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We feel for those that suffered twice after Tropical Cyclone Winston and the recent floods but the sun is out giving us an opportunity to get back on our feet and clean up our homes. Those are the words of Prime Mi
The National Disaster Management Office has confirmed that the Restriction of Movement Order for Fiji has been lifted. Director Akapusi Tuifagalele confirmed this to Fijivillage at about 7.30 this morning. We
Tropical Cyclone Zena is still a category 3 system and is also weakening. The Nadi Weather Office says the current forecasts indicate that the centre of Cyclone Zena is located at about 200km South‑west of Nadi o
A flood warning is in force for all low‑lying areas in Fiji as heavy rain continues to affect the country. Many areas are flooded in the western division. Senior Weather Forecaster, Misaele Funaki says the h
Expect heavy rain from tonight as the second Tropical Disturbance approaches the Fiji group. Flood waters have receded in many areas however people living in low lying areas should be prepared for the worst going i
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji. A flood warning remains in force for Rakiraki Town, Wailotua, Ba River, Sigatoka River, Nadi River, Nadi Town, Wainimala River, Mulomulo and Semo River.
The Nadi Weather Office warns people living in low lying areas that two more Tropical Disturbances located near Vanuatu are heading our way. Senior Weather Forecaster Misaele Funaki says the first tropical disturba
A heavy rain warning is still in force for the whole of Fiji. Flood waters have started receding in many areas in the western division but heavy rain is expected later today. A flood warning is in force for Ra
People living in low lying areas in the country should take action now and move to high ground. The heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji, and heavy rain is expected to intensify from tonight.
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji. A flood warning remains in force for Rakiraki Town, Wailotua River, Ba River, Sigatoka River and Nadi River. A flood alert remains in force for all
The Nadi Weather Office is currently monitoring two Tropical Disturbances. The Senior Nadi Weather Forecaster says one of the Tropical Disturbances is much closer to Vanuatu while the other system is lying between
The 26 schools that the Australian government will rebuild will be completed in August. Australian High Commissioner Margaret Twomey says they will start planning and assessing all the schools that were damaged bef
Parents are not to send their children to school if they have conjunctivitis. This is the statement by the Minister for Education Dr Mahendra Reddy who says that children with conjunctivitis must seek medical advic
The Fiji National Provident Fund is on target to complete processing members’ applications for the Tropical Cyclone Winston assistance by Monday. As at 1pm today, FNPF had paid out $182.4 million
The number of crime cases increased by 18 percent in 2015 compared to 2014. According to the 2015 Crime Statistics Report released by the Fiji Police Force, 20,819 crime cases were recorded in 2015 compared to 17,6
Fiji One and Pacific Channel will be removed from the line-up of Sky Pacific channels from today. Digicel Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Darren McLean says they have to comply with the Media Decree as a foreign comp
A container truck toppled over a car near the Edinburgh Road and Walu Bay roundabout in the last hour. The truck almost flattened the car. Police and National Fire Authority officers are currently at the scene
39-year-old security officer Josua Colanaudolu, who has been charged in relation to the rape and murder of the 14-year-old girl in Deuba, appeared in the Navua Magistrates Court earlier today. Colanaudolu has been
Please come forward and report any cases of sexual assault. That is the plea from the Fiji Police Force following allegations that some rape cases in Deuba were not reported over the past years. Acting Chief o
A 39-year-old security officer of Vunibuabua settlement in Deuba has been charged with the rape and murder of the 14-year-old girl in Deuba two weeks ago. The man is charged with two counts of rape, one count of mu
