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Two former Prime Ministers, Sitiveni Rabuka and Mahendra Chaudhry have today shared their concerns about the absence of our leaders during this time of need in Fiji. In a press conference today, People’s Alliance
Dual Olympic gold medalist Jerry Tuwai is back in the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team for the Malaga and Seville 7s. Tuwai missed the first leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai. Army half-back F
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will file an appeal against the decision of the High Court to acquit Luke Nasetava of the murder of his wife and instead find him guilty of the lesser offence of manslau
Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says he is standing by his comments made to Legend FM News earlier this week that evacuees should bring with them certain items including food to sustain them initially f
The Fiji Meteorological Service says weather models are picking up a possible tropical low-pressure system next week. They say the location as to where the system may form is still uncertain at this point. Th
Energy Fiji Limited says about 95% of affected areas in the Western Division of Viti Levu now have power supply after a major unplanned outage six days ago. They are expecting all affected areas to have power suppl
Save the Children Fiji says the biggest need for children who have been impacted by the recent flooding is food and they are receiving about 20 calls and messages a day from affected families. CEO, Shairana Ali sa
The Water Authority of Fiji has partnered with Israeli company, TaKaDu whose software system will be able to identify leaks in advance before it becomes a major burst main. WAF Chief Operating Officer Seru Soderber
Energy Fiji Limited says they are now able to fully meet the electricity demand in the Western Division and will not be rationing supply. CEO Hasmukh Patel says it is anticipated that the power supply to the remai
There are 7 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 24. Five of the new deaths reported were fully vaccinated but had pre-existing medical c
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji says they have distributed around 500 food ration packs to families that are taking shelter in evacuation centres in the West. CEO and
4,630 people are currently taking shelter in 162 evacuation centres around the country. The National Disaster Management Office says 115 evacuation centres are open in the Western Division, 42 in the Central Divisi
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has told Commissioners and other government officials to carry out their assessments quickly and ensure no one is left out. While speaking to officials in Ba, Seruira
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says he has received information that more than 4,000 people in over 150 evacuation centres have not received any food rations from the government since moving int
The Education Ministry says schools will be closed until they have received clearance from the National Disaster Management Office that the weather has improved and once it has been reassessed and cleared by the Health
Energy Fiji Limited says a fault has caused a disruption to power supply which is affecting people in the whole of Viti Levu. They say their teams are working on the fault and will restore power to the affected are
Energy Fiji Limited says Tropical Depression 03F which later intensified into Tropical Cyclone Cody has brought about some damages to the EFL infrastructure especially in Western Viti Levu and some parts of the Central
There are five new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to seventeen. Three of five new deaths were people that were fully vaccinated. One man w
1,837 people are currently taking shelter in 110 evacuation centres across the country after widespread flooding and heavy rain brought by Tropical Cyclone Cody. Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu say
The Acting Director of the Fiji Meteorological Service Terry Atalifo says people should still be on alert for now as we should still be expecting rain till later today. He says people should still take precautions
