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A team from Telecom Fiji Limited is on its way to Delaikoro, Lomaiviti and the Des Voeux peak in Tavueni to fix the telecommunications line that are down there. The Marketing and Public Relations Manager Vanessa K
Most of the supermarkets and retail shops have run out of Rewa butter. Retailers say they are facing shortage from last week as they are hopeful supply will normalise later this week. Meanwhile, Rewa Dairy acting CEO a
Police are looking for a man from Seaqaqa who has been missing since Saturday. The man who is a driver with the Public Works Department left for work on Saturday morning but did not return home. According to records at
An aerial survey of Cikobia Island, the worst fears are over as according to the Commissioner Northern the island did not sustain as much damage as anticipated. After returning from the survey, Commissioner Northern Col
Australia will provide up to $1 million in initial emergency humanitarian assistance to help the people of Fiji recover from the devastation and destruction caused by Cyclone Tomas. Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith said
Farmers in Seaqaqa a village located in the interior of Vanua Levu have lost almost all their crops and livestock during hurricane Tomas. Navudi Seaqaqa Advisory Councilor, Amrit Prasad said extensive damage has been do
The first reports of the extent of damages is now emerging from Cikobia island which had been cut off when all communication lines were down during the height of cyclone Tomas.
Three Navy ships will be leaving the Suva Wharf tonight with relief supplies to visit the worst hit areas after Cyclone Tomas. Navy Commander Francis Kean has confirmed that these navy vessels will go to the North, wher
The first of the relief flights left for Labasa this afternoon. The New Zealand Air Force C130 “Kiwi 698” aircraft arrived at the Nausori airport to conduct aerial surveys and distribute relief supplies to L
In Lau, with help expected to arrive on Friday, the people of Naividamu Fulaga, Lau said their main need at this point in time is having access to clean drinking water. Village nurse Seini Gade said the source of their
A team from Telecom Fiji Limited is on its way to Delaikoro, Lomaiviti and the Des Voeux peak in Tavueni to fix the telecommunications line that are down there. Marketing and Public Relations Manager Vanessa Kilne
The first of the relief flights is expected to leave for Labasa this hour. The New Zealand Air Force C130 "Kiwi 698" aircraft has arrived at the Nausori airport to conduct aerial surveys and distribute relief
Emergency response teams in Labasa are now relocating people, whose homes were partially or completely destroyed by Hurricane Tomas and took shelter in evacuation centers. These people are now being relocated to ensure
It will take some time for business to normalize in Labasa as shop owners are now assessing the damages done to their properties. President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce, Ashok Karan said shop owners in Labasa were
The Copra Millers of Fiji Limited in Savusavu are now on the ground carrying a survey of the plantations that have been affected by Hurricane Tomas. Management confirmed receiving reports from suppliers that there is al
Unlike effects from Cyclone Mick, the Tourism Industry was least affected by Cyclone Tomas and services within the Industry is very much intact. Fiji Hoteliers Association President, Dixon Seeto said this is good news f
The Health Ministry is now utilizing village and Community halls to provide temporary medical services in the areas where extensive damage has been done to Health Centres and nursing stations. Ministry Spokesperson, Ili
The Tropical Cyclone warning previously in force for the Fiji Group is now being cancelled. A strong wind warning remains in force for Southern Lau but is now cancelled for the rest of the Fiji Group. Severe Tropical C
Commissioner Northern Colonel Inia Seruiratu said Red Cross is providing temporary shelters as evacuees are now moving back to their homes. He said they are also trying to establish, the total number of people still
The National Fire Authority rescued 175 people in the Northern Division during the height of Hurricane Tomas. Divisional Fire Officer Northern, John Pillay said people were really scared and needed their assistance. He
