Fijivillage
14 February, 2026, 1:25 pm
Central - 29°C Rain
14 February, 2026, 1:25 pm Central - 29°C Rain

Search continues for missing 49-year-old fisherman along the Labasa River

Search continues for missing 49-year-old fisherman along the Labasa River

By Shanil Singh
04/06/2020
[Image: Fiji Police Force]

Police are still searching for the 49-year old fisherman from Siberia who went out on a fishing trip but did not return home.

Police say the fisherman left on his 12ft single tin boat on Tuesday night and failed to return home yesterday morning.

A missing persons report was then lodged at the Labasa Police Station.

Two search parties consisting of officers from the Labasa Police Station were deployed to search for the fisherman along the Labasa River yesterday.

FEATURE NEWS
Battle of the midfield in Laumape vs Vakatawa this afternoon
It will be a great match up in the midfield with ex All Black Ngani Laumape going up against former French centre in Virimi Vakatawa.These were the co...
44 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Police clarify circumstances surrounding viral child recovery video
Police have clarified the events surrounding a viral video showing the recovery of two children from their mother, urging the public to understand ...
16 minutes ago

Preparations underway for establishment of state-of-the-art Girmit Museum
Preparations are underway for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Girmit Museum, a national cultural landmark that will honour the history, ...
16 minutes ago

Over 400 people turn up for WOWS Kids International Childhood Cancer Day Fun Walk at Albert Park
Hundreds of people turned up this morning for the Walk On Walk Strong Kids International Childhood Cancer Day Fun Walk at Albert Park. WOWS Kids ...
53 minutes ago

93 restaurants receive violation notices
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for the urgent introduction of heavy spot fines and a “name and shame” policy for restaurants that fail ...
3 hours ago

True leadership built on integrity, not titles — Singh
True leadership is built on integrity, responsibility and compassion, not merely on titles.Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
8 days ago

Malimali and others filed for judicial review into COI
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
8 days ago

Malimali’s legal battle against President, PM and AG
Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and ...
9 days ago

TOP