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The Nadi Weather Office has advised schools and employers this hour to start sending children and workers home as the tropical depression has now been termed a Tropical Cyclone. Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad
In light of the Tropical Depression over Vanua Levu, the Labasa Mayor has cautioned people to remain alert during this time. Mayor, Dr Pradeep Singh said things could get worse considering the heavy rain and strong wind
Villagers in Koro have started moving their belongings as rain and strong winds have damaged a few houses. Nacamaki villager, Illisoni Koroi told Village news that houses built during the 1950's were blown away this
A 30 year old man charged with 3 counts of larceny of Postal Packets will appear in Nasinu Magistrate Court today. The suspect employed as a driver at Post Fiji Mail Center, Laucala Beach Estate used to deliver ma
The Nadi Weather office has called on residents living in the Eastern and Central Viti Levu and also nearby islands to brace themselves for strong winds as a Tropical Depression moves over Vanua Levu. Director Rajendra
Savusavu residents are worried about the calmness they are currently experiencing. A resident of Savusavu, Helen Tabucala said that they only experienced heavy rain in the early hours of the morning. Motorists in th
The Nadi Weather office has confirmed that in the last hour the Tropical Depression was located just to the West of Savusavu and about 40km North-North-East of Labasa. Deputy Director, Alipate Waqaicelua said the tropic
A woman in her early 30's who was found unconcious in a Suva motel last month, died at the CWM hospital yesterday. Police confirm the woman was in coma for over a month, as she had sustained multiple injuries to her
Legal or not, the changes being brought about is long overdue. These are the words of Labasa Mayor Doctor Pardeep Singh replying to questions on whether Interim Local Government Minister, Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi is planning
Police have yet to shelve the file of ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase who has been alleged to have sought foreign military intervention when the military overthrew his government on December 5th, 2006. After more
Heavy rainfall predicted, could cause flash flooding The Nadi Weather Office has warned people living in low lying areas to take precaution as heavy rainfall is predicted for today, which could cause flash flooding. Du
The Methodist Church of Fiji believes that Fiji is under enormous stress because of the political and economic instability caused by the military backed interim regime. Deputy General Secretary, Reverend Tuikilakila Waq
The Confederation of Public Sector Unions is expected to meet with the Public Service Commission tomorrow, to discuss the matter of halting the appointment of all acting appointments in the public service. PSC Chairman,
Police have yet to shelve the file of ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase who has been alleged to have sought foreign military intervention when the military overthrew his government on December 5th, 2006. After mor
If farmers are to turn to rice farming, provide them with the assistance they need. Hari Pal Singh Chairman for Rewa Rice Limited said that farmers in Vanualevu have land that is well suited for rice farming and therefo
The Ba Town Mayor said the time has now come for the change in the local government legislation. Ba Mayor Pravin Bala said they have been calling for a change and they are happy with the Interim Local Government Ministe
The interim Local Government Minister should understand that not all councils are corrupt. This is the opinion of Labasa Lord Mayor, Doctor Pardeep Singh in reply to the comments by the Interim Local Government Ministe
A 30 year old man is expected to appear in Nasinu Magistrate Court tomorrow charged with 3 counts of larceny of Postal Packets. The suspect employed as a driver at Post Fiji Mail Center, Laucala Beach Estate used to del
The decrease in the tax imposed on imported rice will have a negative impact on the local farmers. Rewa Rice Chairman, Hari Pal Singh speaking to Village news said that looking at previous trends where taxes were brough
Investigation against Assistant police commissioner Crime Nasir Ali after receiving complaints from a police support officer at Central police station and some police officers from Police Mobile force whom Ali had sent o
