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TC HAROLD
1,778 people in evacuation centres|TC Harold passes near Kadavu|Restriction of Movement on Viti Levu to remain until 8pm|85 evacuation centres activated across Fiji|More than 100 people sheltering at LDS church|Fallen trees and crop damage in Bua|People found loitering will be arrested: Qiliho|Suva CBD quietens down amid COVID-19 and TC Harold|Families in Wailoaloa awakened by storm surges|Stay indoors, do not take risks: PM Bainimarama|All of Viti Levu on restricted movement|Winds start to pick up in Lau|Australia pledges $350k for relief efforts|Significant damage to EFL power lines|Evacuation centres activated in the North|25 evacuation centers activated|Savusavu flooded, town closed|Vusuya not spared by tornado|Family’s years of sacrifice gone in three minutes|Kiobo villagers take shelter at Kubulau District School|Part of Ba town is flooded|Wairiki Crossing under water|Avoid W&G Friendship Plaza|Suva vendors told to pack their produce and evacuate|Seven families take shelter at school in Navua|
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TC Harold

1,778 people in evacuation centres

There are 69 evacuation centres open around Fiji tonight with 1,778 evacuees.

TC Harold

TC Harold passes near Kadavu

Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold passed close to Kadavu at around 2pm today.

TC Harold

Restriction of Movement on Viti Levu to remain until 8pm

Given the severity of the category four system of Tropical Cyclone Harold, a restriction of movement on will be in place until 8 tonight.

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COVID-19

Allegations of COVID-19 patient spitting on staff refuted

There are no new COVID-19 cases in Fiji. The current tally remains at 15.
 

TC Harold

85 evacuation centres activated across Fiji

There are 85 evacuation centres open around Fiji with 1,768 evacuees taking shelter due Tropical Cyclone Harold.
 

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More than 100 people sheltering at LDS church

Fijians living in the flood prone areas of Navua were prepared for the Tropical Cyclone Harold and moved to evacuation centres before the heavy rain.
 

TC Harold

Fallen trees and crop damage in Bua

Heavy rains and strong winds brought about by TC Harold has caused minor damage in some villages in the Bua province.
 

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People found loitering will be arrested: Qiliho

People found loitering during the restriction of movement in Viti Levu will be arrested.
 

TC Harold

Suva CBD quietens down amid COVID-19 and TC Harold

A handful of supermarkets which were open in Suva earlier today had to cease operations following advice from authorities.
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Sports

Rugby

Murimurivalu can’t wait to take family out again

The past few weeks have been quite entertaining for Flying Fijians fullback Kini Murimurivalu.
Football

Krishna misses fish parcel at Labasa market

Fiji Football star Roy Krishna cannot wait to return to his hometown in Labasa after being cleared by health officials following his 14 days of self-isolation.
Sports

Next year’s Olympics will be different says Bower

The Tokyo Olympic Games next year is going to be different from the rest according to Team Fiji Chef De Mission Patrick Bower.
Sports

Manly coach proposes NRL follow NBA percentage system

Manly coach Des Hasler has proposed an NBA-inspired win percentage model as the “fairest” means of deciding this year’s potential finalists in a rescheduled 2020 NRL season.
Sports

UFC: Dana White says fights to go ahead on private island

UFC president Dana White says he is close to securing a private island to continue hosting fights during the coronavirus crisis.
Football

Fiji FA can survive the year financially with assistance from FIFA and OFC

Fiji Football Association will be able to sustain themselves financially for the rest of the year.

