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As damage assessments by the government teams continue to ascertain the cost of devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Mick, it has been revealed that more than 3,000 people remain at various evacuation centres around t
Its day four of power blackout for one of the main towns which is located meters away from Suva and there is still no confirmation on when power will be restored in the area. Residents and business houses in Lami have b
Officers from the armed forces as well as the National Fire Authority have teamed up to help clean the Navua Hospital. Health Ministry's Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora says the hospital will remain close until fu
We have in the past and will always continue to look with understanding at cases of hardships. This is the response from the Association of Banks Chairman Greg Watson on the call by the Governor of the Reserve Bank Sada
Many people affected by Tropical Cyclone Mick in Nausori had free lunch today with thanks to the Hare Krishna Society. A Member of the Society, Dr Rajesh Maharaj said that they believe that the first thing that people n
The driver of the bus that plunged down the side of a hill claiming two lives has been taken into custody. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra confirmed to Fijivillage that the 42 year old driver surrended at the Valele
There will be mandatory six months fitness inspection for all public service vehicles while owners will also have to pay new inspection application fees. This is the message from the Land Transport Authority LTA Manager
Those living in Vatuwaqa, Nasese, Nasova, Raiwai, Tamavua, Cunningham, Makoi and Valelevu still have no water. This has been confirmed by Water Department Spokesperson Maika Nagalu who said they received complaints fro
The Health Ministry is calling on people who work outside with animals to wear protective gear. Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said as clean up continues for many areas that have been badly hit by Cyclone Mick, peopl
A non-governmental organization is calling on all other NGO's and organizations to join hands to help the people affected by Tropical Cyclone Mick. FRIENDS Executive Director, Sashi Kiran said by getting together to
Lautoka Police are looking for an unknown man who allegedly raped a 16 year old girl yesterday morning. According to Police the 16 year old girl went to spend the night at her friends place. The next morning the friend
The British High Commission today brought early Christmas cheers to the children admitted at the CWM Hospital. High Commissioner Mac McLachlan said the planned visit was postponed after Cyclone Mick however they made an
Another three fishermen who went out fishing last week and were expected to return on Saturday are reported missing at sea. The three are from Naita-musu, Ba. Meanwhile, the two fishermen who went out fishing despite t
Business is back to normal in Nadi after a massive cleanup campaign last night. The Special Administrator Aisea Tuidraki thanked the Prime Minister for intervening and all the people involved in cleaning the town from 6
V Australia is coming to Fiji tomorrow. New airline service provider V Australia said it will be a historic arrival of V Australia to boost international tourism. The inaugural flight arrives in Nadi tomorrow afternoon
The Fiji Red Cross is handing out water and water containers to residents in Navua and other areas that have been without water supply for the past four days. Red Cross Fiji Operations Manager Vuli Gauna said their 17 t
Fiji remains a close neighbour despite our differences with the government. Those were the words of New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully as New Zealand plans to make a $100,000 contribution to relief efforts in F
Villagers and residents of Lokia, Nakaikogo and Koronivia are waiting for necessary help after their homes and farms suffered severe damages in the flood on Monday night. Flood waters swept through most of the homes in
A 31 year old man of Lautoka is in police custody for allegedly stabbing his elder brother and his 60 year old mother last night. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the alleged incident took p
Those without water since Tropical Cyclone Mick on Monday can expect the situation to normalise soon. Works Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said their people are working on restoring water in a number of area
