Bula vinaka. This morning, after testing another 25 samples overnight at our molecular lab, we have confirmed a single new case of COVID-19 in Fiji. Our newly-confirmed case of coronavirus is the husband of an existing patient from Lautoka –– the Zumba classmate of patient number one. This was a case we have expected for…Read More

Fiji National University (FNU) alumnus, Salaseini Salakawa, is making her mark in the male-dominated field of engineering. Graduating with a Trade Certificate in Plant Maintenance from the Fiji Institute of Technology (FIT), now College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST), in 2007, Salakawa is the Water Treatment Supervisor with the Tropik Wood Industries Cogeneration plant…Read More

Bula Vinaka. Yesterday, the Christian calendar marked Palm Sunday –– an occasion that many Fijians spent together with loved ones, surrounded by family in the quiet comfort of their homes. But this Sunday, in the lockdown areas of Lautoka, Suva and Soasoa, hundreds of our Fiji Police officers and RFMF personnel spent the rainy weekend…Read More

Following the confirmation of two new COVID-19 cases recorded in the Central Division, the Fijian Government has revised the nationwide curfew hours which comes into effect from tomorrow, Friday 3 April 2020. The new curfew hours will be from 8 pm to 5 am. Also as announced by the Prime Minister Honourable Josaia Bainimarama, Suva will be on a…Read More

Bula Vinaka. Last week, we issued a nationwide directive to all people in Fiji to stay at home unless your life or livelihood depends directly on going outside. Again, my most important message to all Fijians this afternoon again is this: Stay at home, save lives. Tiko i vale me da bula kece kina. Ghare…Read More