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While the Ministry of Education has agreed to defer the beginning of term one to the 26th of January to allow parents to recover from the devastation of the floods, however most parents say they will need more time. Nad
Nadi residents are pleading with the Interim Government to see into the operation of the Public Works Department in Nadi as they are in dire need of water. Speaking to Fijivillage news, Nadi resident, Dinesh Pillay said
As many parts of the country are without water supply following the devastating floods, Fiji Water has decided to bring relief water supplies directly to people who have been affected. Director David Roth said their rel
Water supply has not been restored in Ba and it will take time to get supply back to normal because the damages to the infrastructure are huge. Ba Water Supervisor Naresh Chandra said they have not been able to restore
There are still more than 9,000 people staying in 170 evacuation centres around the country. DISMAC Director, Patiliai Dobui has confirmed that there has been a decrease in the number of evacuees from 11,000 to 9,000.
Water supply has not been restored and it will take time to get supply back to normal because the damages to the infrastructure are huge. Ba Water Supervisor Naresh Chandra says they have not been able to restore the su
The Ministry of Education is continuing its survey of schools in flood affected areas and the Interim Minister remains optimistic that all schools will be able to open on January 26th as planned. Filipe Bole said they a
Close to 30,000 people living in Ba are unable to travel to Ba town after the main bridge linking to Ba town got washed away. Balevuto Advisory Councillor, Anil Sharma told Fijivillage News that the Moto bridge got wash
Nausori Police are investigating the discovery of a human skull and some bones in Sawani yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand has confirmed that the skull and the bones were discovered by a coup
The help should come from the Interim Government first. These are the words of Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase in relation to the attacks on the Fiji Red Cross Society for their relief efforts to those affected by
The Fiji National Provident Fund Board has approved a natural disaster withdrawal scheme for its members who were affected by the floods. FNPF Board Chairman Parmesh Chand said the Boards approval was based on the devas
The Agriculture Ministry predicts a six to nine month recovery period to get the industry to what it once was before severe flooding in various areas around the country destroyed crops and farm areas. Permanent Secretar
The Mata ni Tikina, Nawaka in Nadi, has called on Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase to stop making comments against the Interim Government and just come in and join the relief work for the flood victims. In an inter
The 30 year alleged fraudster facing 49 counts of forgery, obtaining money by false pretense, abduction, impersonation and other charges escaped from Police Custody yesterday while waiting to attend his court case. Shal
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has stressed that Fiji is now witnessing the severe effect of the worst natural disaster Fiji has ever been through. Commodore Bainimarama said that he has visited Nadi
The Former Prime Minister said food should come first and assessements later. Laisenia Qarase, while calling for a united effort from the political community, business and religious leaders to work together to help, sai
You have never been to Fiji nor have you met me. These are the words of Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama who has hit out at the Premier of Niue and Pacific Islands Forum Chairman, Toke Talagi on his pu
The Ministry of Health and Friends of Fiji Heart Foundation of New Zealand today signed an Agreement of Assistance this afternoon. The agreement signed by the Director of Curative Health Services Dr Ami Chandra and Foun
The Red Cross Emergency Response team said they have so far distributed over $182,000 worth of relief items to over 3,500 people in the most affected areas in Nadi, Ba, Lautoka, Tavua, Rarkiraki, Wainibuka, Rewa and Siga
The Agriculture Ministry has placed top priority in ensuring that food security is restored to all those affected by the flooding as soon as possible. The Premanent Secretary for Agriculture, Doctor Richard Beyer said t
