Situation worsens in Lautoka
The situation is worsening in the Lautoka area as flood waters have started to rise in certain areas forcing people to move to higher ground. Western Police spokesperson Wame Bautolu said several people are now strande
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Police urge motorists to clear roads
This is for the whole of the Fiji group. Please be prepared for Tropical Cyclone Mick. On its current path people living in Viti Levu will definitely get affected in the next few hours and into tonight. We are alre
FEA yet to make decision on power supply
The Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) will make a decision on whether to shut power supply by this afternoon depending on the weather situation. The Chief Executive Officer Hasmukh Patel said that they are closely monit
Public urged to use own discretion
The public is now being asked to use their discretion and refrain from travelling out during this weather. The Ministry of Works and Transport said they are asking parents to ensure that their children do not go out.
Navua braces for cyclone
Navua is currently experiencing heavy rain and strong winds. Navua police said they have not received any reports of flooding as yet and the Queens Road is open to all traffic. Meanwhile, Divisional Crime Officer Easte
Govt releases non-essential staff
Following advice from the National Emergency Operation Centre, the Public Service Commission has informed all Ministries and Departments that Tropical Cyclone Mick with its current track will hit Fiji. In view of the ad
Cyclone Mick moves towards Fiji
Tropical Cyclone Storm Warning is now in place for Yasawa and Mamanuca, Viti Levu, Beqa and nearby smaller islands while a gale warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji Group as Tropical Cyclone Mick continues
Villages feel brunt of Cyclone Mick
Villages in the Yasawa Group are now feeling the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Mick. Viwa village Turaga ni Koro, Pauliasi Tunisau said though there are no major damage to homes, only a few kitchens have been destroyed and
Those in flood prone areas may stay home: PSC
The Public Service Commission said people who live in flood prone areas may stay at home while those who can report to work should do so. Permanent Secretary Parmesh Chand said operations of the civil service should con
DISMAC monitors situation
DISMAC is currently monitoring the situation and taking its cue from the Nadi Weather Office. Acting Director Pajiliai Dobui said their centres have been activated and if need be then their evacuation centres will open.
People urged to store water
The Works and Public Utilities Ministry is calling on people to store water in light of Tropical Cyclone Mick. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said water can be affected when power lines are down. Waqainabete sai
Tropical Cyclone Gale warning remains
A Tropical Cyclone Gale warning remains in force for whole of Fiji group as Tropical cyclone Mick lies 260km North-North West of Nadi or 340km West North West of Labasa, and 176km North-North West of Yasawa-i-rara at 2a
Driver expected to be charged
Police are expected to lay charges on a man whose brother died in an accident early Saturday morning in Lajonia, Labasa. The man was driving his 24yr old brother to Labasa Hospital when he allegedly lost control of the
400 unemployed youth registered as volunteers
400 unemployed youth around Fiji have been registered as youth volunteers with the Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation. They will be part of the National Volunteer Centre which according to the Foundation will enable them to
Vessels drift
The strong winds have caused a number of vessels docked in the Suva harbour to drift. DISMAC confirmed that the mooring lines for some vessels snapped due to strong winds and rough seas. One vessel which has drifted is
Strong winds, heavy rain expected
People in the Northern parts of the country are now being asked to brace themselves for strong winds and heavy rain throughout the evening. Director Nadi Weather Office, Rajendra Prasad reveals that Tropical Cyclone Mi
Mother allegedly leaves baby by roadside
Police are now looking for the mother of a new-born baby boy after she is alleged to have packed him in a carton and dropped him off on the roadside in Vatuwaqa, Suva. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri sa
Tropical cyclone named
The Nadi Weather Office has now revealed that there is a tropical cyclone within the Fiji Group and they have named it Tropical Cyclone Mick. Director Nadi Weather Office, Rajendra Prasad reveals that Tropical Cyclone
Nadi weather office upgrades cyclone alert
The Nadi Weather office has upgraded their Tropical cyclone alert to a Tropical Cyclone warning in the last few minutes. Director National Weather Office, Rajendra Prasad said that the Depression developed overnight and
Warwick marks 30 years in Fiji
The success of Warwick International Resort if Fiji is through the hard-work of the hotel workers and landowners. In marking their 30 year existence in Fiji, Warwick International Hotel in Fiji, Managing Director for Wa