Fixtures & Results

Lautoka
17 Mar
Postponed
Churchill Park
Vodafone Premier League 2020
Ba
Ba
24 Mar
Postponed
Prince Charles Park
Vodafone Premier League 2020
Nadi
Lautoka
08 Mar
0 - 1
Churchill Park
Vodafone Premier League 2020
Suva
Rewa
01 Mar
2 - 1
Round 5 - Ratu Cakobau Park
Vodafone Premier League 2020
Navua
Nasinu
01 Mar
3 - 3
Round 5 - Ratu Cakobau Park
Vodafone Premier League 2020
Suva
Lautoka
01 Mar
0 - 0
[Commentary - RF2] Churchill Park
Vodafone Premier League 2020
Labasa
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Bulldogs
18 Mar
16 - 24
Round 2
NRL 2020
Cowboys
Dragons
19 Mar
28 - 32
Round 2
NRL 2020
Panthers
Broncos
19 Mar
22 - 18
Round 2
NRL 2020
Rabbitohs
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Chiefs
13 Mar
24 - 27
Round 7
Super Rugby 2020
Hurricanes
Blues
14 Mar
43 - 10
Round 7
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Lions
Sunwolves
14 Mar
14 - 49
Round 7
Super Rugby 2020
Crusaders
Reds
14 Mar
41 - 17
Round 7
Super Rugby 2020
Bulls
Jaguares
15 Mar
Called-off
Round 7
Super Rugby 2020
Highlanders
Brumbies
15 Mar
47 - 14
Round 7
Super Rugby 2020
Waratahs
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Wales
15 Mar
Postponed
Round 5
Six Nations 2020
Scotland
Scotland
09 Mar
28 - 17
Round 4
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France
England
08 Mar
33 - 30
Round 4
Six Nations 2020
Wales
Italy
23 Feb
0 - 17
Round 3
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Scotland
Wales
23 Feb
23 - 27
Round 3
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France
England
24 Feb
24 - 12
Round 3
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Ireland
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RB Leipzig
11 Mar
3 - 0
Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2
2019/20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Tottenham
Valencia
11 Mar
3 - 4
Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2
2019/20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Atalanta
PSG
12 Mar
2 - 0
Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2
2019/20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Dortmund
Liverpool
12 Mar
2 - 3
Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2
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Atletico Madrid
Man City
18 Mar
Postponed
Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2
2019/20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Real Madrid
Juventus
18 Mar
Postponed
Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2
2019/20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Lyon
Barcelona
19 Mar
Postponed
Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2
2019/20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Napoli
Bayern
19 Mar
Postponed
Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2
2019/20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Chelsea
Real Madrid
27 Feb
1 - 2
Round of 16 Leg 1 of 2
2019/20 UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Man City
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Everton
17 Mar
Postponed
Round 30 of 38
English Premier League
Liverpool
Tottenham
16 Mar
Postponed
Round 30 of 38
English Premier League
Man United
Brighton
15 Mar
Postponed
Round 30 of 38
English Premier League
Arsenal
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Pakistan
05 Apr
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Cricket
Bangladesh
India
12 Mar
Cancelled
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Cricket
South Africa
Australia
21 Mar
Cancelled
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Cricket
New Zealand
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Business

Business

Twitter boss pledges $1bn for relief effort

Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter and payment app Square, has said he will donate $1bn (£810m) towards efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Business

Air New Zealand pilots look set to lose jobs

Up to 400 Air New Zealand pilots look set to lose their jobs as part of the airline’s plan to slash one third of its workforce.
Business

Don't bail out airlines, say climate campaigners

More than 250 trades unions and environment groups have signed an open letter opposing plans for bailing out the aviation industry.
Business

UK drivers win first round in VW 'dieselgate' case

Thousands of UK motorists have won the first stage of a High Court action against Volkswagen over the installation of emissions cheating devices in its diesel vehicles.
Business

Businesses encouraged to be resolute

Retailers have been advised to be resolute as Fiji goes through financial and economic uncertainties caused by COVID-19.
Business

Young and low-paid to be among worst hit in lockdown says study

Young workers and the worst paid are the most likely to be affected by the closure of businesses amid the coronavirus lockdown, a study says.

World

World

US records highest death toll in single day

The US recorded the most coronavirus deaths in a single day with 1,736 fatalities reported on Tuesday.
New Zealand

50 new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand

The number of new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand continues to stay steady, with 26 confirmed and 24 probable cases in the past 24 hours.
World

People of Wuhan allowed to leave after lockdown

The months-long lockdown in the city of Wuhan in China’s Hubei province – where the coronavirus pandemic started – has been lifted.
World

Teenager diagnosed with coronavirus gives birth to baby girl in Cameroon

Doctors in Cameroon helped a 19-year-old, who tested positive for coronavirus, safely deliver a baby girl.
World

UK coronavirus death toll rises by 786

The UK’s coronavirus death toll has risen by 786, according to new figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care.
World

China reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time

China reported no coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, the first time since it started publishing daily figures in January.
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