382 articles tagged "tc-yasa"
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says as we celebrate Christmas this year, we must not forget that many of our fellow citizens are reeling from the devastating impact of Severe Tropical Cyclone Ya
Energy Fiji Limited has sent an additional 116 personnel, materials, 40 vehicles and heavy machinery from Viti Levu to assist EFL teams in Vanua Levu in power restoration. EFL has also hired a number of electrical
The Fiji Development Bank has rolled out its Customer Relief and Rehabilitation Financing Assistance Packages for Fijian farmers and businesses affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa to rebuild their livelihoods. Acting
The Fiji Law Society says it is concerned about the statement by the National Disaster Management Office that permits must be sought from the government to fundraise for TC Yasa while the NDMO says they do not want anyo
The Fiji Roads Authority has sustained around $20 million worth of damages due to Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Acting CEO Kamal Prasad says this is based on the initial damage assessments. Prasad says damages in the
The British High Commissioner to Fiji George Edgar today handed over the UK Humanitarian Aid to the Assistant Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Vijay Nath. The humanitarian supplie
107 communities and 613 families across Fiji who were severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa have been assisted by the Fiji Red Cross Society. They have also distributed 1,882 non-food items such as shelter too
Fiji’s only local bank, HFC is allocating $50,000 to support people and communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. HFC Bank through its internal Community Focus Committee will look at options on how it could
Radio personalities from Communications Fiji Limited’s five radio stations - LegendFM, FM96, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and VitiFM will be at the Rups Complex in Nakasi from 11am to 3pm today for our Tropical Cyclone Yas
$4.5 million in humanitarian relief is being provided by the Australian government to support the people of Fiji in response to the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Australia’s $4.5 million package wi
500 food packs have been distributed to residents of Nasarawaqa in Bua and Korovatu and Yalava in Labasa by CJS Group of Companies. Director, Charan Jeath Singh says we are only a day away from Christmas and it is
Residents of Wainikoro, Naibulu, Malawai and Muanidevo in Dreketi have received much needed relief supplies. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama together with some members of cabinet and government officials distribu
The Fiji Red Cross Society has managed to restore communication between 102 families who were experiencing difficulty in getting in touch with their loved ones due to the devastation caused by TC Yasa. The Restorin
Sai Prema Foundation has pledged to assist about 500 families in the Northern Division who have been severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Foundation Director Sumeet Tappoo says they felt deeply for those aff
The UK Minister for the Pacific Rt. Lord Goldsmith has announced the arrival of humanitarian supplies to help Fijians cope with the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Lord Goldsmith says the UK government expresses
500 families across Vanua Levu will receive relief parcels after ANZ Fiji announced it would donate $30,000 to Fijian community organizations providing relief to families affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. The Fiji
7,587 evacuees are now sheltering in 165 evacuation centres in the Northern and Eastern Divisions. The National Disaster Management Office says six evacuation centres remain active in the Eastern Division while th
The New Zealand government is offering an additional NZ $2 million in assistance to Fiji in response to Cyclone Yasa. The new funding will go towards shelter, water sanitation and other urgent priorities. It b
Villagers of Kia Island in Macuata have received relief supplies from the National Disaster Management Office, Australian Government, Red Cross, Vodafone and Republic of Fiji Military Forces. Kia Island is one of t
Westpac and Kina Bank have given around $150,000 to the Fiji Red Cross Society to support people and communities affected by Cyclone Yasa. Westpac Fiji Chief Executive Kip Hanna says they have a long history of as
