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Fiji has always been a storytelling nation, and we encourage writers to put those stories to ink so that they may continue to be shared in Fiji and the world. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka
A concerned Nadi resident is urging the relevant authorities and the Government to look into the drainage system in Nadi after thousands of people were affected by floodwaters due to heavy rain. Ana Maria says it w
Families who traveled to Colo Labasa for Christmas are now stuck and unable to return home due to the flooding at Colo bridge. 60-year-old Davendra Prasad who lives at Navudi in Seaqaqa, says the heavy rain has cau
131 people are currently residing at evacuation centres across Nadi due to flash flooding, and as floodwaters start receding, people are slowly returning to their homes this morning. The Fiji National Disaster Risk
Several roads in the western division are currently closed due to flooding. The Fiji Roads Authority urges everyone to exercise extreme caution when travelling on these roads as there may be washouts and debris on
Police are seeking assistance in locating Vika Lalauwa from Balolo Street, Narere. Police say the 21-year-old is alleged to have been missing from her home at Balolo Street, Narere on the 19th of this month.
Following serious concerns about sharing location of police checkpoints on messaging platforms, the police is urging people not to continue doing this as criminals can divert their route to avoid being checked for drugs
Sigatoka Hospital and nearby areas are facing water disruptions caused by heavy rains and flooding. The Water Authority of Fiji says flooding and debris buildup have clogged the intake system at the Matovo Water Tr
Queens Road through Nadi Town is now open to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says flood waters have receded in the area, allowing for safe passage. FRA says motorists are advised to exercise caution whil
175 people from 66 families are currently taking shelter in three different evacuation centres in the Western Division due to flash flooding. The Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office says people are taking
Floodwaters in the Western Division, including Nadi and Rakiraki have receded, however, evacuation centres remain open. Restrictions on movement in Nadi Town has also been lifted. This has been confirmed by th
A flash flood warning remains in force for all low-lying, flash flood-prone areas and small streams in Fiji. Meanwhile, a heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji group. An active trough o
More than 100 people currently taking shelter at Andrews Primary School due to flooding in Nadi were provided with warm meals by the Nadi Muslim League last night. School Trustee Ashfaaq Khan says many evacuees arr
Love and reconciliation are at the heart of today’s purpose as we celebrate Christmas and the good news of the birth of Jesus Christ. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this in his Christmas message sayin
A Flood Warning remains in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi River in Tavua and Nakauvadra River Rakiraki while a Flood Alert is in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstre
Despite the rainy weather, the clan members of Dravuni in the village of Lawaki in Kadavu who are living in Suva gathered at My Suva Park to celebrate Christmas. While speaking to fijivillage News, Ravaele Dakai sa
Drivers are advised to exercise caution when approaching Nabulini, Tailevu (Kings Road) due to an earlier road dropout. The Fiji Roads Authority says the road has been reduced to one lane in the affected area.
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16 people were arrested yesterday for being in possession of illicit drugs. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACPO)Livai Driu says seven were arrested in the Central Division, which included the two men
Pope Francis has launched a special jubilee year for Roman Catholics during a ceremony on Christmas Eve at the Vatican. The Pope marked the start of the jubilee by opening the usually bricked-up Holy Door at St Pet
