On the run Pastor surrenders
The Pastor of Hindi Christian Fellowship Church, Ravinesh Chand who raped and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in Nausori surrendered himself at the Korolevu Community Post in Sigatoka yesterday afternoon. Cha
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AG says some farmers in the North have lost 70 sheep, goats and cattle
Attorney General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some farmers they have visited in Bua have lost about 70 goats, sheep and cattle on their farm. While speaking to the residents of Vunivau in Laba
35-year-old Kabara woman still missing
The 35-year-old woman from Kabara who went out to look for ivi last Friday is still missing. Villagers of Kabara with Police from Lakeba searched for the woman on Saturday and yesterday. The representative of
Year 12 and 13 exam timetables out
The timetable for Year 12 and Year 13 students who are still yet to sit for their exams has been released and it is accessible on the Ministry’s website and Facebook page. Year 12 students will sit for their Phys
Australia sends relief supplies
The Royal Australian Air Force has landed in Fiji carrying Tropical Cyclone relief supplies. The C-17, which is the largest aircraft operated by Defence Australia, was met by Deputy High Commissioner Anna Dorney.
I never thought my father will pass away in such a tragic circumstance - Chand
18-year-old Sham Chand of Bulileka, Labasa who was stuck under a wall for about half an hour with his father during Tropical Cyclone Yasa says he and his family are still in shock as they never thought that his father w
7,731 people in 183 evacuation centres
7,731 people are currently taking shelter at 183 evacuation centres around the country. The Director for National Disaster Management Office Vasiti Soko says 6,331 people are currently in 133 evacuation centres in t
Leadership Fiji Alumni starts TC Yasa Relief Fund
Leadership Fiji Alumni have started a Tropical Cyclone Yasa Relief Fund where they aim to purchase and distribute relief packs to the affected communities in the North. Alumni President Julianne Verma says they hav
Tremendous support shown for the Rotary Club of Peninsula Sunset’s disaster relief initiative for the North
The Rotary Club of Peninsula Sunset collected $800 cash and 35 bags of relief items during their disaster relief initiative collection at the ROC Market in Suva, and donations continue to pour in. Community Service
TC Yasa was an experience that will never be forgotten – Kameli Naitini
Kameli Naitini of Votua Village in Lekutu, Bua says what they went through as Tropical Cyclone Yasa wreaked havoc in the Northern Division is something they never experienced before. Naitini says they were taking s
Australia and New Zealand provide initial aerial assessment
Australia and New Zealand are working with Fiji to assess the damage caused by TC Yasa. Yesterday, an Australian P-8A aircraft took to the skies to conduct an initial aerial assessment of the destruction. The
PM visits areas in the North affected by TC Yasa
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is currently in the Northern Division to visit areas that have been severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu briefed Bainimarama
Plans to provide immediate planting materials to farmers affected by TC Yasa in the North - Reddy
Minister for Agriculture, Dr Mahendra Reddy says as an immediate form of relief to farmers affected by TC Yasa in Northern Division, they are planning to provide them with planting materials so that they can immediately
WAF quick fix team leaves for Vanua Levu to restore water supply as soon as possible – Soko
The Director of National Disaster Management Office, Vasiti Soko says Water Authority of Fiji’s quick fix team has left for Vanua Levu last night to assist the teams that are already on the ground to mobilise water su
Votua villager in Bua thankful fellow villagers are safe
Ponipate Baleinabau of Votua village in Lekutu, Bua is thankful that no one from his village was injured or died after monstrous Tropical Cyclone Yasa wreaked havoc in the Northern Division. Baleinabau says they st
I hope we are able to work out a solution for the students – Akbar
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says there is a lot of work cut out for them and she hopes they are able to work out a solution for the students when they return to school for 2021. Akbar says they will have talk
Daylight saving starts
Daylight saving has started. Members of the public are advised to move their clocks forward by one hour, if they have not done it yet. Daylight saving will finish on the 17th of next month.
Australia will assist in whatever way we can- Payne
Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne says they stand with the government and people of Fiji as Fiji responds to the devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclone Yasa Payne says Australia will assist
Year 12 and 13 students external exam dates set for next Tuesday and Wednesday
Year 12 and 13 students who are yet to sit for their papers will have their exams on next Tuesday and Wednesday. Permanent Secretary for Education, Anjeela Jokhan says those students who do not sit these exams will
Allow FNPF members affected by TC Yasa to withdraw funds to help in rehabilitation – Prasad
The National Federation Party says massive rehabilitation is needed to rebuild lives and is calling the government to authorize FNPF to allow withdrawals by members affected by the cyclone, to help in the rehabilitation