning a man who uploaded a Facebook post calling on people to gather in numbers in major towns and cities to fight against members of th
The Director of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, Ashwin Raj has strongly condemned the use of inflammatory rhetoric on the social media that deliberat
Police say they will be questioning other people not for the purpose of intimidation as claimed by some, but as a pro-active means to find the truth and not everyone who
Police checkpoints on both ends of the Laqere Bridge is causing a huge traffic jam along the Kings Highway this morning.
The traffic stretches from the Laqere Bridge t
The seven politicians who were taken in for questioning by officers from the Criminal Investigations Department yesterday have all been released.
This includes former
The Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu and the Chairman of the Tailevu Provincial Council has confirmed that the new curfew times from today for the whole of Viti
626 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported for the 24 hour period which ended at 8am yesterday while 9 deaths have been recorded from 21st to 25th July.79 cases are fro
The Health Ministry's Chief Medical Advisor Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says 64 COVID-19 patients are currently on oxygen support and 3 patients are on ventilators.
Tudravu
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka is urging all Fijians and the public at large to remain calm and not to take the law into their own hands.
Gavoka has released a statemen
The iTaukei Land Trust Board management has released a statement saying Bill No. 17, a proposed amendment to the iTaukei Land Trust Act 1940, has come under false and inf
Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has confirmed they are investigating the cause of an explosion at the Maui Bay picnic spot area earlier this afternoon.
The
Three people are in police custody for allegedly setting fire to a shop and mosque in Taveuni last night.
Police confirm the three are being questioned for alleged ars
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad and Unity Fiji Leader Savenaca Narube have been released by Police while Party President Pio Tikoduadua, SODELPA M
Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department in Lautoka are currently questioning a man who uploaded a Facebook post calling on people to gather in numbers in major
Former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama continues to beat a broken lali regarding the land swap on Momi and Denarau.
Rabuka says B
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act proposes that the consent of TLTB is no longer required for any mortgage, charge,
The Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority are currently investigating two separate fire incidents in Taveuni last night.
The first incident was in Naqara w
88 families who have been in isolation for more than 10 to 12 days and were yet to receive food rations packs were assisted by the government distribution team yesterday.
The Fiji Police Force is reminding Fijians not to allow their emotions cloud their judgment when making comments on the Bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act.
Actin
Crew members of an inter-island shipping company are under investigation for allegedly breaching health protocols by engaging in a social gathering with villagers in Kada
A 63-year-old retired military officer who allegedly condemned the reality of COVID-19 through his Facebook page with the intent to create alarm and public anxiety has be
Rescuers are scouring devastated parts of western India for survivors after heavy rains caused deadly floods.
Tens of thousands of people have been moved out of affect
Demonstrations have taken place in Australian cities against tight restrictions imposed to tackle a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Thousands gathered in Sydney, with smaller
The CWM Hospital’s Emergency Department is now open 24 hours a day.
The Ministry of Health says Outpatient Services is open to treating all COVID-19 and non-COVID-19
440,361 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 96,357 have received their second doses.
This means that 75.1% of the target populati
The 7-day average of new cases per day is 863 cases per day or 975 cases per million population per day.
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the rec
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed 5 new COVID-19 deaths from 19th to 23rd July while there are 684 new cases of COVID for the 24 hour period
57 people were issued with a Public Health Infringement Notice in the last 24 hours with the Western Division recording the highest number of cases with 22 notices.
Ac
A total of 47,594 food and essential item packs have been distributed by the government so far.
This includes around 18,094 packs to families in targeted lockdown area
438,535 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 95,531 have received their second doses.
This means that 74.8% of the target populati
The Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts has confirmed that out of their 13,823 staff, 10,617 have received the first dose of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine.
A c
The Social Democratic Liberal Party says it regrets the decision made by the Speaker of the Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and the Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Sane
A drive-through COVID-19 swab service is open at the Suva Civic Centre until 3pm today.
People over 40 years of age who may be experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms such
The Fiji Emergency Medical Assistance Team Field Hospital will be ready to treat COVID patients by the end of this weekend.
