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Destructive winds pass, flood warning still in effect

Some good news this morning as destructive hurricane force winds will no longer be felt in any part of the country. However the threat of flooding still exists.  A gale warning remains in force for the Cora

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Hurricane warning within the Fiji group cancelled

The last hurricane warning within the Fiji group has now been cancelled as TC Evan slowly moves away. Speaking to Fijivillage in the last hour, Nadi Duty Weather Forecaster Terry Atalifo said that as of 2.30am TC Eva

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Tropical Cyclone Evan slowly moves away

Tropical Cyclone Evan is slowly moving away from the country and the weather conditions are expected to improve from midday today according to the Nadi Weather Office. Speaking to Fijivillage in the last hour Nadi Weath

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Evan 35km southwest of Nadi

Western Viti Levu from Sigatoka through Nadi, Lautoka and all the way to Ba are experiencing destructive hurricane force winds from 135 kilometres per hour gusting to 270 kilometres per hour. Tropical Cyclone Forecaster

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Hurricane force winds to continue till tomorrow morning

Tropical Cyclone Evan is now located 30 kilometres west-northwest of Nadi and there are indications now that many areas will continue to have hurricane force, storm force or gale force winds until tomorrow morning. Cycl

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Tropical Cyclone Evan batters the West

Tropical Cyclone Evan has now moved closer to Nadi and there are indications now that many areas will continue to have hurricane force, storm force or gale force winds until tomorrow morning. Cyclone Evan which is sti

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Hurricane warning for western Viti Levu

A hurricane warning is now in force for the western parts of Viti Levu and nearby smaller islands. We have received confirmation that the areas that will start getting hurricane force winds will be: Lautoka will

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Hurricane warning in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca groups

A hurricane warning remains in force for the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups. A storm warning remains in force for the western parts of Viti Levu and nearby smaller islands and the Bua province. A gale warning remains in

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TC Evan expected to remain to the North of Fiji tonight

Tropical Cyclone Evan is expected to remain to the North of Fiji for the whole of tonight and continue its movement later tomorrow morning.  Based on this people in the Northern division are expected to start

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TC Evans to remain in the North for tonight

Tropical Cyclone Evan is expected to remain in the North of Fiji for the whole of tonight and continue its movement later tomorrow morning.  Based on this people in the Northern division are expected to start e

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Tropical Cyclone Evan continues towards Fiji

Tropical Cyclone Evan has stopped intensifying and continues to move West South West of Fiji.  Based on this people in the Northern division are expected to start experiencing strong winds and rain from this af

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People in North advised to brace themselves

People living in the Northern Division have been advised to brace themselves for gale force winds as Tropical Cyclone Evan is expected to impact them within the next 24 to 36 hours. Tropical Cyclone Evan is currentl

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TC Evan Alert for North

An alert has now been issued for Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Northern Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca and nearby smaller islands including the Northern Lau group as Tropical Cyclone Evan continues to intensify.  As of 10a

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Tropical Cyclone Evan continues to intensify

People have been urged to take precautions as Tropical Cyclone Evan continues to intensify and is highly likely to enter the Fiji waters by late tomorrow. According to Nadi Weather Officer Forecaster, Amit Singh, Tr

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Be prepared

The Nadi Weather Office is calling on people to take all the necessary precautions Tropical Cyclone Evan continues to intensify and is highly likely to enter the Fiji waters late Sunday. Director, Alipate Waqaicelua

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Tropical Cyclone Evan continues to gain intensity

The Nadi Weather Office is calling on people to take all the necessary precautions as all indications are clear that Tropical Cyclone Evan is continuing to gain intensity. Director, Alipate Waqaicelua said the proje

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Tropical Cyclone Evan hits Samoa

Tropical Cyclone Evan has hit Samoa and is now on its way to Tonga before it is projected to head to Fiji in an intensified form. The tropical cyclone forecaster from the Nadi Weather Office confirmed that based on all

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4 Asian nationals found guilty of human trafficking

Four Asian nationals facing charges in relation to human trafficking and forced prostitution involving two women have been found guilty. The four have been charged with six counts of aggravated trafficking in person, do

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