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Expect proper and clean water supply for those in the major parts of Ba back later this week. The Ministry of Works has revealed that very thick silt has accumulated at two of their major water catchment plants in Ba an
Police have questioned and released a man who is alleged to have raped a form three student taking refuge at an evacuation centre. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita confirms that the man was question
The interim government has come up with a preliminary assessment report stating the extent of losses to the various sectors of our economy. Interim Provincial Development Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau confirmed the tot
Legal issues surrounding the implementation of the electoral and constitutional changes proposed by the Interim Government will be further discussed by the Forum Leaders next Tuesday in Port Moresby. This has been decid
An appeal to get the children back to school in the worst flood affected areas starts this hour. The appeal organized by Communications Fiji Limited radio stations, Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang, Sargam and websi
While many people in the Western and Northern Division said that they were not prepared for the flood, the manager of Ashwin Enterprises in Labasa said otherwise. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ashwin Rajesh Chand said most o
Agriculture officers and the Tailevu Provincial Council members are out currently carrying out field surveys to find out families that badly need their assistance. Tailevu Provincial Officer Semisi Kauwata said that the
Police in Nausori have confirmed that evacuation centres around the nearby villages around the Rewa province are still being utilized. Divisional Police Commander Eastern SSP Emosi Baleinuku confirmed that apart from
The Fiji Sevashram Sangha is currently on day six of its flood relief work and in total they have distributed over 18 to 20 tonnes of groceries. Assistant Secretary Akhilash Prasad said volunteers have already distribut
Starwood Hotels and Resorts have moved quickly and mobilized resources from the Starwood Associate Relief Fund to provide assistance to employees of its three Denarau Island Resorts, many of whom have had their lives dev
The Works Department are working on restoring water supply to all affected areas in the Western Division by the end of the week. Works Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said right now a minor portion of Sigatok
Some roads remain closed to all traffic due to the damage sustained from severe flooding last week. In Rakiraki, the Kings Rd is still accessible however, the Ganilau, Nakorotubu, Nasukamai, Burelevu, Drauvuni, Lau and
No school student is to be sent home for non-payment of fees. This is the directive from the Education Ministry as part of their package to assist school children affected by the nation-wide flooding. The Ministry has j
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has stressed that the Rarawai Sugar Mill in Ba sustained more damage compared to other sugar mills in Lautoka and Rakiraki. Chief Executive, Deo Sharan told Interim Prime Minister, Commodore F
The Australian Government has announced a further assistance of $3million to respond to the floods in Fiji. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Stephen Smith said the $3 million includes $1 million for emergency food a
The Health Ministry is urging people to take precautionary and preventative measures to prevent a disease outbreak. The Ministry said people must protect food and boil drinking water, ensure the safety of your families
While the water has been restored to most parts of Nadi, the Works Department is calling on business houses in Nadi Town to liaise with them when they use fire hydrants to clean their shops. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqain
As the first term of the school year begins on the 26th of January, the Fiji Council of Social Services is pleading to local and international organisations and countries, to not put all their eggs in one basket. Execut
Some flood victims taking shelter at evacuation centers have called on authorities to give them some more time to do repair works on their homes and do cleanup before they vacate the evacuation centers. Ranjesh Kumar, w
The Tourism Fiji has welcomed the move by DISMAC and the Commissioner Western to announce that all resorts and hotels in the Western Division, are removed from the natural disaster areas. Chairman, Patrick Wong said tha
