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Residents in the greater Suva area, Rewa and those living in the Suva-Nausori corridor are advised to store water now as water cuts are expected this afternoon. The workers at the Waila Treatment plant are currently cle
A resident from Taveuni whose house suffered severe damages in cyclone Tomas is standard in Suva from last week as the Consort shipping vessel faced mechanical problems on Friday and had to return Suva. The Taveuni resi
A trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain remains slow moving over Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office said most parts of the country can expect occasional rain, heavy at times and few squally thunderstorms are
The World Health Organisation is calling on people living in affected areas to try and clear all places where mosquitoes are likely to breed, to prevent an outbreak of dengue. WHO’s Communicable Disease Surveillan
The Digicel Fiji 7s team has an injury concern over Captain Emosi Vucago ahead of their quarter final match this afternoon against Australia. Team Manager Jope Tuivanuavou said Vucago is limping around with a groin inj
Around 140 people, who have lost their homes and all their belongings, are still taking refuge at two evacuation centers in Taveuni. DISMAC confirmed that 80 people are taking shelter at the Holy Cross primary school an
After meeting with the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and Agriculture Minister Joketani Cokanasiga yesterday, Agricultural staff have been deployed to carry out survey work in the affected areas while two te
Commissioner Northern Colonel Inia Seruiratu told Fijivillage this afternoon that a navy vessel has finally reached Yacata Island with 30 days food rations for the villagers. Colonel Seruiratu also confirmed that RFM
The Housing Authority is providing a quick repair loan to its customers who were affected by Hurricane Tomas or want to ensure that their houses are secure enough. Media Officer Shirley Tagi said they are currently conc
The woman whose body was found near a river in Dreketi last week suffered severe bodily injuries. The post mortem which was conducted yesterday revealed the 32 year old teacher died due to head and back injuries. Three
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team has advanced into the quarterfinals of the Australia 7s in Adelaide this afternoon after they successfully beat PNG and Kenya in the two remaining pool matches last night. Fiji proved too go
Senior Education Officers are part of Government’s contingent that left yesterday for the Lau Group to hold talks with teachers to find out how their families were affected by the cyclone. Permanent Secretary for
DISMAC has confirmed that majority of the official evacuation centers in the Northern and Eastern Division has now closed. Acting Director Pajiliai Dobui said people are still taking shelter with their relatives and fri
More than 130 senior church ministers, deacons and members of the secretariat of the Methodist church of Fiji will meet with Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama next Wednesday. Acting general secretary Reverend
Emosi Vucago, Waisale Beci and Watisoni Votu scored brace of tries, as the Digicel Fiji sevens team thumped Papua New Guinea 41-0 in their second pool match. Fiji after losing to Wales last night, showed a big improveme
The Digicel Fiji sevens team must win their game against Papua New Guinea in order to stay in the Cup competition of the Australia sevens. The Fiji sevens team will try to bounce back from last night's defeat at the
42 students of Uciwai District School in Keteira, Moala, Lau will have to start with what they have left when school resumes next week. According to the Headteacher, Waisea Lalanabaravi while waiting for the assistance
DISMAC has confirmed that so far three people have lost their lives during Hurricane Tomas. Acting Director, Pajiliai Dobui said there is still confusion around the death of 31 year old woman in Cakaudrove who drowned w
The LDS Church this morning provided much needed food supplies for people in the Northern and Eastern Division who have been affected by Hurricane Tomas. Acting Director DISMAC, Pajiliai Dobui is thankful for the suppli
A family of Ucunivanua village in Verata has lost all their belongings in fire this morning. National Fire Authority received call before 9am today and a truck from Nausori attended the scene. Fire fighters controlled
