Tropical Cyclone Alert now in force
A Tropical Cyclone Alert is now in force for the Western half of Viti Levu, Kadavu, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group. A damaging swell warning and a strong warning has also been issued for these areas. Authoritie
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Tropical Cyclone Lusi expected to become a hurricane
Tropical Cyclone Lusi which is currently located near Vanuatu is expected to become a hurricane as it comes closer to Fiji. Cyclone Lusi is now a category two cyclone and is still intensifying. The current location of
Heavy rain and strong winds to affect Fiji Group
Periods of heavy rain and strong winds is expected to affect the Fiji Group from later today as Tropical Cyclone Lusi approaches closer to the group. The Nadi Weather Office advises people to take all the necessary pre
Fiji to feel the effects of Tropical Cyclone Lusi
The Nadi Weather Office advises people to take all the necessary precautions as Fiji will feel the effects of Tropical Cyclone Lusi as it approaches closer to the group. Director Alipate Waqaicelua confirmed that the c
New constitution guarantees religious freedom-PM
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stressed that the new constitution guarantees religious freedom for every Fijian to choose for themselves. While reacting to comments made by Social Democratic and Liberal P
Public warned to see doctors instantly on onset of dengue symptoms
The dengue outbreak has already claimed the lives of eight people and Health Authorities have advised people not to wait too long to be seen by a doctor. Director of Epidem-iology, Dr. Devika Nand said the outbreak
Avoid ibuprofen and aspirin when you have dengue-Dr Nanovo
With 9,825 confirmed cases of dengue fever and eight deaths reported in the country so far, people have also been advised to avoid ibuprofen, aspirin or aspirin containing drugs. One of the symptoms of dengue fever
Two women, 10yr old missing at sea
Two women and a ten-year-old girl of Tiliva Kadavu are missing at sea since yesterday. A villager Sailosi Selebula told Fijivillage that the two women, 43-year-old Liti Tuikoro, her 10 year old daughter Cema and a 3
4 discharged after Kings road accident
Four people including a driver have been discharged from the Korovou Hospital after they were involved in an accident along the Kings Road which claimed the lives of two people yesterday. Six people were traveling i
4 in hospital, 2 dead after accident
Four people including a driver are still admitted at the Korovou Hospital who were involved in an accident along the Kings Road which claimed the lives of two people yesterday. Six people were traveling in a rental
Over 400 take part in Clean Up Fiji Campaign
More than 400 people including public servants, youth groups and communities have taken their time out to take part in the nationwide “Clean Up Fiji Campaign” in an effort to control the dengue outbreak.
Search continues for accident victims
A search will continue this morning for two people believed to be victim's of an early morning road accident along the King's road. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms they received a report of an alle
Ro Teimumu Kepa is the new leader of SODELPA
The Marama Na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa is now the President and Leader of the Social Democratic and Liberal Party. She was unanimously elected as the Leader by the party management and the announcement was
Parties oppose AG’s comments
Three political parties have spoken out against Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum after he said that the government is planning to work with a potential donor to ensure that a parliamentary manual is put together f
$200M investment project underway in Lautoka
A $200 million investment project is now underway after the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Amex Resources Limited’s Lautoka Port Facility. More than 300 jobs will be created as work continues on the majo
Dengue outbreak claimed 7 lives
It has been confirmed that seven people have died from the current dengue outbreak. The Ministry of Information has confirmed this saying current statistics on dengue stands at 3,556 confirmed cases and seven confir
RFMF will protect the 2013 constitution-Tikoitoga
The new Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Brigadier General Mosese Tikoitoga said the RFMF will protect the 2013 constitution and will respect the will of the people in the general elections later this
Commodore Bainimarama finishes off after 39 years of service
I hope that the military will continue to support the government and Fiji as a whole. Those were the words of Prime Minister and former Army Commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he officially handed over the Army C
Brigadier General Mosese Tikoitoga now the new Commander
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Land Force Commander Brigadier General Mosese Tikoitoga is now the new Army Commander. Prime Minister and former Army Commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has officially announced thi
Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga will be new Commander
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Land Force Commander, Brigadier General Mosese Tikoitoga will become the new Army Commander from today. Prime Minister and Army Commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has con