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A severe flood warning is now in force for major rivers, streams and low lying areas in the western division. A strong wind warning still remains in force for the land areas of the Fiji group. A weakening tropical depr
The latest Nadi weather update issued at 5:30am today, stated that a strong wind warning remains in force for the land areas of the Fiji Group. A tropical depression was located to the far south southwest of Nadi at 3a
DISMAC is advising people living near the Rewa and Navua Rivers to take action and move to high ground as the river levels have reached a critical point. DISMAC Director Pajiliai Dobui said the residents should move now
A severe flood warning remains in force for the major rivers, streams and low lying areas in the Western division. A strong wind warning remains in force for the land areas of the Fiji group. A tropical depression was
A severe flood warning is in force for the major rivers, streams and low lying areas in the Western division for tonight and tomorrow. A strong wind warning is now in force for the land areas of the Western half of Viti
Flooding has hit the Western Division again and the Education Ministry has confirmed that schools affected by the flooding in the Western Division are closed for today. Ba town is also under water Heavy rain is being
An Australian journalist attending the Pacific Islands News Association Summit in Pacific Harbor claims the leadership of PINA had something to do with the journalists attending the summit not allowed to ask Prime Minist
An Australian journalist attending the Pacific Islands News Association Summit in Pacific Harbor has highlighted that the journalists attending the summit could not ask Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama any que
The Fijian government is still interested in buying the 46.3% Qantas shares in Fiji’s national carrier, Air Pacific. However, Attorney General and Civil Aviation Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Qantas has not m
The Fijian government has changed airline ownership rules in a new Civil Aviation Ownership and Control of National Airlines Decree which now takes away the veto and supermajority rights given to Qantas in Air Pacific.
Investigations are now underway in relation to the tragic incident in Lautoka yesterday after the bodies of a 32 year old woman and her one year 5 month old son were recovered from the Matawalu River. The two were last
The Fiji Rugby Union is now trying to get an out-of-court settlement in relation to former Fiji 15's coach, Ilivasi Tabua's case. This has been confirmed in the High Court today by FRU's lawyer, Simione Vale
Former Prime Minister and SDL Leader Laisenia Qarase believes that Fiji needs a legislation like the proposed Qoliqoli Bill. As preparations commence for constitution consultations and elections in 2014, Fijivillage q
Fiji’s only domestic carrier, Pacific Sun says most of their flight cancellations are due to weather conditions. While reacting to questions raised by Fijivillage on the reason for the flight delays and cancellati
The sound of firecrackers, the beating of drums and corrugated iron sheets, the tooting of car horns, the sight of people running on the road and the patriotic cheering for the Fiji 7s team was the atmosphere all over Fi
The Fiji National Provident Fund pensioners who hand delivered a petition to the Prime Minister’s Office requesting for an independent inquiry into the pension cuts for the current pensioners, are still waiting for
‘Miti this is for you.’ That's the word of national 7s captain Setefano Cakau after Fiji defeated New Zealand 35-28 in the Hong Kong 7s final last night. The inspirational skipper dedicated the win to
Fiji will meet traditional rivals New Zealand in the Hong Kong 7s final. Fiji booked a final spot after a 14-7 win over England after a brutal semi final encounter. The Digicel Fiji 7s team looked unsettled in the firs
The Digicel Fiji 7s team has now booked a semifinal berth against England at 7:49 tonight after beating Argentina 26-5 in the Cup quarterfinals of the Hong Kong 7s. Fiji made a slow start to the game before Nikola Mataw
Argentina is the next obstacle Fiji will have to overcome in the Cup Quarterfinals, on their quest for Hong Kong 7s glory last experienced in 2009. Argentina is no stranger to 7s rugby and the South Americans are known
