Fiji Faces Humanitarian Crisis
Fiji is now faced with a humanitarian crisis with over 147,000 people in need of urgent food rations, clean water and some a roof over their heads. The Fiji Human Rights Commission (FHRC) Chairperson Dr. Shaista Shamee
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Tavua Closes Town In Honour Of Late Ratu Bokini
The business community will close all shops in Tavua from 5 to 6pm today to pay tribute to the late Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs, Ratu Ovini Bokini. Tavua Mayor Chandra Singh said the shops will be also close
Alleged Rapist Appears In Court
A 29 year old man of Sabeto Nadi charged with rape appeared in Nadi Magistrate Court today. The court was told that the 29 year old who was staying with the 10 year old victim's family allegedly raped her. He plead
Change In Health Ministry-Minister
Change is coming to the Health Ministry. This is the goal of the new Interim Health Minister, Dr Neil Sharma who said there will be change in the style of management and service delivery. Sharma said the Health Ministr
Mother Wins Trip To Gold Coast
Perseverance has landed a Suva mother a chance to visit the Gold Coast with her family after winning an all expense paid trip. Adi Veti Vosa said though she knew there was a slim chance of winning the joint Christmas pr
Nadi Resident Concerned About Babies Welfare
A resident of Mountain View, Nadi is making arrangements to try and provide baby formula to the flood stricken families who have babies after witnessing their health conditions since the flash floods. Our News Director
Red Cross Allocated $70,000 By France
The disastrous flooding in Fiji has deeply moved France and it territories in the Pacific, thus to help Fiji recover the French Government has allocated $70,000 to the Fiji Red Cross. New Caledonian government has also
Number Of Those In Need Increases
The number of people who are in urgent need of immediate food rations has increased by around 10,000 since yesterday with an estimated 147,000 flood victims now requiring assistance. DISMAC Senior Laisenia Naitila said
Tourists Eager To Lend A Hand
Tourists coming into Fiji are eager to lend a hand to the victims in the flood affected areas. Our News Director Vijay Narayan caught up with a Navua resident, who is coordinating the efforts for German nationals. M
Private Contractors Come Forward
With the national road network in tatters due to the flash floods, private contractors are now coming forward to try and assist the Ministry of Roads to repair and clear out roads around the country. Director Roads Raph
Interim PM Asked To Reconsider Decision
The Pacific Concerns Resource Centre (PCRC) has called on Commodore Frank Bainimarama to reconsider his decision not to attend the upcoming Special meeting of Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Port Moresby next week PCRC
DISMAC Intensifies Relief Assistance
DISMAC is unaware how much it will cost to assist all flood victims who need emergency food rations. Deputy Director Patiliai Dobui said they have now intensified their relief assistance as they now have to assist over
FIRCA Explores Ways For Assistance
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) is exploring ways to try and assist business owners in the worst flood affected areas in Nadi and Ba to recover from the extensive damages sustained when flood water
It’s a Heart Wrenching Experience
Seeing the relief on people’s faces when we give out food is a heart wrenching experience. Those were the words of Solovi Ramayan Mandali flood relief organizer Prem Chand who said they have been visiting individu
Numbers In Evac Centres Decrease
The number of people in evacuation centres has decreased as some people have moved back to their homes to try to rebuild their lives after the severe floods. DISMAC Principal Officer Patiliai Dobui said right now there
Tuition Grants Processed By Ministry
Tuition grants for schools affected by severe flooding over the past two weeks have been processed by the Education Ministry as part of their strategy to help these schools get back on their feet. Interim Minister Filip
Judgment A Monumental Lesson: AG
The interim Attorney General has labeled the judgment against Fiji Times Editor Netani Rika, Publisher Rex Gardiner and the company as a monumental lesson for all. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said that High Court Judge Justice
Police Treat Bodies Found As Murder Case
Police have revealed that the two bodies that were found in a mangrove swamp at Sovi Bay in Sigatoka on Monday had injuries and they are now treating the case as murder. Deputy Director Operation SP Erami Raibe confirme
Step Father Charged With Rape, No Bail
A 35-year-old step father charged with 13 counts of rape was today refused bail by Labasa Magistrate Penijamini Lomoloma after objection from the Police Prosecutor due to the seriousness of the offence. It is alleged th
44 Schools Affected by Floods
A total of 44 schools have been affected by the floods in the west, north and central divisions. These figures are from the latest reports from the District Education Offices in these areas. The reports submitted by th