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Several roads in the northern division are closed to traffic due to flooding. The Fiji Roads Authority is urging every Fijian to exercise extreme caution when travelling on all roads in the north as there may be wa
As flood waters continues to rise, Ba and Rakiraki Town have now been closed to all traffic. Assistance Commissioner of Police Operations (ACPO) Livai Driu says the movements in the two towns will be strictly monit
Police are urging the public to be on the lookout for opportunists, especially during this adverse weather, after they have been receiving numerous complaints of livestock theft. Assistant Commissioner of Police Op
An active trough of low pressure associated with clouds and rain remains slow moving over Fiji and is expected to affect the group until Monday. The Nadi Weather Office says a Flood Warning remains for flood prone
A family who went to Vunitogoloa Village in Rakiraki for Christmas is hoping that the weather can calm down so they can return to their home. Speaking to fijivillage News, Kinisimere Votu says they celebrated Chris
More then 100 evacuees sheltered at the Andrew's Primary School in Nadi were provided with hot cooked food prepared by the National Executive council members of Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji together with
Ba Town and its surrounding areas, including Toge Balevuto, Moto, and Babriban Village are facing severe flooding following a night of non-stop rain. In an interview with fijivillage News, Balevuto resident Nilesh
Tavua Town’s end towards Rakiraki is currently flooded and closed to all traffic, despite low tide. The Tavua Police Station has confirmed that the heavy rain experienced last night has resulted in several roads
Rakiraki Town is flooded as it has started to rain again. Rakiraki Town Council CEO, Sailosi Sawana says flood waters have entered Rakiraki Town. Sawana says they were trying to get to town through
222 people from 49 families are currently taking shelter in four different evacuation centres in the Western Division due to flash flooding. The Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office says people are taking
Beyoncé gave us the ultimate “Cowboy Carter†gift this Christmas. The superstar spread holiday cheer during Wednesday’s Halftime Show at the Christmas Day Texans-Ravens NFL game in her hometown of Houston, T
Police are currently on standby to assist people during this continuous rain, and teams in all Police Stations are on standby if the need arises. Assistant Commissioner for Police Operations (ACPO) Livai Driu says
In light of the recent dismissal of Lynda Tabuya as Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu has commended the Prime Minister for taking decisive action. However
Nasinu Town Council workers were all smiles after receiving their bonus in time for Christmas. This is after they received a sick leave bonus utilising all their sick days that were not taken in the year paid out b
Families in Nakasi are finding relief and support through a preschool that goes beyond traditional care, offering free diapers, hot meals and educational resources to ease the burden on single mothers and average-earnin
The mystery surrounding the death of 45-year-old Mozmin Khan, who was found dead in a hotel in Suva last month, is still being investigated, and Police are yet to ascertain whether she was murdered after her body was du
A flood warning remains for flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi (Tavua), Nakauvadra (Rakiraki) and Nadi rivers, while a flash flood warning remains for all low-lying, flash flood-prone areas and s
More than 40 people are feared to have died from a plane crash with 72 people on board hitting the ground in a fireball in a Christmas Day crash landing in Kazakhstan. There were 67 passengers and five crew members
Police are seeking assistance in locating 18-year-old Sereana Lutuleca and 18-year-old Nikhat Suttana. Police say Lutuleca is a student of Dawasamu Secondary School who went missing from home last Saturday, while S
Six men are in custody after they were arrested on Christmas Day for possession of illicit drugs. Police say a 38-year-old unemployed man from Nabua was found with seven sachets of dried leaves wrapped in aluminum
