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Save the Children Fiji says their teams are ready to support the recovery efforts after the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. CEO, Shairana Ali says they are particularly worried about how the cyclone-af
The Permanent Secretary for Education Anjeela Jokhan says the news that is circulating regarding the new exam dates on social media is fake. She says the Ministry has not set any new exam dates and will advise on t
Energy Fiji Limited is currently working around the clock to restore power throughout Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. EFL says they have restored 87% of energy in Viti Levu and their teams are working to assess the exte
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has assured people that have been impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa that help is on the way. Bainimarama says they will reach the people with relief supplies. He says they are
There is flash flooding in parts of Nausori. Roneel Narayan of Lokia, Nausori says there is almost 2 feet of water around their homes. He says the road is also flooded. Parts of Koronivia and Toga are als
A couple in Batinikama, Labasa are still in shock, scared and devastated after their house was destroyed in a matter of seconds last night. Raksha Singh and her family were stuck in a corner of their home after alm
23,413 people are currently taking shelter at 456 evacuation centres around the country. The Director of the National Disaster Management Office Vasiti Soko says 3,468 people are currently in 74 evacuation centres
All public transport can now operate. NDMO Director Vasiti Soko says they ask the operators to take precaution and be guided by the advisories. She says that businesses can now also open.
The National Disaster Management Office has announced new curfew hours for Vanua Levu and the rest of Fiji. Director Vasiti Soko says that for Vanua Levu, curfew will begin at 5pm this afternoon and will finish at
Australia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their support for Fiji to help in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Australian High Commissioner to Fiji John Feakes has tweeted that Australia stands ready to provid
Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa has left a devastating trail of destruction in Nasau Village and nearby communities in Koro this morning. Panapasa Nayabakoro who resides in Nasau Village says most of the houses have be
More than seven houses in Naveria, Savusavu has suffered extensive damages due to severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa. A resident, Mohammed Hussain says the roof of their home was blown away at around 9.15 last night.
People in Moala are currently facing destructive winds and heavy rain. Josaia Wanisi of Vaturogo Village in Naroi, Moala says they started experiencing rain and strong winds from last night but it intensified this
Mumtaz Bano and her family of four from Yalava, Tabia in Labasa are thankful that they survived the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Yasa after taking shelter under their house from 6.30pm to 11pm last night. Bano says th
The Fiji Roads Authority confirms that Queens and Kings Highways are open. There is a single lane open along Kings Highway just past Nabulini in Wainibuka due to a landslide. The FRA says 72 roads are closed
Dama District School, Dreketi Primary School and Coboi District School in Vanua Levu have suffered extensive damages. We are currently trying to speak to the Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar on the confirmation o
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is waiting for clearance from the National Disaster Management Office regarding bus services. General Secretary Rohit Latchan says as soon as they get the all clear from NDMO, the
The nationwide curfew finished at 6 o’clock this morning. National Disaster Management Office Director, Vasiti Soko says no decision has been made to extend the curfew so it finished at 6am. People have also
A house has been destroyed in a fire in Nadali in Nausori this morning. Police and firefighters are at the scene. More to follow.
People in Taveuni also felt the full brunt of the monster cyclone as a number of homes in Wairiki suffered severe damages. Sabin Prasad, who is a school teacher in Wairiki says they are still experiencing damaging
