YPCN questions Interim AG
Kicking up a fuss now when the legality of the Interim Government is being questioned is practicing double standards. Those are the words of the Young Peoples Concerned Network as they question why the Interim Attorney
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Nadi Curfew Lifted
The curfew imposed in Nadi Town has been lifted. Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni said the decision to lift the curfew comes after consultations with the National Command Centre at the Central Police Station i
Ensure balanced reporting-Interim AG
Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has raised concern on some key sections of the media allegedly taking sides in relation to reporting on the judiciary. Sayed-Khaiyum said the media should ensure that there
Flood waters recede in Nadi Town
Flood waters in all parts of Nadi town have receded as rain stopped overnight. No one was arrested for trying to cross the town during the curfew last night. The curfew period came to an end in the last hour and police
Fiji Bank to assist customers affected by Gene
A bank in Fiji is willing to assist those customers affected by Cyclone Gene by establishing interest only repayments on their loans for up to 3 months. ANZ General Manager Fiji, Robert Bell said this is one of the init
Youths take advantage of Scheme
Over 120 youths in the Western division have taken advantage of the National Youth Scheme Program provided by the Ministry of Youth. Provincial Youth Forum Vice President, John Ryder said under the scheme, youths will b
Interim Government says no to IBA
The Interim Attorney General said the four day visit to Fiji by the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute in February will not be welcomed by the Interim Government now. Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum s
Flood warning remains in force
A flood warning remains in force for the whole of Viti Levu as rain band associated with Tropical Cyclone Gene is over the main island of Fiji. Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad said flooding of rivers is al
Exercise Caution-PWD
The Public Works Department has called on the public to exercise caution during this weather. Senior Engineer, Narendra Rama confirms that Waila Road in Nausori, Wainivesi Road in Korovou, and Beqa and Tadro Road in Nav
Navua Health Centre /Sub-Divisional Hospital Closed
The Ministry of Health has just revealed that the Navua Health Centre and Sub-Divisional Hospital is closed until further notice. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, Doctor Lepani Waqatakirewa said that due to flood w
Good News for Redundant Mine Workers
Good news for redundant workers of the Emperor Gold Mining Company as they are entitled to five months pay upfront plus two weeks pay for each year of service, as per the award of the Permanent Arbitrator. The ruling wa
Curfew for Nadi Town-Teleni
The Commissioner of Police has declared a curfew for Nadi Town. Commodore Esala Teleni said the curfew will be from 6pm to 6am and this will be reviewed on a daily basis. Teleni states that this is necessary for Public
Assess Loss of Teaching Hours-Bole
School heads and principals have been told to assess the number of teaching hours lost and make provisions to minimize the lost hours as a result of Cyclone Gene. The Interim Education Minister, Filipe Bole advises teac
Red Cross Conducts Assessment
The Fiji Red Cross staffs in the Northern and Central Division have started conducting initial assessments in areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Gene. In a statement issued this afternoon, the Red Cross said its teams a
Rewa River rises as heavy rain falls
The Rewa River is rising as heavy rain continues to fall as the result of a trough of low pressure over the group. Jay Singh lives in Kasavu, Rewa, and is quite concerned about the matter. Aside from flood waters r
Don’t buy frozen food-Heath Inspector
The Public are being are warned not to buy frozen food as there is the fear of food poisoning or the food being contaminated. Chief Health Inspector, Waisale Delai says that consumers must thoroughly check all frozen fo
Public called on to exercise caution
The Public Works Department has called on the public to exercise caution during this weather. A senior Engineer Narendra Rama confirms that Waila road in Nausori, Wainivesi Road in Korovou, Beqa and Tadro road in Navua
Stop the blame game-Rajendra
Stop the blame game and heed the warnings issued by the Nadi Weather Office. Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad is concerned over the recent reports that people are blaming the weather office for not is
Technicians work on broken lines
Fiji Electricity Authority has restored power in more than 60% of the areas in the Central division and 90% of the areas in the Western Division. FEA's Acting Chief Executive Officer, Sunil De Silva said technicians
Water to normalize by tomorrow morning
People living around Suva and parts of Nasinu will have to wait until tomorrow morning for water supply to normalize in their areas. Water and Sewerage Department Media Liason Officer, Maika Naqalu water supply in Cunni