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Those living in Sigatoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki have been asked to start storing water now as water disruptions are expected tonight due to the current weather conditions. This has been confirmed by Works Ministry Spo
Further good news for consumers as prices of normal flour and sharps are to reduce from tomorrow. This has been announced by the Prices and Incomes Board, a kg of normal flour will now cost $1.08 from $1.23, a decrease
The newly promulgated Road User Tax comes into force from tomorrow and vehicle owners are being reminded to be aware that they would have to pay more to have their vehicles registered and passed by the Land Transport Aut
A team of detectives from Lautoka and Nadi are investigating allegation that a 17 year old girl was allegedly gang raped in a village in Nadi a few days ago. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Vijay Singh has confirme
Police in the Northern Division has urged people to be careful as there is a possibility of flash flooding. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri who is currently in Labasa told Fijivillage News that they are experienci
All Pacific Sun flights to Kadavu, Savusavu, Taveuni, Malolo and Mana are now cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions. This has been confirmed by the Pacific Sun's Airport Operations Manager Tuni Beddoes.
Residents of Waibongi Sigatoka have started to move to the higher grounds as flood water is rising. A resident Rajesh Chand said it has been raining continuously in Sigatoka since yesterday and it is still raining.
The Nadi Weather Office said the tropical depression which was located over Northern part of Vanuatu yesterday has moved southeast and was located about 680km West of Nadi at 7 o'clock this morning. Director Rajendr
A family in Caubati could have lost all their belongings in a fire this morning if their neighbour had not been quick enough to call the National Fire Authority. Acting Station Officer, Qoroniyasi Mau said NFA received
A single decision made by you can have an impact on the non creation or loss of the opportunity of hundreds of jobs. These are the words of the Interim Minister for Tourism, Trade and Communication Aiyaz-Sayed Khayum wh
Strong winds, heavy rain and flash floods, these are unfavorable weather conditions that people are being asked to take precautions against, to prevent damage, injury and loss. The National Disaster Management Office wa
Pacific Island Leaders Forum Chairman and Premier of Niue who met with New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully said the forum must be careful when accepting Fiji's Interim Prime Minister's promises to hold el
The Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase should be the last person talking about saving the sugar industry as he did nothing in his 6 years term to resolve the
Interim Minister for Provincial Development Ratu Epeli Nailatikau stressed to senior civil servants the need to improve service delivery to the people in rural areas. Nailatikau made the comment yesterday while opening
There is no need for people to panic as there is no cyclone warning given as yet by the Meteorology Department, however lots of rain and strong winds can be expected from tomorrow. Department Director, Rajendra Prasad
The eighth suspect involved in the alleged rape of a 12yr old student was arrested by Labasa Police this morning. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms that the man was arrested from his village this morning a
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister, Murray McCully said the Prime Minister John Key has not replied to the letter from Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama as yet because of the mixed messages being
A Tavua man who appealed against his 18month sentence for pleading guilty to the charges of larceny appeared before Lautoka High Court, Justice Anthony Sherry today. Saimoni Navara and others in July, 2007 at Drauniivi,
Nadi Police are still investigating the death of a 54yr old tourist whose body was found in Lautoka last Saturday. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Vijay Singh has confirmed investigations are continuing and they ho
Fiji's former Acting High Commissioner to New Zealand, Cama Tuiloma will return to the position of Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Public Utilities. The Chairman of Public Service Commission, Rishi Ram confi
