Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem has not resigned. Sayed-Khaiyum made the comments when asked by fijivillage News if Saneem has res
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed Ono-i-Lau and Vatoa in Southern Lau and some areas in Kadavu, Rewa Delta and the Northern Division have been affected by the Tongan volcanic eruption. Fijivi
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they have not recorded any admissions in the paediatric age group to date for COVID-19 however, if community transmission is not suppressed, the number of paediatric C
The tsunami advisory which was issued for all coastal and maritime islands in Fiji last night has been cancelled. The Mineral Resources Department says tsunami wave heights on local tide gauges are below advisory l
There are 9 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 33. The death rates for the Central, Western, and Northern Divisions are indicating an u
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama went through a cardiovascular procedure in Australia yesterday and they are happy to report that it was a success. He says f
Due to volcanic eruptions in Hunga Hapai Island in Tonga occurring again, the Mineral Resources Department is advising the public especially those in low lying coastal areas that there is a possibility of hazardous tsun
The loud thundery sounds being experienced in Fiji are from the huge volcanic eruption in Tonga. The Fiji Meteorogical Office says the booming sounds that people can hear would be from the huge eruption in Tonga ar
Thousands of people living in parts of Sigatoka have been without water supply for seven days and are calling for consistent water carting to affected areas. Last Sunday at 9.41am, the Water Authority of Fiji told
Two former Prime Ministers, Sitiveni Rabuka and Mahendra Chaudhry have today shared their concerns about the absence of our leaders during this time of need in Fiji. In a press conference today, People’s Alliance
Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says he is standing by his comments made to Legend FM News earlier this week that evacuees should bring with them certain items including food to sustain them initially f
The Fiji Meteorological Service says weather models are picking up a possible tropical low-pressure system next week. They say the location as to where the system may form is still uncertain at this point. Th
Energy Fiji Limited says about 95% of affected areas in the Western Division of Viti Levu now have power supply after a major unplanned outage six days ago. They are expecting all affected areas to have power suppl
Save the Children Fiji says the biggest need for children who have been impacted by the recent flooding is food and they are receiving about 20 calls and messages a day from affected families. CEO, Shairana Ali sa
The Water Authority of Fiji has partnered with Israeli company, TaKaDu whose software system will be able to identify leaks in advance before it becomes a major burst main. WAF Chief Operating Officer Seru Soderber
Energy Fiji Limited says they are now able to fully meet the electricity demand in the Western Division and will not be rationing supply. CEO Hasmukh Patel says it is anticipated that the power supply to the remai
There are 7 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 24. Five of the new deaths reported were fully vaccinated but had pre-existing medical c
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji says they have distributed around 500 food ration packs to families that are taking shelter in evacuation centres in the West. CEO and
4,630 people are currently taking shelter in 162 evacuation centres around the country. The National Disaster Management Office says 115 evacuation centres are open in the Western Division, 42 in the Central Divisi
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has told Commissioners and other government officials to carry out their assessments quickly and ensure no one is left out. While speaking to officials in Ba, Seruira
