American Airlines Group Inc said on Sunday it plans to raise $1.5 billion by selling shares and convertible senior notes, to improve the airline’s liquidity as it grapples with travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus.

Fiji will be establishing a ‘blue lane’ for yacht and pleasure craft sailing with the only port of entry will be Port Denarau Marina.

Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees.

Fiji is also establishing “Pacific Pathways”, starting with all travellers from Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Tonga.

The Prime Minister says while Australia and New Zealand work out their Trans-Tasman bubble, Fiji’s equal greater success against the virus puts us in a position to take the lead in the Pacific.

Safe “blue lanes”, will be established for yachts and pleasure craft sailing to Fiji, but the requirements are strict.

Fijians are now tapping into their talents and producing goods and artifacts to earn extra income during this slow period.

The British American Tobacco has been assisting Fiji to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals of providing clean and adequate drinking water.

Shoe and bag repair shops at the Suva Market are struggling to make ends meet as they are also feeling the pinch of COVID-19.

The British American Tobacco which employs over 130 staff and supports over 600 farmers opened its new Bonded Warehouse in Suva yesterday.

A dairy farmer from Waimaro, Tailevu believes the industry has the potential to increase milk production and reduce the country’s import bill.

The S&P 500 ended lower on Friday after an up-and-down session as investors weighed spiking cases of COVID-19.