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It is time to work together as a nation - AG

It is time to work together as a nation to rebuild the lives of the people badly affected by Tropical Cyclone Winston. Finance Minister and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said he has visited a few thousand pe

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Efforts underway to ensure all families receive basic needs

Efforts are now underway to ensure that all the families that need ration packs are provided with the basic needs. National Disaster Management Office Director, Akapusi Tuifagalele says ration distribution is un

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EU provides $10 million to support TC Winston recovery efforts

The European Union will provide an initial $10 million through the Pacific Community to complement the Fijian Government's efforts in relief, recovery and rehabilitation following the devastation caused by Trop

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Australian Govt announces further AUD$10M assistance

The Australian Government has announced that it will provide an additional AUD$10 million to assist in the relief efforts after Tropical Cyclone Winston. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said this contribution builds

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Some schools to reopen today

516 primary schools and 145 secondary schools will open today. This has been confirmed by the Ministry of Education. Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy said some schools will not be opened as they are severely damaged

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Great inspiration to see the Fijian spirit alive and well - PM

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says while it has been heart breaking to witness the devastation left behind by Monster Cyclone Winston, it has also been a great inspiration for him to see the Fijian spirit alive and

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80% of schools to be open on Monday

80% of schools in the country will be open next week Monday. Minister for Education Dr Mahendra Reddy says these schools include the ones that have not been damaged and schools that have had minor damages. Dr

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5% of Fiji’s population in evacuation centres

5 percent of the country’s population is currently staying in evacuation centres after Tropical Cyclone Winston. Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu confirmed that 45,245 people are curre

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TC Winston death toll now 42

The death toll for Tropical Cyclone Winston is now 42. This has been confirmed by the National Disaster Management Office, Inia Seruiratu. Seruiratu says the breakdown of deaths by divisions provided so f

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TC Winston claims 29 lives so far

There are 29 confirmed deaths due to Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston while 1 person is reported to be missing in the Lomaiviti group. Director of the National Disaster Management Office, Akapusi Tuifagalele also co

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29 confirmed deaths so far from TC Winston

There are 29 confirmed deaths due to Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston while 1 person is reported to be missing in the Lomaiviti group. This has been confirmed by the Director of the National Disaster Management Offi

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TC Winston death toll now 21

There are 21 confirmed deaths due to Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston while 4 people are missing.  The official death toll may rise further as Police are still trying to get confirmation on some missing persons

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Ten reported deaths so far from Tropical Cyclone Winston

There are ten reported deaths so far from Tropical Cyclone Winston. The number of deaths is expected to rise further as many people were trapped under roofs and walls during the height of the monster cyclone late S

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TC Winston claims 5 lives

Tropical Cyclone Winston has claimed five lives so far. National Disaster Management Office Director, Akapusi Tuifagalele says that one man in Koro, two in Ovalau, one from Qelekuro  in Tailevu  and on

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Heavy rain warning remains in force for Fiji

Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston continues to move away from the Fiji Group. The centre of Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston which is still a Category 5 system was located West of Viwa Island in the Yasawas. The

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