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Families and Nanuku settlement community in a state of shock

Three families and the community of Nanuku settlement are in a state of shock today after four people from the area drowned in waters near Vatuwaqa over the weekend. Two brothers, Monish Prasad and Sachin Prasad, 1

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16-year-old student dies, 3 others missing

A 16-year-old student is dead and three other people are still missing after a rescue attempt to help three students in waters off the Nanuku settlement industrial area in Vatuwaqa yesterday afternoon. Police spoke

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Heavy rain warning remains with possibility of flash flooding

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Fiji group and heavy rain may lead to flash flooding in low lying areas. Severe tropical cyclone Pam was located near 21.2 south, 169.5 east or about 910 kilometers wes

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Heavy rain warning remains in force for Fiji Group

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Fiji group. A strong wind warning is in force for the land areas of the Western half of Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca group, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Rotuma. The cent

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Dangerous days for all Fijians - PM

Today is one of the most dangerous days for all Fijians as Cyclone Pam moves down from Vanuatu. While speaking during the release of 2014 drowning report today, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said the Water Safe

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TC Pam upgraded to Category 5

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Fiji. A strong wind warning is in force for the land areas of the Western half of Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca group, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Rotuma. Tropical Cyclone P

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Get ready for heavy rain - Seruiratu

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Fiji group. Acting Director of the Nadi Weather Office, Aminiasi Tuidraki said this is based on the indirect effects that Fiji will experience when Tropical Cyclone Pam

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Heavy rain alert now in force for Fiji

A heavy rain alert is now in force for Fiji. A strong wind warning is also in force for the land areas of Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Yasawa and Mamanuca group.  A strong wind warning remains in force for the la

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Tropical Cyclone Pam upgraded to Category 3

Heavy rain has started in some areas in the Northern and Western parts of the country as Tropical Cyclone Pam which is located about 1,050 kilometres far North West of Nadi was upgraded to Category 3 overnight. Tro

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RFMF has remained within budget since 2010 - Tikoitoga

Army Commander, Brigadier General Mosese Tikoitoga has assured the Public Accounts Committee that the RFMF has put in place proper procedures and the institution has remained within budget since 2010. While speakin

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Tropical Cyclone Pam forms near Solomon Islands

The tropical depression located near Solomon Islands is upgraded to a tropical cyclone. Cyclone Pam is a category one system at this stage and is located near 9.2 South 170.4 East. Please note that the cyclone

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Tropical cyclone to form near Solomon Islands today

A weather system that is developing near Solomon Islands is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds from today into the Fiji Group. The Nadi Weather Office said the Tropical Disturbance which is currently 130

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Nadi Weather Office monitors weather system near Solomons

A weather system that is developing near Solomon Islands is expected to bring in heavy rain and strong winds from Tuesday into the Fiji Group. Nadi Weather Office Principal Meteorologist, Misaele Funaki said the Tr

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Tabadamu Blue wins Marist 7s title for the first time

The CK Ezy Buy Tabadamu Blue has been crowned the new champion of the 39th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s after defeating Hideaway Hurricanes 30‑14 at the ANZ Stadium. Laced with former Fiji 7s team players, Setefano Caka

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