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A strong wind warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji group. The Nadi Weather Office said a tropical depression lies slow moving south of Fiji. Meanwhile, an active trough of low pressure with associated clo
Heavy rain and flooding has now hit parts of the Western division. Rakiraki Police confirmed they started experiencing heavy rain from 8pm and some roads have been flooded. They include Qalau road, FSC road, Vatukaceva
The Commissioner Northern is currently touring the Macuata area with a skeleton team from the Police, National Fire Authority Medical team and other Govt officials to survey flood affected areas, due to adverse weather c
People up North are currently being lashed with heavy rain and winds. Fijivillage has been informed of eight families in the village of Nakelikoso in Nadogo, Macuata currently taking shelter at the CMF church. These f
‘It’s the power of God that saw us through’. Those were the words of Wardens coach and former national 7s rep, Timoci Wainiqolo after his team was crowned the new champions of the Uprising Internationa
The URF Wardens side coached by Timoci Wainiqolo has today gone home $25,000 richer after beating FMF Fiji Warriors in the finals of the Uprising Fiji International 7s by 31-26. The FMF Fiji Warriors will receive $5,000
The URF Wardens will meet the FMF Fiji Warriors side in the Cup Final of the Fiji International 7s tournament at the TFL Stadium. URF Wardens coach, Timoci Wainiqolo said that his side is determined to win the tournamen
A new champion will be crowned this afternoon at the Uprising Fiji International 7s. The Manasa Bari coached LICI Police has created the biggest upset at the second day of the Uprising Fiji International 7s after they b
Day 2 of the Uprising Internationals 7s is now underway with the Cup Quarter finals and other matches being expected to be a thrilling affair given the fine weather conditions currently being experienced at the TFL Stadi
With Day One of the Uprising International Sevens drawing to a close, 6 teams have booked their places in the Cup quarterfinals. They are defending champion FWCC Red Rock, URF Wardens, Jim Beam Uprising, LICI Army, LIC
The government will have discussions with the Tikina Namosi Landowners Committee next week to sort out issues in relation to access for the Namosi Joint Venture to continue with exploration works for copper and gold and
The stage is set for the Uprising Fiji International 7s Festival which will kick off at the TFL Stadium this morning. Organizers are confident the current weather will not deter fans from turning out in numbers to witne
The Fiji Audio Visual Industry Association is calling for a levy of $5 per blank DVD or CD in the next budget to tackle piracy in the country. FAVIA President Chris Caine said while
A new global poll on happiness conducted on the eve of New Year shows that Fijians are the happiest in the world. Fiji tops the list of 58 countries surveyed in the WIN-Gallop International Global Barometer of Happiness
Occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected for today with flooding of low lying areas possible. Weather Forecasters say a trough of low pressure remains slow moving over the southern parts of Fiji. Occasi
The adverse weather condition this morning claimed two lives. A second woman has lost her life due to injuries sustained after being struck by lightning. Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the second w
A woman has lost her life after she was struck by lightning in Waiqanake in Suva this morning. This has been confirmed by Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri who said two women were struck by lightning and
The Fiji Police Force clarified that people who have private functions like weddings and cocktail parties do not need a permit under the Public Order Amendment Decree. Police Chief Operations Officer, ACP Henry Brown sa
If you do not want to engage in racial or religious vilification or create public disorder, then you should not feel threatened by the Public Order Amendment Decree. Those are the words of Permanent Secretary for Inform
The Water Authority of Fiji is in the process of upgrading and buying new equipment to improve their services. Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said they are trying to ensure that water cuts is no longer an issue for people.
