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Over 1000 take shelter at evac centres

More than 1000 people are taking shelter at the evacuation centers in Taveuni as winds strengthened throughout the night. Taveuni District Officer Ilivasi Tuitubou said Taveuni has been experiencing heavy rain and stron

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All evacuation centres activated

All evacuation centres in the North, Eastern and Central Division have been activated.   In the North, some of the evacuation centres include, In Macuata, Boubale Indian School, Coqeloa Indian School, Qelemumu India

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Hurricane Tomas close to Category 4

Hurricane Tomas is expected to pass over the eastern part of Vanua Levu later this evening. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said Hurricane Tomas had intensified overnight and is now close to a Category 4 hu

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Situation in Savusavu worsens

Situation in Savusavu is getting worse, as wind speed has picked up with occasional rain being experienced. Elizabeth Mclaren of Naveria Savusavu said she had witnessed those living in lower areas have taken precaution

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Curfew still in place

The Fiji Police is calling on members of the public to understand that the curfew put in place is for their own safety to ensure no one gets hurt during the current natural disaster occurring in Fiji. Police Spokesperso

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Police team in North ready to assist

The Police team on duty in the North is ready to assist members of the public in any form. Police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said while there is still time, people must ask for help and not be caught up in

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All schools to remain closed

All schools right around the country will remain closed tomorrow. Education Minister Filipe Bole said that after consultations, they have decided to close schools as students lives are at risks.

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Civil servants told to stay home

The Public Service Commission following the concurrence of the Prime Minister who is the Minister responsible for Public Service is advising all civil servants not working in essential services is to stay home and not re

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Hurricane Tomas intensifies overnight

Hurricane Tomas has intensified overnight and is now close to a category four cyclone. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad confirmed this saying a hurricane warning is now in force for Cikobia, Eastern Half of

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Hurricane warning for Cikobia

A Hurricane warning is now in force for Cikobia Island. A storm warning is now in force for Eastern half of Vanua Levu and nearby smaller islands. A gale warning is now in force for rest of Vanua Levu, Taveuni and ne

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Winds intensify

As a Hurricane warning is now in Force for Cikobia Island, the villagers of Vuninuku Cikobia said winds have become stronger over the last hour, and they are expecting a lot of their crops to be damaged as a result of Hu

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Numbers to increase in evacuation centers

More than 700 people are now in evacuation centers across the Northern Division as winds from Hurricane Tomas intensify. DISMAC Operations Officer Anthony Blake said they are expecting this number to increase within the

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PAFCO roof falling off due to strong winds

Parts of the roof top of PAFCO in the old capital, Levuka has been partially falling off due to the strong winds. A caller, Joseph Smith said he is concerned that some people are seen to be walking around in town and do

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Curfew in place for Fiji group

The Police have put in place a curfew for the whole of the Fiji group, and it will stay in place until further notice. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said this has been done to ensure that people refrai

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Police ready to assist people in North

The Police teams on duty in the North are ready to assist members of the public in any form. Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said while there is still time, people must ask for help and not be caught u

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Civil servants advised to stay home

The Public Service Commission following the concurrence of the Prime Minister who is the Minister responsible for Public Service is advising all civil servants to stay home tomorrow and not report to work in light of the

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All financial institutions are to remain closed today.

This is the directive from the Reserve Bank of Fiji due to the impending cyclone and in accordance with the Reserve bank of Fiji Act they have declared today a public holiday for all financial institutions, as in the eve

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More 700 people in Evacuation centers in North

More than 700 people are now in evacuation centers across the Northern Division as winds from Hurricane Tomas intensify. DISMAC Operations Officer Anthony Blake said they are expecting this number to increase within the

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Hurricane warning for Cikobia Island

A Hurricane warning is now in force for Cikobia Island. A storm warning is now in force for Eastern half of Vanua Levu and nearby smaller islands. A gale warning is now in force for rest of Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nea

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Some areas face power cuts in North

Areas near the Savusavu airport are facing power cuts from the last hour as heavy rain and strong winds continue to intensify in the Northern Division. Savusavu resident Krishneel Prasad said some people have taken shel

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