2 airports remain close
Two airports remain closed in the northern and eastern division. The Civil Aviation Director Akuila Waradi said Matei Airport in Taveuni and the airport in Vanuabalavu are yet to open. Waradi said airstrips on Gau, Ko
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Smaller islands of Vanua Levu, Lau Group badly damaged
Hurricane Tomas has caused a lot of damage in the smaller islands of Vanua Levu and in the Lau group. DISMAC official Anthony Blake confirmed that after the first aerial survey they have found that the smaller islands l
Major milestone achieved by CFL
A major milestone and a long time dream has been achieved by Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Fijivillage, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang and Radio Sargam. The largest broadcaster in the South Pacific has su
About 200 people run out of food supplies
About 200 people on the island of Qamea have run out of food supplies and clean water following Hurricane Tomas. Rakesh Chandra who was working with a few villagers, building a seawall on the island told Fijivillage New
84,358 students part of transport assistance scheme
42 percent of Fiji's student population and about 68 percent of all primary and secondary schools are part of the government's Transport Assistance Scheme. The Education Ministry said 84 thousand 358 students fr
Farmer dies after being electrocuted
A Muaniweni farmer was electrocuted earlier this week while connecting a power line from a generator to a freezer. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Arthur White said the surface of the connection was wet which cause
Residents thankful after hurricane
Residents of Nubu, 35 miles outside Labasa town in Eastern Vanua Levu are thankful that they are safe after Hurricane Tomas. Kamal Singh a resident told Fijivillage that around sixty families battled with damaging winds
Relief supplies to reach Cikobia today
The first Navy vessel carrying relief supplies for the affected villagers in Cikobia will arrive there this morning. Commissioner Northern, Colonel Inia Seruiratu confirmed that the first batch of supplies bound for the
Chinese embassy donates $50,000
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama yesterday received a donation of FJD$50,000 from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China located in Suva. Chinese Ambassador Dr Han Zhiqiang presented the dona
International aid pours in
International aid continues to pour in to assist the government in the aftermath of Hurricane Tomas. The United States has pledged to provide $191,000 to the Fiji Red Cross in relief efforts and said it will continue to
Police await post mortem
The post moterm of the 49 year old man is expected to be carried out today whose body was found in Seaqaqa River yesterday. The man was reported missing since Saturday. A fire crew found the body of the 49 year old fa
Airports open for normal service
Airports in Savusavu, Kadavu and Taveuni will resume normal services today. Pacific Sun's media centre said their flights to these areas will resume as normal today after domestic flights were suspended in height o
Employers Federation welcomes move
The Fiji Employers Federation has welcomed the move made by the government to postpone the public holiday for National youth day set for next Monday. Chief Executive Officer, Nesbitt Hazelman said Fiji has already lost
Ronald Jai wins life time achievement award
It was a dream come true for a local musician when he was awarded the life time achievement award during the Fiji Music Awards night held at the national gymnasium last Saturday. Ronald Jai who has performed many stage
2 Aust, NZ Air Force continues to assist
The two Australian and NZ Air Force aircraft currently in Fiji are continuing to assist in relief efforts and aerial surveys. NZ Air Force Squadron Leader, Kavae Tamariki said the crew of the Hercules began to build up
Police recovers missing man’s body
Police have recovered the body of a man who was reported missing since Saturday. National Fire Authority this afternoon confirms that the fire crew found the body of the 49 year old father of seven this morning in the S
Navua man gets electrocuted
A 40 year old man of Vakabalaya, Navua got electrocuted at around 9am his morning. The deceased was cutting grass near a FEA police when he accidently touched a live FEA wire which according to police was hanging from t
$295,000 from British High Comm to Red Cross
The British High Commission has announced that it will give 295 thousand dollars to the Fiji Red Cross to assist in its relief and rehabilitation efforts after Hurricane Tomas. High Commissioner Mac McLachlan said there
Only cyclone proof homes left standing on Cikobia
The first boat carrying relief supplies for the affected residents in the North arrived in Labasa at 1:30 this afternoon. Commissioner Northern, Colonel Inia Seruiratu confirmed in the last hour that the first batch of
Relief assistance flows in
Another helping hand from one of Fiji's friends. Bumble Bee Foods has confirmed a shipment of non-perishable food products to the Fiji Islands to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricane Tomas. The US bas