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            We have put the first step forward by saying we are welcoming tourists back-AG Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says it is critical for the Hospitality Sector to understand that once borders start opening and other tourism destinations have access to their former markets, they will try and grab as much as the market as possible. Sayed-Khaiyum says it is important that the tourism sector in Fiji recognizes what the government has announced today. He says they have put the first step forward by saying we are welcoming our tourists back Sayed-Khaiyum says Tourism Fiji is currently talking to a number of hotel properties to develop very attractive packages and he hopes that an announcement is made soon. He says they are putting their best step forward by taking into account the health risks, mitigating those risks and then putting in place an economic recovery framework. Source: fijivillage.com

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has announced that the nationwide curfew will remain in effect but from tomorrow 22nd June 2020 the new curfew hours will be from 11pm to 4am.  He has also announced that nightclubs will remain closed. From Monday - 22nd June 2020, gatherings of 100 people will be allowed. It is for weddings, funerals and other community gatherings. From Friday - 26th June 2020, places of worship will be allowed to be opened with only gatherings of 100 people allowed. PM says Year 12 and 13 students will start classes on Tuesday - 30th June to allow them to get back to preparing for their exams. Tertiary institutions can also allow face to face classes from 30th June. Schools will open on 6th July for other students. Sporting venues can hold sports at 50 percent capacity so long as social distancing applies. Cinemas will be opened from tomorrow but will be limited to 50 percent capacity but there needs to be 1.5 metres distancing Community sports will h...