20 December, 2025, 7:39 am Central - 24°C Rain

Over 37,000 families in the North are being provided with food ration packs - Seruiratu

Over 37,000 families in the North are being provided with food ration packs - Seruiratu

By Dhanjay Deo
17/02/2021
Food ration packs that were provided in the North. [image: Inia Seruiratu/Twitter]

Over 37,000 families in the Northern Division are being provided with food ration packs after Cyclone Ana.

Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says they expect to complete the distribution of food rations today in parts of Macuata and Cakaudrove.

He says they are trying to organise boats to take the supplies to Yadua and Galoa.

Seruiratu adds two vessels are transporting food rations to the maritime islands in Cakaudrove covering Yacata, Taveuni, Naqelelevu and Laucala.

The Minister for Disaster Management also confirms the State of Natural Disaster for Vanua Levu was extended for another 20 days on Monday and this is to allow officials to continue to provide relief and rehabilitation support.

FEATURE NEWS
Army Commander verbally reprimands Brigadier General Gadai, reaffirms RFMF commitment to democratic processes
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai has reaffirmed the RFMF’s historic decision during the Decem...
11 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Recruits reminded of the importance of accountability and urged to wear their uniforms with pride
Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua reminded the Batch 68 recruits during their passout today of the importance of accountability, urging ...
14 hours ago

Jittu Estate set to host Vuvale Fun Day to empower community and youth
Jittu Estate will come alive tomorrow during Vuvale Fun Day, a community event hosted by Inspire Pacific which is designed to unite families and ...
14 hours ago

Govt doesn't interfere in electricity pricing decisions - PM
Following the announcement in the increase in electricity tariff rates from January 1st, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has stressed that while ...
14 hours ago

New e-ticketing system complies with legal receipt requirements - LTA
The new e-ticketing system fully complies with all legal requirements for issuing fare payment receipts, which are now provided electronically and ...
15 hours ago

$8.8M bridge upgrade to improve accessibility for Taveuni
Accessibility for the people of Taveuni is expected to improve as work on four key bridges worth a total of $8.8 million has begun.While ...
16 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States has expressed serious concern about human trafficking indicators linked to the Grace Road Group in Fiji, as highlighted in the 2025 ...
2 days ago

Human trafficking allegations and issues relating to Grace Road Group
Human trafficking allegations and concerns linked to the Grace Road Group/+ARTICLE-311061+ARTICLE/PM says Govt cannot interfere into any human ...
2 days ago

Sonia Shanaaz says silent treatment hurts as she waits for assistance for her daughter with cerebral palsy
Sonia Shanaaz, the mother of 10-year-old Aarna who was born with cerebral palsy, says silent treatment hurts after she reached out to the ...
8 days ago

TOP