House engulfed in flames in Toga, Nausori
A house is engulfed in flames in Toga, Nausori. An eyewitness says the fire started at around 10.30 this morning. More to follow.
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Tributes pour in for the legendary singer Jese Mucunabitu
Tributes are pouring in for Fiji's iconic musician and songwriter, Jese Mucunabitu who passed yesterday at the CWM Hospital after a prolonged illness. Top local musician Big Wilz says the late Mucunabitu is a big l
Bainimarama invites Biden to attend Pacific Islands Forum meet in Fiji
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has invited US President, Joe Biden to attend the Pacific Islands Forum meeting to be hosted in Fiji in August this year. Bainimarama has tweeted that COVID-19 kept the meeting wi
Food packs deployed to the North
If you are living in Vanua Levu and have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana and Yasa, assistance is on its way. The National Disaster Management Office deployed a vessel last night to Vanua Levu with 13,000 food
Fiji records new border quarantine case of COVID-19
Fiji has recorded a new border quarantine case of COVID-19. The 48 year old man travelled from Jakarta Indonesia on repatriation flight GA 9820, which originally departed from New Delhi India, with stops in Jakarta
Students affected by floods will be assisted to return to school
Students affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana have been assured by the Ministry of Education that they will be provided with the necessary assistance. Minister Rosy Akbar says they do not want parents to worry about se
We provided the best treatment & had stand-by power – Dr Waqainabete
A family is still wanting more answers after a 23-year-old woman died following an asthma attack at Savusavu Hospital on Sunday morning while Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says they provided the best trea
Director CID overseeing investigation in relation to the body find of a couple yesterday
The Director of CID and a team from the CID Headquarters and Forensic Headquarters are currently in Sigatoka to oversee the investigation in relation to the body find of a couple yesterday. Police Spokesperson Ana
10,749 people still taking shelter in evac centres
10,749 people are still sheltering in evacuation centres after Topical Cyclone Ana. 7,636 people are in 198 evacuation centres in the Northern Division. 1,459 people are sheltering in 32 evacuation centres in
Telecom Fiji’s $200,000 donation to help rebuild Lekutu Secondary School
Some good news for students of Lekutu Secondary School as the $200,000 donated by Telecom Fiji Limited will be used to rebuild their school. The school had suffered extensive damages due to TC Yasa last month.
RC Manubhai assists 200 families in 40 villages in Vanua Levu
Over 200 families in over 40 villages throughout Vanua Levu have been assisted with school supplies for children by RC Manubhai and Company. Families were assisted with bags, books, shoes and stationary for childre
Fijian British Army Photographer recognised for his outstanding work
A Fijian corporal serving as a British Army Photographer has been awarded for his outstanding work in the annual British Army Film and Photographic Competition. 37-year-old Nacanieli Tanuku got first place in the P
Labasa businesses pick up the pieces and continue clean-up with no water
The clean-up process is continuing today in communities in the Northern Division severely affected by the flooding over the weekend. This has been a difficult process as water and electricity is being progressively
Earthquake felt in Rakiraki and Nausori this morning
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake was felt in Rakiraki and Nausori this morning. The centre of the quake was located 144km North of Ba with a depth of 10.2 km. We have received calls from people living in Rakiraki an
Bus services normal along Kings and Queens Highways
Bus services are being provided along the Kings and Queens Highways today. Fijivillage has received confirmation from Sunbeam Transport Limited and Vatukoula Express that they started providing services this mornin
Cause of death yet to be determined in elderly couple’s death
Police are yet to establish the cause of death of the elderly couple whose bodies were found at their home in Korokoro, Sigatoka yesterday. The post mortem examination is expected to be carried out this week.
Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine gives around 92% protection in trial
Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine gives around 92% protection against COVID-19. This is according to late stage trial results published in The Lancet – a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal. It
No bus services along Kings Highway as roads are still being cleared
Bus services will not provided along the Kings Highway today as the Fiji Bus Operators Association is still waiting for clearance from FRA. Fiji Bus Operators Association President Nisar Ali Shah says services alon
Family escapes unharmed after landslide moves their home 10 metres
A family of six from Soasoa Labasa are counting their lucky stars after they escaped unharmed when a landslide moved their house by almost 10 metres during the heavy rain brought by TC Ana. Kamlesh Kumar says his p
Body of farmer who tried to cross Bagata River recovered
The body of the 67-year-old farmer who was reported missing while trying to cross the Bagata River yesterday morning has been recovered. Police say the man was trying to go to his farm house when he was swept away