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The Fiji Red Cross volunteer teams have been out and about during this rainy season, assisting and handing out relief supplies to families that have been affected by the recent flood in the west. As of yesterday af
The family members of two men who are currently unconscious at the CWM Hospital in Suva following their involvement in a brutal brawl that occurred in Suva last night are seeking justice from the Authorities. A con
At least 62 people have died in a plane crash at an airport in South Korea. The Jeju Air plane was landing at Muan International Airport when it came off the runway and crashed into a wall, bursting into flames.
Seventy-eight families and 348 people are taking shelter at one of the seven evacuation centres that are currently open in the western division. The National Disaster Risk and Management Office says 180 people are shel
Suva City will be one of the first cities in the world to welcome the New Year, and the Suva City Council is gearing up for the big celebrations. Speaking to fijivillage News, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Suva
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is in the north, and the purpose of his trip is to show Fiji’s representative in Beijing, Ambassador Li Qiang, the road stretches that will be improved through the Chinese grant and also
The Fiji Meteorological Office in Nadi is stressing that the Topical Disturbance, TD01F, has a low chance of turning into a tropical cyclone when it passes Fiji, however, people are urged to take precautionary measures
Police are trying to locate a few more witnesses to give their statements on the case regarding the mysterious death of 45-year-old Mozim Khan. This was confirmed to fijivillage News by Police, who say they are sti
61 families in the evacuation centres in Nadi received food rations from the Commissioner Western’s Office in light of the flooding in Nadi for the past few days. Divisional Commissioner Western Apolosi Lewaqai
A Tropical Disturbance lies about 450km West Northwest of Yasawa-i-Rara and is moving Southeast at 10km/hr. According to the Nadi Weather Office, TD01F is slow-moving and lies in a slow-sheared environment with mod
In light of the devastating earthquakes that have struck Vanuatu, the Fiji National University (FNU) is launching a special appeal to provide support for those affected, particularly children and youth. FNU says th
73-year-old farmer, Dharma Reddy, from Wailevu, Labasa, is devastated after his prized bull, valued at $4,000 was stolen and slaughtered. The loss of the bull, which played a vital role in his farming life, has lef
A Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Warning remains in force for the northern division and northern Lau Groups. The Nadi Weather Office says the Heavy Rain Warning previously in force for the rest of Fiji has now been do
The Office of the Divisional Commissioner North has confirmed that proactive steps are being taken to prepare for wet weather conditions over the next 48 hours, and the Ministry of Education has been informed to prepare
A concerned businessman from Rakiraki Town is urging the government to dredge the Rakiraki River after his business was closed throughout the week due to the heavy rain experienced over the last few days. Speaking
Empower Pacific has deployed two teams in the Western Division, consisting of qualified senior counsellors, social workers and trained psychological first aid volunteers, who are delivering Women and Girls Dignity Packs
Clean-up has commenced in Rakiraki, Tavua and Ba Towns after it was underwater, following the heavy rain experienced over the last few days. @fijivillage.com NFA Officers assist in the cleaning up of Tavua T
Azerbaijan's Transport Minister Rashad Nabiyev says the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on 25th December was subjected to "external interference" and damaged inside and out as it tried to land in Russia's souther
A road dropout in Nabulini, Tailevu, along Kings Road has caused the road to be reduced to one lane. The Fiji Roads Authority urges drivers to exercise caution when approaching the area. FRA says motorists sho
A Flood Warning for flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi River in Tavua, Nakauvadra River in Rakiraki and Nadi, Sigatoka, Wainibuka, Wainimala, Waidina, Waimanu and Navua Rivers have been downgrade