Head of FEMAT Doctor Luke Nasedra says the
428,524 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID19 vaccine and 90,531 have received their second doses.
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed 11 new COVID-19 deaths for the period of 19th to 21st July and 468 new COVID cases for the 24 hour period
SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula’s seat in Parliament is now vacant.
Nawaikula has posted on his Twitter page that he has received a letter from the Speaker of Parliament,
SODELPA Whip, Lynda Tabuya says the focus should be on getting through the COVID-19 crisis, not name-calling, and definitely not trying to push through the bill to amend
The National Federation Party says they are deeply concerned that Government is trying to rush changes to the iTaukei Land Trust Act without consultation and that it is
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says their call for the Prime Minister to withdraw the bill to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act has nothing to do with race or the Attorney
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has now come out of his hole as he can now contest in the elections however Cha
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says politicians like SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka, MP Lynda Tabuya, and other bush lawyers and bunch of urban elite are causing fear
The Fiji Bus Operators Association says they are grateful that the industry has received some relief through the 2021-2022 National Budget as some companies are facing b
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says the Electoral Commission is to decide on the next step regarding SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula.
Nawaikula was referred t
BRED Group is carrying out capital increases of nearly $70 million for its subsidiary BRED Bank Fiji to accelerate the development which will boost its growth in all mark
The Fiji Police Force has received a timely boost to their COVID-19 operations through the donation of Personal Protective Equipment from the Korea International Cooperat
The government says 98 household packs were distributed in areas in Ra yesterday where 448 Fijians are in home isolation.
This includes areas in Vatumami, Penang, Rara
The Cuvu Health Centre is closed today for decontamination.
According to the Health Ministry, the disinfecting team will decontaminate the health facility today to pre
The Health Ministry says due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the Serua/Namosi Subdivision, the Special Outpatients Department clinic at Navua Hospital has b
With another 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arriving in the country yesterday, Australia has so far provided 560,000 doses to Fiji.
Australian High Commissio
The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per day is a worrying 1068 cases per day or 1207 cases per million population per day.
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor J
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 15 new COVID-19 deaths for the period of 19th to 21st July and 918 new cases of COVID for the 24 hour peri
More jobs are expected to be created in Nadi as Asco Motors is investing $15 million in its new flagship automotive dealership in Legalega.
Outgoing Asco Motors CEO Cr
The Head of the Burebasaga Confederacy, Na Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa is pleading with people who are above 18 years to get vaccinated for COVID if
71.5% of the target population receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 14.7% are now fully vaccinated
71.5% of the target population have now received the
The Sugar Cane Growers Council has welcomed the announcement regarding the proposed amendments of the iTaukei Land Trust Act and the State Lands Act which would provide f
SODELPA is now demanding that the FijiFirst Government withdraw Bill No.17 of 2021 which seeks to amend the iTaukei Land Trust Act 1940.
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavok
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says we should not be criticising the frontliners for the work that they are doing but unfortunately, some people and politicians who a
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji has everything we need to contain this virus and get back to normal as we have enough vaccine doses for every Fijian but we ne
The CEO of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission, Joel Abraham says it is impressive that the tax incentives that were announced in the current National Budget w
The Health Ministry's Chief Medical Advisor Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says 66 COVID-19 patients are currently on oxygen support and two patients are on ventilators.
Doctor
Police have launched an investigation after a 35 year old man’s body was discovered in his farm in Nadarivatu yesterday.
The farmer from Nadrau Village left for his
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama hopes the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the country will motivate those hesitant to get vaccinated to come forward now and get t
The government says there are currently 87 crew members and passengers in isolation on four Goundar Shipping vessels.
It confirms that there are 18 cases on Lomaiviti
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has agreed to prepare meals for patients and staff at the CWM Hospital for another two weeks.
The Incident Management Team had req
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has commended the Government for securing Moderna vaccines for pregnant women saying that Fiji is indeed one of the pr
