HMAS Adelaide arrives in Nabouwalu
Australia’s largest ship, the HMAS Adelaide has arrived in Fiji with specialised personnel, equipment and provisions to assist in the Fijian government TC Yasa rehabilitation efforts in the Northern Division. The
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People can now donate through MPAISA for the CFL TC Yasa Radio Appeal
Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fijivillage has started a TC Yasa Radio Appeal to raise funds for people who have lost everything after the monste
Fiji Red Cross Society apologises to woman who received expired toothpaste
The Fiji Red Cross Society has apologised to the woman in the Northern Division who received an expired toothpaste as part of their assistance and has assured that this will not be repeated. When questioned by Fiji
China donates $420k to PM’s Rehab Fund
$420,000 has been donated by the Chinese Government to the Prime Minister’s Rehabilitation Fund to help those affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. China’s Ambassador to Fiji Qian Bo handed over the cheque
Make a Difference-Fiji provides assistance to Yavala and Tabia
160 food packs have been distributed by the Make a Difference – Fiji group to the people of Yalava and Tabia in Labasa who have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Director Renzy Snowsill says they are also d
We aim to move all families sheltering in schools into tents before school starts - Seruiratu
The Ministry for Rural, Maritime and Disaster Management aims to move families sheltering in schools into tents temporarily before school starts on the 18th of next month. Minister Inia Seruiratu says they have set asi
MSAF deploys more staff to the North as part of its disaster response post Cyclone Yasa
Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has deployed additional staff to its Nabouwalu Office as part of their disaster response post Cyclone Yasa. MSAF Chief Executive Officer Simon Gravenall says their staff had to go
RFMF engineers erect temporary shelters and repair damaged houses in Cogea Village
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces engineers have built temporary shelters and repaired damaged houses in Cogea Village in Bua. 32 families from the village were homeless after the devastation caused by Tropical
PM welcomes HMAS Adelaide to Fiji
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed Captain Stuart Watters and the crew of the HMAS Adelaide which is the largest Australian Navy Ship to Fiji. More than 600 Australian Defence Forces perso
We welcome any assistance but urge partners to coordinate with relevant authorities to minimize duplication – Seruiratu
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says whilst they appreciate any relief assistance that is being provided by partners, they are urging them to coordinate with the releva
Health Ministry identifies areas in the North likely to have an outbreak Leptospirosis, Typhoid, Dengue, and Diarrhoea
The Ministry of Health has identified areas in the Northern Division that are likely to have an outbreak of Leptospirosis, Typhoid, Dengue, and Diarrhoea after Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Permanent Secretary Dr. James F
More people sent to the North to help with water restoration
Additional people have been sent to the Northern Division to help with water restoration. Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says they have sent 11 water carting trucks and each truck can hold 10,000
UN agencies working on programs to help those affected - Samarasinha
UN Resident Coordinator for Fiji and the Pacific Sanaka Samarasinha says different UN agencies are working on making sure they come up with programs to help those affected by TC Yasa. Samarasinha says this is why i
Look back at major stories that made the headlines from Jan-March this year
2020 has been a tough and challenging year for all as we faced some unprecedented crisis such as the global COVID-19 pandemic and Tropical Cyclones. We look back at some of the stories that made headlines during e
Sea Mercy assists remote communities affected by TC Yasa
Non-governmental organisation, Sea Mercy has been one of the first to respond to the most remote maritime communities affected by TC Yasa by delivering emergency food, water filters and medical supplies. They have
We are carefully monitoring the health situation in the North – Seruiratu
The Fiji Emergency Medical Assistance Team is in the Northern Division to carefully monitor the health situation after Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management Inia Se
LifeFlight Fiji and partners assist NDMO in delivering relief supplies
LifeFlight Fiji, a registered charitable trust in Fiji and its partners have been assisting the National Disaster Management Office in delivering relief supplies to the maritime areas in the Northern Division. Life
Seaqaqa and Dreketi still without power supply
People in Seaqaqa and Dreketi are still without power supply as there has been severe damage to the power infrastructure in these areas after Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Energy Fiji Limited has stated that their team i
Fiji Aid Melbourne and ABS Fiji donate roofing materials to rebuild schools
$20,880 worth of roofing materials have been donated by Fiji Aid Melbourne and ABS Fiji for rehabilitation works for schools damaged by TC Yasa. Education Minister Rosy Akbar has thanked everyone who has selflessly
Australian Defence Force personnel will be in carefully-supervised quarantine corridors – NDMO
The National Disaster Management Office says to allow the Australian Defence Force personnel to safely assist with the TC Yasa support, Fiji has reinforced its COVID-19 border quarantine protocols through carefully-supe