Hurricane Situation Report
Villagers on the small island of Cikobia are sitting around the grog bowl awaiting the worst, as Hurrican Daman approaches. Speaking to Village News, Noa Cagituivei said the village homes have been strapped but they hav
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Hurricane Daman speeds up
Hurricane Daman is moving closer to the Fiji group and has picked up speed over the last three hours. A hurricane warning remains in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Northern Lau, Lomaiviti group and nearby smaller island
Hurricane Daman move closer to Fiji
Hurricane Daman is moving closer to the Fiji group. Hurricane Daman is moving closer to the Fiji group and is intensifying. Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad predicts that the situation will worsen from thi
Weather worsens in Labasa
Shopkeepers in Labasa town have started to close down their shops as weather has started to worsen. A resident Avinesh Prasad who is currently in Labasa town said people are rushing home after doing their last minute sh
Hurricane warning in force
A hurricane warning is in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni, North Eastern Viti Levu, Northern Yasawa group, Lomaiviti group, Northern Lau group and nearby smaller islands. The Nadi Weather office has warned people that Hur
Strong Winds batter Yasawa group
Strong winds have started battering islands in the Yasawa group as Hurricane Daman approaches. Speaking to Village news via Radio Telephone from Oarsman Bay resort in Yasawa, an employee said they are ready for the wors
Labasa experiences light rain
Labasa Mayor, Doctor Pradeep Singh has confirmed that they are experiencing slight rain. He said businesspeople in Labasa town are taking heed of the hurricane warning and are preparing themselves for the worst. A
Savusavu residents brace themselves
Savusavu town is emptying out as residents are bracing themselves for Hurricane Daman. We cross over to Akisi Nayasa who is in Savusavu town. It’s the calm before the storm and people are advised not to be com
Take heed of hurricane warning
Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni is calling on people around the country to take heed of the Hurricane warning in place and prepare themselves as soon as possible. Speaking at a press conference in the last ho
Northern residents gear up for Daman
Residents in the North are all gearing for Hurricane Daman as remains for Daman to cross over the North division. Speaking from Savusavu town, Akisi Nayasa said that people have been going to the bank to take their savi
Airline Operators Monitor Situation
Airline operators are also monitoring the current situation. Pacific Sun services have been suspended till midday today, and Pacific Sun adds that all passengers booked to travel on services today, are requested to c
Hurricane Daman Intensifies
The Nadi Weather office has warned people that Hurricane Daman is expected to cross Vanua Levu after midday today as it has now changed its path and is now taking a South East direction. Hurricane Daman is now heading c
Daman Changes Cause
The Nadi Weather Office has warned people that Tropical Cyclone Daman is expected to cross Vanua Levu after midday today as it has now changed its path and is now taking an East North East direction. Deputy Director Ali
DISMAC on Full Alert
Dismac Officer Suva, Viliame Tuimanu said centres in Vanua Levu are now on full alert. DISMAC have confirmed that there have been no evacuations at this point in time. Hotels and resorts in the Yasawas have confirm
Yasawas Experiencing Heavy Rain
Hotels and resorts in the Yasawa group have confirmed that they are now currently experiencing heavy rain and strong winds which are picking up in intensity and they are now taking extra precaution. Vomo Island Resort s
Tropical Cyclone Daman intensifying
A storm warning is now in force for the Yasawas and Mamanuca groups, and a gale warning is in force for Viti Levu, Lomaiviti, north western Viti Levu and nearby small islands. As of 8 o'clock tonight, a gale warning
Travel Companies Assess Situation
Shipping companies are now assessing the weather situation before making a decision on their services. Operations Manager Sullivan Shipping Company Mervin Lepper said they will decide later this evening on whether their
Fire Destroys Nabua House
A double story house on Nabua Road has been completely destroyed in a fire in the last hour. Our reporter at the scene confirmed that fire fighters could not stop the blaze from spreading. No one received injuries. Pol
Exam Paper Scandal at FSM
A major investigation is now underway after startling revelations that examination papers for dentistry students at the Fiji School of Medicine have been leaked to students over a number of years. Speaking to Village Ne
Man Jailed for Robbery With Violence
Alcohol, drugs and bad company will do you no good. Those were the words of High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar as he sentenced 22 year old Tukai Yavala to three years imprisonment after being found guilty of robber