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Mesulame Kunavula has signed a one year deal with the New South Wales Waratahs for the 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Season. The blockbusting back rower brings with him a wealth of experience playing for the top 14
If you are travelling along Queens and Kings Roads, please be advised that both roads are open to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says some roads are currently closed due to fallen power lines, trees and floo
The Savura Raw Water Intake that was blocked due to turbidity and as a result, raw water inflow into the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant that was reduced has been cleared however, the treated plant in Tamavua will take ti
Minister for National Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka says he does not see anything wrong with having a bit of down-time and discussing things over a tanoa after a long day following criticisms levelled against Dito
A storm wind warning remains in force for Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. Expect storm force winds with speeds of 110 kilometres per hour with gusts to 155 kilometres per hour. Severe Tropical Cyclone Mal h
The Provincial Administrator Nadroga/Navosa Vatia Vasuca says there are more than 300 people in 10 active evacuation centres in Sigatoka. He says there have been no major damages in Sigatoka and the evacuees came
Villagers of Navotua in Yasawa are grateful that no one was injured compared to previous cyclones in the past however Catholic Church Steward, Sione Sadrugu says their major concern now is the shortage of food supply.
Mana SDA Primary School Head Teacher Malakai Turagakula is thankful that there was no loss of life when Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal passed the Yasawa group. While speaking to fijivillage News from Yarolevu Vill
Queens and Kings Roads are now open. The Fiji Roads Authority says their contractor has cleared the fallen trees in Rakiraki and Nadroga. Their current task is to continue clearing trees along the secondary an
Acting Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says Minister for National Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka who is leading the the government operations relating to Tropical Cyclone Mal is doing a fantastic job and peo
Kadavu is currently experiencing strong winds and heavy rain. Richmond Methodist High School teacher Jokaveti Sorokivei says 100 students, teachers and villagers have relocated to their evacuation centre at the sch
Fallen trees are disrupting accessibility in Colo-i-Suva along the Princes Road. There are also broken power lines in Sabeto Nadi this morning and EFL are working to fix the problem. People are urged to stay a
The centre of Severe Tropical Cyclone Mal is located 90 kilometres south-southwest of Kadavu and is moving away from the Fiji Group. Acting Director of the Nadi Weather Office, Bipen Prakash says conditions over th
A flash flood alert is in force for flash flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Viti Levu while a heavy rain warning is in place for the Western Division, Serua, Namosi, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby sma
People of Kese Village in Yasawa are safe after Tropical Cyclone Mal passed them with little damage in the past 24 hours. Kese Community Post Officer, Pritesh Nadan says he was thankful that overnight there was lit
Ba Council of Social Services member Tevita Evo says about 14 evacuation centres are open in Ba where more than 100 people are taking shelter. Evo says one evacuation centre is sheltering about 5 families, while an
Fiji Airways confirms that additional flights have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Mal. Flight FJ350 from Narita to Nadi scheduled for 14.11.23 has been delayed by 11 hours and 35 minutes, and will now depart 08.
People of Kadavu are now experiencing the first effects of Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal as gusty winds and heavy rain started early this morning. Kadavu Provincial Administrator Joji Waqata says after their last
Some sections of the main Queens and Kings Roads are blocked due to fallen trees. This includes Matawailevu in Rakiraki on Kings Road and near Bavu in Nadroga/Navosa on Queens Road. FRA says their contractor i
The National Disaster Management Office is pleading with the general public to stay indoors and refrain from unnecessary roaming to enable the relevant authorities to clear debris and complete the necessary restoratio
