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August 6, 2021
By Pita Ligaiula of Pacnews in Suva Fiji’s Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama used his inaugural speech as the new chair of the Pacific Islands Forum to offer an apology to the Micronesian members of the Pacific grouping who were angered by the way the Forum rejected their nominee for the Forum Secretary-General’s job. “I offer ... <a title="‘We’re sorry,’ Pacific Forum chair tells Micronesia over SG post" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/06/were-sorry-pacific-forum-chair-tells-micronesia-over-sg-post/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We’re sorry,’ Pacific Forum chair tells Micronesia over SG post">Read more</a>
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August 6, 2021
RNZ Pacific Fiji has reported 968 new cases of covid-19 and 11 more deaths, including a teenager, for the 24 hours to 8am yesterday. That compares with 1187 infections and 11 deaths in the previous 24-hour period. The government also confirmed last night that all but one of the victims were not vaccinated. Of the ... <a title="Girl, 15, among 11 dead as 968 new covid cases confirmed in Fiji" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/06/girl-15-among-11-dead-as-968-new-covid-cases-confirmed-in-fiji/" aria-label="Read more about Girl, 15, among 11 dead as 968 new covid cases confirmed in Fiji">Read more</a>
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August 5, 2021
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific journalist As Fiji struggles with an unprecedented health and economic crisis, the country’s already limited democratic space is being choked off. Opposition MPs routinely face arrest for criticising legislation before Parliament, and the international response has been found lacking. In the past two weeks numerous opposition politicians — MPs, former ... <a title="Fiji’s climate of fear deepens in time of covid pandemic crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/05/fijis-climate-of-fear-deepens-in-time-of-covid-pandemic-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s climate of fear deepens in time of covid pandemic crisis">Read more</a>
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August 5, 2021
By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva Violence can only hinder Fiji’s safe passage leading up to next year’s next general election, says former prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka. After the enactment of Bill 17 to amend the iTaukei Lands Trust Act 1940, he said no disturbance could change what had been done in Parliament but it could ... <a title="‘No need to agitate’, warns Rabuka against instability over Fiji lands bill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/05/no-need-to-agitate-warns-rabuka-against-instability-over-fiji-lands-bill/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No need to agitate’, warns Rabuka against instability over Fiji lands bill">Read more</a>
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August 5, 2021
By Josefa Babitu in Suva It might have been just a bronze medal to some people but for the Fijiana team — especially Sesenieli Donu — it was the fruit of sacrifice and a token of appreciation for her village of Vatukarasa in Nadroga. After an intense competition for the bronze medal with Great Britain ... <a title="For Sesenieli, the Fijiana sevens rugby triumph in Tokyo thrills home village" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/05/for-sesenieli-the-fijiana-sevens-rugby-triumph-in-tokyo-thrills-home-village/" aria-label="Read more about For Sesenieli, the Fijiana sevens rugby triumph in Tokyo thrills home village">Read more</a>
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August 5, 2021
By Christine Rovoi, RNZ Pacific journalist A new vaccine may be needed if the delta variant of covid-19, which is currently in Fiji, continues to mutate, health experts say. The government says more than 22,000 people with covid are in isolation and the death toll has passed 260, and climbing. The victims included an 11-month-old ... <a title="Health specialists warn against mutating delta variant in Fiji" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/05/health-specialists-warn-against-mutating-delta-variant-in-fiji/" aria-label="Read more about Health specialists warn against mutating delta variant in Fiji">Read more</a>
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August 5, 2021
RNZ Pacific Covid-19 infections continue to rise in Fiji with 1220 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours to 8am yesterday. The government also confirmed seven more deaths, bringing the toll to 261. That compares with 1100 cases and 13 deaths in the previous 24-hour period. Health Secretary Dr James Fong said the seven ... <a title="Fiji faces 1220 new covid cases, seven deaths as infections still rise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/05/fiji-faces-1220-new-covid-cases-seven-deaths-as-infections-still-rise/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji faces 1220 new covid cases, seven deaths as infections still rise">Read more</a>
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August 3, 2021
RNZ Pacific New Zealand is sending 100,000 vaccine doses and additional financial support to Fiji for nursing staff as the country’s covid-19 death toll passed 250. Fiji reported 1100 new cases and 13 more deaths today, bringing the total death toll to 254. Of the deaths, 252 of them have come from the April outbreak ... <a title="NZ sends 100,000 vaccine doses to Fiji as covid deaths top 250" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/03/nz-sends-100000-vaccine-doses-to-fiji-as-covid-deaths-top-250/" aria-label="Read more about NZ sends 100,000 vaccine doses to Fiji as covid deaths top 250">Read more</a>
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August 3, 2021
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Fiji police have warned that any attempts to destabilise and cause instability will be investigated and dealt with, reports The Fiji Times. The warning came from Acting Commissioner Police Rusiate Tudravu yesterday in the wake of two major fires in Ba and Raiwai at the weekend. He claimed some Fijians were ... <a title="Fiji police warn public against violence and ‘fake profiles’ after two fires" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/03/fiji-police-warn-public-against-violence-and-fake-profiles-after-two-fires/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji police warn public against violence and ‘fake profiles’ after two fires">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
By Talebula Kate in Suva The Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority are currently investigating two separate fires that broke out last night — at the Central Arcade in Ba and at Tappoos warehouse in Raiwai. Police say the first report of fire was received at the Ba Police Station before 8pm and ... <a title="Fiji police, fire agency jointly probe two separate urban fires" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/fiji-police-fire-agency-jointly-probe-two-separate-urban-fires/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji police, fire agency jointly probe two separate urban fires">Read more</a>
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July 29, 2021
ANALYSIS: By Dominic O’Sullivan, Charles Sturt University The arrest of nine Fijian opposition politicians, including party leaders and two former prime ministers, once again exposes Fijian democracy’s fragility. The intimidation doesn’t bode well for the parliamentary elections due next year (or early 2023). The political crisis has been overshadowed by Fiji’s covid-19 crisis, which has ... <a title="Fiji’s other crisis – away from the covid emergency, political dissent can still get you arrested" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/07/29/fijis-other-crisis-away-from-the-covid-emergency-political-dissent-can-still-get-you-arrested/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s other crisis – away from the covid emergency, political dissent can still get you arrested">Read more</a>
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July 29, 2021
RNZ Pacific A covid-19 positive patient is being flown to New Zealand from Fiji today despite an earlier decision by the Ministry of Health to decline the transfer. The infected patient from Fiji is being flown to Auckland for hospital treatment. It is reported the person involved is a high-profile staff member employed by the ... <a title="Fiji covid-19 patient being flown to NZ for treatment in about-turn" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/07/29/fiji-covid-19-patient-being-flown-to-nz-for-treatment-in-about-turn/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji covid-19 patient being flown to NZ for treatment in about-turn">Read more</a>
