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The Fiji Police Force will now arrest people found loitering during the curfew period. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt. Colonel Neumi Leweni said many people in the central division are still moving about despite
The decision on whether schools around Fiji will be open tomorrow is expected to be made late this afternoon. Education Minister Filipe Bole said he still has to talk to DISMAC officials and assess the weather situation
All military personnel bound for Sinai tomorrow have been advised to assemble at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks at 10pm tonight. Military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said the soldiers will leave for Nadi
A state of disaster has been declared for the Northern and Eastern Division. The decision was made after preliminary reports showed that the Northern Division has received extensive damages and close to 50 homes were de
There are more than 17,000 people in evacuation centres. DISMAC's Coordinator Anthony Blake said focus will now be on trying to get relief efforts out to these centres for quick rehabilitation especially with more t
Villagers along Udu Point are asking for any sort of assistance that be given to them as they have lost nearly everything in the flood waters that was a result of Hurricane Tomas. In Lakeba, Macuata: Villagers are n
The curfew for the Central and Eastern division has now been extended to 6 o’clock tomorrow morning. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni has confirmed this decision just minutes ago. Lt
A hurricane warning remains in force for Taveuni, Qamea, Laucala, Naitauba, Yacata, Vanua Balavu, Cicia, Moala, Matuku, Totoya, Kabara, Ono-i-Lau, Nairai, Nayau, Lakeba, Koro, Gau, Batiki and nearby islands. A storm wa
We are now receiving reports from the Northern Division in relation to the devastation caused by Hurricane Tomas. Tomas moved very slowly from the Eastern part of Vanua Levu towards Lau. For many areas like Cikobia,
The Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed that as a result of power blackout at the Wainibuku Reservoir, the Tovata and Khalsa pumps are not working at the moment. As a result of this blackout, water cuts will be experi
Telecom Fiji has decided to provide free services to the people in Vanualevu and Lau for them to call their families elsewhere to tell them they are fine or need help. The Marketing and Public Relations Manager Vanessa
People in Lau are staying indoors as the islands are experiencing very strong winds and heavy rain. DISMAC Officer in Lakeba in Lau, Joni Siliduadua said that all the Turaga-ni-Koro's have been briefed as they do n
The Navunibitu Catholic School boarders near Barotu in Ra have been moved to safety due to flooding. DISMAC said this is the only school that has been confirmed to DISMAC as of this morning. Currently 82 schools around
Roads in Naqaidamu and Nasau villages in Koro Island are flooded due to the heavy rain that was experienced in the last 24 hours. Ministry of Roads spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said reports received that the road i
Despite the adverse weather conditions TFL Engineers continue to brave the elements to restore communications between the two main Islands. TFL’s Public Relations Manager Vanessa Kilner said communications to Lab
A curfew is still imposed for residents in the Central, Eastern and Northern division. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni said people's movements are restricted in these areas and they shoul
All schools throughout Fiji will be closed again. Education Minister Filipe Bole said after liasing with DISMAC and looking at the weather situation, they have decided that all schools will be closed today. Meanwhile,
Bus services will not be available in Central and Eastern Division today again. Fiji Bus Operators Association President Zain Dean said they are trying to arrange bus services in some parts of Ba, Lautoka and Nadi for p
All banks with the exception of the ones in the Western Division will be closed as the Reserve Bank has declared today a bank holiday. In light of Hurricane Tomas and in accordance with the Reserve Bank of Fiji Act, t
Telecom Fiji Limited has confirmed this morning that Hurricane Tomas continues to damage telecommunication infrastructure in the Northern division and Lau group, including communications to Taveuni, Cicia, Rabi and othe
