20 murder cases reported in 2020
20 murder cases were reported last year while there were 12 cases of attempted murder, 13 manslaughter cases and 123 cases of aggravated robbery. The Office of the Dir
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2 boys charged with the rape of an 11yr old girl
Two boys aged 11 and 12 were charged with the rape and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl from their village last month. In another incident, an 11-year-old boy was
Plans to use rugby to eradicate drug problems in Kadavu
After being perceived as Fiji’s drug capital for years, works are underway to use rugby as a means to keep the youths of Kadavu away from illegal activities. Th
Help is on the way - PM
Help is on the way if you have been badly affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana. These are the words of Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama who has urged people to not be com
Krishna scores twice in comeback win
Fiji soccer captain Roy Krishna is continuing his good form in 2021 after he scored twice as ATK Mohun Bagan came from two goals down to beat Kerala Blasters 3-2 this mor
All FNU campuses closed until further notice
All Fiji National University campuses will remain closed until further notice. In a statement, FNU says a notice on the resumption of normal university operations
All USP campuses and centres to remain closed today
All University of the South Pacific campuses and centres will remain closed today. This is due to the flooding, disruption in power supply, water supply and road acces
Mother grateful to officers who saved them from rising flood waters
A mother and her two children of Salababa Road in Waila in Nausori are grateful to officers from the Fiji Police Force who rescued them from rapidly rising flood waters l
Flood waters starting to rise again in Tabia, Labasa
Flood waters have started to rise again in Vuniqari in Tabia, Labasa. Resident Nilesh Deo says there are around 15 families in the area and all their crops have been d
Flood waters rising in Nadali, Nausori
Flood waters have started to rise in Nadali, Nausori. A resident Faria Begum has told us that they experienced heavy rain today and it started to flood this afternoon.
30 people in evacuation centre as Waimanu River bursts its bank
Almost 30 people are currently taking shelter at the Rambisessar Chaudhry Memorial School in Sawani as parts of the area has been flooded. Advisory Councillor Mahend P
Expect more rain as Tropical Depression 07F will follow the same path as Cyclone Ana
People can expect more rain and flooding in the coming days as Tropical Depression 07F is expected to follow the same path as Tropical Cyclone Ana. Acting Director for
7, 612 people in evacuation centres
There are 7,612 people are currently taking shelter in 204 evacuation centres around the country. The National Disaster Management Office says 4,553 people are current
Schools closed until further notice
All students, teachers and staff are to stay at home as schools will remain closed until further notice. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Education Rosy Ak
Navua experiencing damaging winds from midnight
People of Navua are still experiencing damaging to destructive winds which has blown away some weak structures such as barns and sheds. Resident Ravneel Sharma says th
You can still call police for assistance despite the change in curfew hours - Tudravu
You can still call your nearest Police Station or Divisional Command Centres if you need assistance even though curfew hours have been reverted to 11pm to 4am. Acting
Body of man who crossed flooded river yesterday recovered
The body of the 49-year-old man of Waikubukubu Village in Nadarivatu who crossed a river and failed to make it across to the other side has been recovered. Police say
Bus services continue in the Central Division
The Fiji Bus Operators Association President Nisar Ali Shah says it is up to the individual companies to decide if it is safe to operate or not in the Central Division.
You will be allowed to move during curfew hours if you have a genuine reason
You will be allowed to move around during curfew hours if you have a genuine reason and Police are on standby to assist you. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu
Jarryd Hayne’s retrial to begin on March 8th
A date has been set for the re-trial of former Fiji Bati star Jarryd Hayne who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman in Newcastle in Australia in 2018. Hayne h
Search continues for man who crossed flooded river yesterday
The search continues for a 49-year-old man of Waikubukubu village in Nadarivatu who crossed the river yesterday and failed to make it across to the other side. Police