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The Tamavua Water Treatment Plant is a critical infrastructure as it provides 40 percent of the water supply to Suva since each clarifier at the Water Authority of Fiji is 20 percent of Suva’s water supply. The W
The recent media reports claiming that medical professionals are providing syringes to members of the public are unfounded and inaccurate. This has been confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, who
Two men from Dreketilailai are currently missing in Labasa Waters after failing to return from a fishing trip on the 2nd of this month. The two men have been reported missing at the Labasa Police Station. Poli
The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is organizing a two days’ National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji Symposium today and tom
More than 200 people are taking shelter in three evacuation centres that have opened up in Serua due to flooding. National Disaster Management Office Director Vasiti Soko confirms that heavy rain experienced these
Due to a trough of low pressure with associated clouds and showers, there is a threat of flash flood that is likely to affect parts of the Fiji group till tomorrow. The Nadi Weather Office says cloudy periods with
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the term ‘Vulagi’ is the most respectful way of referring to a new arrival into a iTaukei community, and it entitles them to special hospitality considerations. Rab
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu confirms Police are working with the National Disaster Management Office and the Fiji Roads Authority in the sharing of information to get help to those in need, a
People are advised to take all the necessary precautions as some areas along Queens Highway are flooded including Vunaniu Road and crossing, Somosomo Flats from Nabukelevu Junction and Namaqumaqua Road. Korovisilou
A trough of low pressure with the associated clouds and showers are expected to affect the country from the North from today till Friday. The Nadi weather office says cloudy periods with some showers over Lami-Suva
Due to heavy rain this morning, some roads along Queens Road including Vunaniu Road and crossing is currently underwater and closed to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says Queens Road at Somosomo Flats from N
The Ministry of Health says they anticipate to continue the 12-hour shifts for nurses in facilities like CWM Hospital until their nurse numbers improve although the Fiji Nursing Association is calling on the government
As violence against children remains a major concern, Save the Children research has found that 46 percent of children surveyed would not disclose an experience of violence. The report titled ‘A Pacific Regional
The Vanua of Nawaka in Nadi has strongly condemned the sale and use of drugs by the people of their community, and Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Bulu says they will not condone if any of their community members are using or sel
An Australian family has set up a GoFundMe page for a family member who is currently in an induced coma in Australia after allegedly stabbing himself during an argument with his wife while visiting Fiji. Divisional
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has today extended an invitation to all descendants of Girmitiyas to return to the land of their ancestors as Fiji’s new immigration exemption policy ensures a warm welcome, allowing the
The case of the two men accused of murdering a 29-year-old Caubati man early this month has been transferred to the Suva High Court 42-year-old Semi Tamanivalu and 25-year-old Leone Matai have been charged with on
The lack of water supply in the village of Muana-Ira in the Rewa Delta has been a major problem that they have been facing in the last 50 years and for them, water is a luxury. This was highlighted by former distric
Two men aged 43 and 25-years old have been charged with one count of murder and will be produced in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today in a special court sitting for the alleged murder of a 29-year-old man from Caubati.
The villagers of Muana-Ira in Rewa are currently experiencing the impacts of climate change such as soil erosion and high tides that cause flooding in the village leading to their agricultural produce being affected hea
