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The Director of the National Disaster Management Office, Vasiti Soko says evacuation centres are open to allow people to move in if they feel their houses are not secure. We are currently trying to get the confirme
It is calm before the storm in the Mamanucas. Speaking from Malolo-Lailai, Musket Cove Island Resort General Manager, Joseph Mar says it is better to be safe than sorry and they are preparing well for Cyclone Yasa.
All schools will remain closed as of 2.30pm today due to the cyclone warning currently in place for the whole of Fiji Group. All external examinations that were scheduled for this afternoon and tomorrow for Years 1
People in Navua are taking precautionary measures such as tying down their houses, buying tinned food, batteries, bottled water and trimming trees. Dhiren Chand who is the Advisory Councillor of Nasasa, Navua says
People in Lautoka have started to take the necessary precautions as they prepare for Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Fareena Khan-Barnes of Tavakubu says they have put up shutters and have stocked up on groceries
Yasawa villagers are bracing themselves for one of the most devastating tropical cyclones to enter the Fiji waters. Pastor Viliame Stark who is serving at Nasoqo village in Naviti Island says they started preparing
The Pastor of Hindi Christian Fellowship Church, Ravinesh Chand who raped and sexually assaulted a 15 year old girl in Nausori last year and is still on the run, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment. Prosecu
A man in his 30's will be produced in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today for allegedly causing the death of a 38 year old man on Monday night. The man has been charged with one count of dangerous driving occasionin
The National Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to operate 24 hours. NDMO Director Vasiti Soko says this includes the Commissioners and District Officers. Soko says if people know that their houses
The Ministry of Education has advised that all schools will be closed from today as a precautionary measure against Tropical Cyclone Yasa, except for Year 12 and 13 students who are sitting their exams. Minister Ro
A man who was viciously attacked by two rottweilers during his morning walk along Ragg Avenue in Namadi Heights is calling for the government to review the penalty for cases where dogs attack people. Adi Narayan s
A 38-year-old farmer from Wainibuku has passed away after a road accident on Monday. It is alleged that a 33-year-old driver hit the farmer who was walking along the side of the road. He was rushed to the Naka
Village headman of Yaroi in Matuku, Lau, Maikeli Lesukilakeba says while they are still in the process of rebuilding after TC Harold, they now have to focus on preparing for TC Yasa. Lesukilakeba says they will move
Narikoso villagers in Ono, Kadavu are preparing themselves for the worst impact of Tropical Cyclone Yasa as it tracks closer to Fiji. Semi Naqelevuki of Narikoso says he understands the impact of natural disasters
The President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Satish Chand says some businesses and people have begun preparations for TC Yasa as they can be seen putting up shutters and moving their stocks to higher sh
The Water Authority of Fiji says during a worst-case scenario, people may need to store water for at least 5 to 7 days as major damage to infrastructure will take some time to repair. Chief Operating Officer Seru Sode
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is urging communities to use this time to trim tree branches, clean drains, board up homes, prepare emergency kits, and take other steps to keep homes and communities safe. Bainima
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has issued a bench warrant against the pastor who has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Ravinesh Chand who was the pastor of Hindi Christian Fellowship Mission
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has found Hindi Christian Fellowship Mission Church Pastor Ravinesh Chand guilty of three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Chand raped and sexually assaulted
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is advising people that with the impending cyclone, the travelling public should expect disruptions to bus services across the country. Association General Secretary Rohit Latcha
