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Rewa High Chief, Ro Filipe Tuisawau believes that the changes the interim regime is trying to bring about, with the People's Charter, regarding the new electoral system and race based voting, in the next general elec
A decision is expected by Friday this week, in relation to the investigation being carried out by the Public Service Commission on Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Communication, Amena Yauvoli. PSC's Permanent S
The Digicel Fiji 7's team suffered one of their biggest defeats in the IRB 7's series when they went down 34 points to 7 in the final of the George 7's, to New Zealand. The Etonia Naba led side, struggled to
Nadi Police are investigating a case of fire that completely destroyed a four bedroom house in Narewa early this morning. The National Fire Authority confirms the fire started at 1 this morning, however the cause of fir
Government officials with a government vessel carrying emergency food and water, are expected to arrive on Cikobia this morning to help those affected by Hurricane Daman. This was confirmed by Interim Provincial Develop
A stern warning has been issued to those business people who are thinking of breaking the liquor law as we approach festive season. Police have warned that anyone found selling liquor after hours and practicing black ma
At least 20 houses on Cikobia Island have been badly damaged by Hurricane Daman and the villagers are without food and water as a number of families take shelter in the church and with neighbors tonight. Speaking to Vil
A gale warning remains in force for the Lau group as Hurricane Daman moves away from the Fiji group. The Special Bulletin issued from the Nadi Weather Office states that the Hurricane warning for all other areas is now
An 18 year old student of Sigatoka drowned while swimming with her family at Yalava in Sigatoka yesterday afternoon. The deceased was swimming with her parents, two sisters and two brothers when she drowned. The deceas
A 28 year old man died instantly after the vehicle he was driving collided head-on with a taxi at Wailoaloa, Nadi last night. The deceased was driving a Marino towards Wailoaloa when it is believed he lost control and h
A manhunt is underway for 8 men who terrorised and robbed a family at Waidradra, Navua along the Queens road yesterday. The men wearing masks and armed with pinch bars and knife forcibly entered the house by smashing th
The Interim Minister for Provincial Development confirms that food rations are now on its way to the people on Cikobia Island who have been badly affected by Hurricane Daman. Speaking to Village News, Interim Minister R
Fiji Police are in continuous consultations with its counterparts in Australia in relation to investigations against ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase for allegedly calling for foreign intervention prior to the Decem
A number of homes on Cikobia Island are reported to have been destroyed by the devastating force of Hurricane Daman which passed over the island early this morning. Speaking to Village News via Radio Telephone a few mi
Cikobia Island is reported to have been flattened by the devastating force of Hurricane Daman and reports are surfacing that a number of villagers may have been injured. All communication lines to the island are still d
As of 3am this morning, the centre of Hurricane Daman was located, roughly at 10 kilometres to the East South East of Cikobia. This has been confirmed by the Nadi Weather Office Deputy Director, Alipate Waqaicelua who a
Hurricane Daman is now located 100 kilometres north-north-east of Labasa and has picked up speed from 20 kilometres per hour. It is now moving in a south east direction. The intensity of the winds closest to the centre
Attempts to contact residents on Cikobia Island have so far proved futile. Evacuation centres in the north are currently being occupied by people experiencing the effects of Hurricane Daman. DISMAC Team Leader for toni
A gale warning remains in force for the Lau group as Hurricane Daman moves away from the Fiji group. The Special Bulletin issued from the Nadi Weather Office states that the Hurricane warning for all other areas is now
Hurricane Daman is moving closer to the Fiji group and is expected to make landfall over Vanua Levu within the next 6 to 12 hours. A hurricane warning remains in force for the Kia, Cikobia, north- eastern parts of Vanua
