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A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams crossing of greater Suva/Nausori/Lami/Tailevu and Naitasiri and Sigatoka areas while a Flash Flood Alert remains in for
A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams crossing of greater Suva/Nausori/Lami/Tailevu and Naitasiri and Sigatoka areas while a Flash Flood Alert remains in for
Minister for Disaster Risk Management Sakiasi Ditoka says they are relying on their Early Warning Systems in the rivers and unfortunately for Nausori Town, the flooding there was caused by bad drainage. He says the
The water level in Navua River has risen by half a metre in the past hour. This has been confirmed by the Navua Fire Authority who are monitoring the water level every half an hour and level is rapidly increasing.
Minister for Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka says they are on standby if the need arises as a result of heavy rain and possible flooding to ensure families are safe. He highlighted this at Nasilivata House sayin
If you are living in flood prone areas in between Sigatoka and Nausori, please move to higher ground before high tide at midnight. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says people living between t
Reinstated Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has thanked the judges of the Tribunal for their decision and the Fiji Law Society for its extremely helpful submissions as amicus curiae. Pryde says th
Police have yet to charge anyone in relation to the robbery of a Virgin Australia crew member in the early hours of New Year’s Day near a nightclub in Martintar, Nadi. Police say a few people have been questioned
Vodafone Fiji is urging parents to stay vigilant against scams as millions of dollars in Back-to-School assistance will be processed through the M-PAiSA platform from next Monday. They say to reduce risks, parents
Main Street in Nausori Town is starting to get flooded. Photos sent to fijivillage News shows people walking through ankle deep water. A Nausori resident says this is being caused by blocked drains. Drive
Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu will continue giving evidence to the Commission of Inquiry this afternoon regarding the appointment of FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali. When questioned by fijivillage News, Seru
Koroi Seru, who allegedly beat Javed Ali to death on New Year’s Day has been remanded in custody by Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad. The case has been transferred to the High Court and will be called on January 2
The people of Fiji deserve institutions that are not swayed by political winds but are grounded in constitutionalism, transparency, and accountability. This has been highlighted by the Dialogue Fiji Executive Direc
Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga says the Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Dr Jalesi Nakarawa will be informed about the misconduct in due course. When asked by the media if Dr Nakarawa is back in the o
WWE legend Hulk Hogan made a surprise appearance this week at Netflix‘s “Monday Night Raw†in Los Angeles — but faced a sea of boos throughout his speech while he addressed the crowd. The Hulkster, 72, ente
People living along Kinoya, Vatuwaqa, Raiwaqa and surrounding areas will experience water disruption due to the installation of a valve at Nasinu and Flagstaff Reservoir from the 18th of this month. The Water Autho
The floodwater level in Navua River has receded and all roads are now open. Navua Fire Authority says the water level went down at about midnight. A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Central and Easter
As flood waters have yet to fully recede from the heavy rain last night in the Central Division, some roads remain closed to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says areas around Naitasiri which include Naisogo R
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed new members will take over some of the portfolios he holds to ease the burden. Rabuka says this will ensure they are ready to move into the last two years of their leade
People are being advised to take precautionary measures as recent heavy rain has caused Navua River water levels to rise and flash flooding in some areas along Queens Road and in Nausori. Police say movement will n
