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China has sent its condolence message and Emergency Aid to Fiji. China's Foreign Minister YANG Jiechi sent a condolence message to his Counterpart Ratu Inoke Kubuabola stating that he was shocked to learn of Fiji&#
The first boat carrying relief supplies for the affected residents in the North will reach Labasa this hour. This has been confirmed by Commissioner Northern, Colonel Inia Seruratu. Colonel Seruiratu added that the
Airports in Nausori and Labasa have opened for normal services however the Savusavu, Kadavu and Taveuni Airports will resume normal services from tomorrow. Pacific Sun's media centre said that their flights are norm
The only source of income for majority of the villagers in Nayau, Lau which is copra, was badly affected by Hurricane Tomas. Olivia Degevacu said all the dried copra which is sold at $500 a tonne and was all dried and r
The Suva High Court this morning ruled that former Nausori Magistrate Sunil Kumar is not immune from criminal prosecution. High Court Judge Justice Sunil Kumar in his judgement on the application for immunity from prose
As damage assessments are now underway to find out the true extent of damage in the Northern and Eastern division, Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation has launched the Vodafone Red Alert to assist the victims of Hurricane Tomas
A woman who allegedly abandoned her week old baby is expected to appear in Nausori court tomorrow. Regional Crimes Officer Eastern, ASP Aurthur White confirms that the 27 year old mother has been charged with allegedly
An emotional 41 year old village nurse, Melaia Cagituievei reveals of how her 4 year old son, Jona openly cried to her expressing his fear about the strong winds which blew off the roof of their kitchen at the village of
The villages in Moala in Lau are getting on with their normal daily activities today, after Cyclone Tomas struck the island in the last two days, and it's back to school for the students, and the Government officials
Save the Children is currently conducting its assessment in the Northern and Eastern division on how children have been affected after the devastation caused by Cyclone Tomas. Chief Executive Officer, Chandar Shekhar sa
For the first time in Fiji, the best Comedian Award was presented during the Fiji Music Awards 2010, and it went to one of our sister station Viti FM Breakfast Show hosts, Apisai Sereicokocoko better known to many as &qu
A young mother in Savusavu is counting her lucky stars as her family was spared the destructive waters that were brought in Hurricane Tomas. Louisa Gerad whose family lives in Nukubalavu in Savusavu said that they all f
Wash all food and boil all drinking water. That is the advice from the Health Ministry as many people who were affected by Hurricane Tomas now turn to whatever food they can get hold of. Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said p
The Principal Agriculture Officer and Coordinator of the National Agriculture Operation Centre, Uraia Waibuta is calling on farmers around the country to plant short term traditional crops like Kumala and Cassava which m
The Sugar Ministry has confirmed that some companies from Fiji have been illegally exporting sugar to overseas which has resulted in the shortage of sugar in the local market. Permanent Secretary, Manasa Vaniqi said the
Vodafone Fiji aims to collect more than $400,000 through their new initiative "Red Alert" in order to assist the victims of Hurricane Tomas. Vodafone Fiji ATH foundation coordinator Ambalika Kutty said this is
The Commissioner Northern has recommended that schools in the Northern Division be opened on Monday. Colonel Inia Seruiratu revealed that he has had a meeting with DISMAC Officials and put the recommendation forward as
It's time to bounce back and stick together as Fijians in the nation. That was the message from Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he announced the relief efforts that have started following the devastat
Aerial Surveys are now being conducted to get a feedback of the ground situation. DISMAC Operations Officer, Anthony Blake said the Commissioner Eastern Colonel Ifereimi Vasu will be onboard Australian Air Force aircraf
The Agriculture Ministry is expecting the first of its assessment reports from the Northern Division this morning. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture Colonel Mason Smith said the teams that went on board the Sulliven y
