Several roads closed due to flooding
Several roads around the country are closed due to flash flooding. Korovou Flats between Tavua Town and Nadarivatu Road junction is closed due to flooding. The bridge at Nayavu in Wainibuka along Kings Highway
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Nabouwalu Road clear and accessible
Nabouwalu Road from Labasa Town to Nabouwalu Jetty is clear and accessible. This has been confirmed by the Fiji Roads Authority. Stay with us for updates.
Father & daughter confirmed as 2 new community cases in NZ
A father and his young daughter have been confirmed as the latest two COVID-19 community cases in New Zealand. New Zealand's Ministry of Health has revealed they had South African strain of COVID-19 and that they w
Fiji Water donates towards TC Yasa rehab efforts
More help has come through for people affected by Cyclone Yasa as the Fiji Water Foundation has donated $125,575.55 towards the Prime Minister’s Cyclone Yasa Relief and Rehabilitation Fund. While presenting the c
3 evacuation centres open in the Northern Division
3 evacuation centres are open in the Northern Division. National Disaster Management Office Director, Vasiti Soko says one evacuation centre is open in Dreketi in Macuata, another in Naweni in Cakaudrove, and the t
Expect water disruptions due to heavy rain- WAF
Please store water and take necessary precautions as you can expect water disruptions due to heavy rain. The Water Authority of Fiji says heavy rain for an extended period will disrupt the production and supply of
Flooding in Rakiraki and Tavua Town
Parts of Rakiraki and Tavua Town are still flooded this morning. Police are closing monitoring the situation in these two areas. The Rakiraki Police Station says the town has been flooded since yesterday after
Year 13 exam results out today
The Year 13 provisional exam results are being released today and if you are one of those students, you can get your result on www.examresults.gov.fj from 8 o’clock this morning. You will need to enter your perso
Ba Town flooded
There is flooding in Ba Town due to continuous heavy rain overnight. It started flooding there at around 3 this morning. A resident, Ronil Kumar has told us that they are still experiencing occasional rain an
Tropical Cyclone Alert for the Fiji group
A Tropical Cyclone Alert is now in force for Fiji and you should expect heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and potential storm surges as Tropical Depression 05F which is located East of Vanuatu is expected to develop in
Spinal Injuries Association of Fiji receives mobility aid equipment from the UK
The Spinal Injuries Association of Fiji has received mobility aid equipment from the United Kingdom. The donation was made possible through PhysioNet which is a UK based humanitarian organization dedicated to helpi
Courts contributes $250,000 to assist in TC Yasa rehab effort
More help has come through for people affected by Cyclone Yasa as Courts and Vision Investments Limited made a contribution of $250,000 to the Prime Minister’s Cyclone Yasa Relief and Rehabilitation Fund. Chairma
Yasawa starts to experience heavy rain and strong winds
Yasawa villagers are starting to experience heavy rain and strong winds. Naviti Village Church Steward, Lakai Lesulala says the villagers have started putting up shutters and tying down their homes to prepare for t
Rakiraki Town closed due to flooding
Rakiraki Town is closed due to flooding. FRA says Police are at the scene to monitor the movement of people. Korotale Road from Vatukacevaceva Road junction to Rakiraki Town are also flooded.
We have been transparent with our donations – Sayed-Khaiyum
FijiFirst General Secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they have raised the issue with the Registrar of Political Parties about how they are going to deal with some of the inconsistencies that have risen from the declarat
Seruiratu tells police officers "people will only support you if they trust you"
If you mistreat and lose the trust of those you serve – do not expect a lot in return because people will only support you if they trust you. That was the very blunt and clear message by the Minister for Defence
Flood warnings and alerts in place for parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
Please be prepared for heavy rain and flooding of low lying areas as a flood warning is now in force for low lying areas and small streams within the Northern Division and some parts of Viti Levu. Areas that will b
Fijians to benefit from Japan’s $19m immunization program in the Pacific
People can expect better access to vaccines as the Japanese government will give around $19 million to UNICEF and the World Health Organization to strengthen immunization in five Pacific Island countries including Fiji.
Students of Lautoka School for Special Education get a new look school thanks to Fiji Water Foundation
The students of Lautoka School for Special Education returned to a new look school this year after the Fiji Water Foundation and the staff of Williams & Gosling and Transam assisted in renovation works in December.
Close to 90 applications received for FSC CEO position
Close to 90 applications have been received for the Fiji Sugar Corporation CEO position. Board Chair, Vishnu Mohan confirms majority of the applications are from overseas. He says they were able to shortlist c