Mick passes over Navua
The eye of Tropical Cyclone Mick is located just near Navua now and the system is moving rapidly. This means that Tropical Cyclone Mick will hit Navua, Suva, Tailevu and Nausori in the next hour or two. Nadi Weather Of
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TC Mick passing over Monasavu
The eye of Tropical Cyclone Mick is located just over the Monasavu area and is now moving more rapidly. This means that Tropical Cyclone Mick will hit Navua, Suva, Tailevu and Nausori early this evening rather than late
Mick now a category 2 cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Mick which is now located in Viti Levu is now upgraded to a category 2 cyclone. The speed of the cyclone is also increasing. For category two, it means that the winds will be stronger and as we had e
Roofs blown away in Yasawas
Reports out of Yasawa say they are currently experiencing the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Mick now. A number of families in the smaller islands in the Yasawa group had to flee to safety after their homes were blown away
Cyclone Mick moves towards Fiji
Tropical Cyclone Gale Warning is now in force for the whole of the Fiji Group as Tropical Cyclone Mick continues to move towards Viti Levu. Tropical Cyclone Mick is located 250km North North West of Nadi or 340km West N
Tropical Cyclone Gale warning remains
A Tropical Cyclone Gale warning remains in force for whole of Fiji group as Tropical cyclone Mick lies 260km North-North West of Nadi or 340km West North West of Labasa, and 176km North-North West of Yasawa-i-rara at 2a
Strong winds, heavy rain expected
People in the Northern parts of the country are now being asked to brace themselves for strong winds and heavy rain throughout the evening. Director Nadi Weather Office, Rajendra Prasad reveals that Tropical Cyclone Mi
Nadi weather office upgrades cyclone alert
The Nadi Weather office has upgraded their Tropical cyclone alert to a Tropical Cyclone warning in the last few minutes. Director National Weather Office, Rajendra Prasad said that the Depression developed overnight and
NZ wins George 7s
The Gordon Tietjens coached New Zealand 7s team have made it two in-a-row after they beat the Digicel Fiji 7s team in the finals of the South Africa George 7s in the last fifteen minutes by 21-12. This is the sixth time
George 7s title on line
The George 7s title is on the line, the second in the IRB World 7s Series with eight teams tonight and tomorrow morning gunning for the title and points. The Digicel Fiji 7s team will have a tough Cup quarterfinal match
Marijuana plants uprooted in Lautoka
Police in Lautoka raided a cane farm and uprooted 100 marijuana plants with a street value of more than $200,000 yesterday afternoon. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the plants were four
Fiji through to cup quarters
The Digicel Fiji 7s team is through to the Cup quarterfinals and will meet South Africa in the last eight after winning all its three pool games at the George 7s tournament this morning. In their final pool encounter Fi
Possibility of tropical depression
The Nadi Weather Office said there is a possibility of a tropical depression forming over the North West of the country in the next 48 hours. Acting Director, Alipate Waqaicelua said there is a high pressure to the sout
Govt to explore airline options
The Fiji government is now seriously exploring its options after a proposal put forward by Qantas Airlines intending to sell its own 46% shares in our national airline, Air Pacific. Director Civil Aviation Akuila Waradi
Tuvalu causes stir at climate change conference
The small island nation of Tuvalu has caused a stir at the UN Climate Change conference in Copenhagen after representatives staged a walk out forcing an adjournment of the meeting till the afternoon session. Tuvalu'
Digicel/TFL in talks over debts
The Executives of Telecom Fiji Limited and Digicel Fiji Limited have started talks to try and see if an amicable solution can be reached over debts owed by both companies. The meeting relates to the winding up petition
Digicel/TFL in talks over debts
The Executives of Telecom Fiji Limited and Digicel Fiji Limited have started talks to try and see if an amicable solution can be reached over debts owed by both companies. The meeting relates to the winding up petition
Major split in climate change talks
A major split has emerged between developing countries at the United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen over the best way to help the most vulnerable countries. The small island states and poor African nations, wa
Fiji’s doors open: Saumatua
Fiji's doors are open to accommodate those affected by climate change from other neighbouring pacific island countries. These are the words of Local Government Minister Colonel Samuela Saumatua along with delegates
Stringent laws to fight abortion
Abortion is illegal in Fiji whether it is done by a medical practitioner or by the woman who is pregnant. The new Crime Decree 2009 shows that any person who performs an abortion unlawfully will be liable for 14 years i