Fred Wesley
IMAGE: THE FIJI TIMES
Again tonight, the big stories on Page 1 are linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some stories that made headlines in The Fiji Times’ edition for Wednesday, May 5.
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Baby survives on boiled cassava
Things are so bad for Krishnil Kumar’s family that his 10-month-old baby survives on boiled cassava and uses old clothing as diapers.
$6m to assist families
Government plans to spend up to $6million to assist thousands of households in the country’s six containment areas.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary, Dr. James Fong speaks to the media on the latest cases of COVID-19 during a press conference at the Ministry of Health headquarters conference room at Dinem House in Toorak, Suva on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Picture: FIJIAN GOVERNMENT
Suva-Nausori Residents Rush To Supermarkets After Lockdown Lifts Members of the Fiji Police Force were also visible, trying to contain the crowd as people rushed in to do their shopping. by inoke rabonu
04 May 2021 12:55 Members of the public shopping in high numbers in Valelevu as on May 3rd 2021. Photo- Leon Lord
2021-06-02
Following the lifting of the 56-hours curfew period in the Suva-to-Nausori containment area yesterday, members of the public flocked to supermarkets around the vicinity to replenish food and household supplies.
Long queues were formed at supermarket entrances for hours, in a bid to enter
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COVID-19: Food Help And Dishonest people However, he said there were people aiming to benefit from the assistance by getting more than one pack per family. by shalveen chand
2021-06-02
Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr James Fong is calling on the public to be honest when contacting the 161 food assistance helpline.
Last night, Dr Fong said that the Government remained steadfast about delivering food to those who really need it.
However, he said there were people aiming to benefit from the assistance by getting more than one pack per family.
He said this was wasting time and resources which could be used to help those who were in genuine need.
COVID-19: Domestic Violence The Ugly Side To Lockdowns Sadly, Dr Fong said the Prime Minister is right and during times of crisis, these horrific crimes occur more often. by fonua talei
2021-06-02
Anyone experiencing domestic violence during this lockdown period is encouraged to call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 1560 for help.
For Child Helpline cases please call 1325.
Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr James Fong highlighted the message by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama that domestic violence is an ugly scourge in our society.
Sadly, Dr Fong said the Prime Minister is right and during times of crisis, these horrific crimes occur more often.