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21/01/2022

It will be some years before the Fijian economy shows any signs of growth – Chaudhry

Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says it will be some years before the Fijian economy shows any real signs of growth. While reacting to a statement by the A

FLP Economy

8 days ago

Elections Office launches its Pre-Election Voter Survey

The Fijian Elections Office has launched its Pre-Election Voter Survey for the 2022 General Election. Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem says the survey is a firs

FEO

8 days ago

Reservoir levels are healthy, supply disruption to thousands mitigated - WAF

The Water Authority of Fiji says turbidity issues causing critical water levels at their Flagstaff, Nagatugatu, Tacirua, Dokanaisuva, and Colo-i-Suva Reservoirs has been

WAF

8 days ago

Fiji has no tide gauges in the Northern Division and the maritime islands to monitor wave activity

There are no tide gauges in the Northern Division and the maritime islands as the Fiji Meteorological Service says there are three tide gauges installed in Fiji at this s

Fiji-Met Feature

8 days ago

UK to support Tonga Tsunami response with aid and Royal Navy Ship

The UK will redeploy a Royal Navy Ship and work with Australia and New Zealand to offer vital aid to Tonga, after a once in a thousand-year volcanic eruption caused a cat

Assistance Tonga

8 days ago

Quick action by NFA enables them to save the building rented by the Chicken Express Lautoka branch

Quick action from the Lautoka Fire Station team enabled them to save the building rented by the Chicken Express Lautoka branch. Operation Manager for Chicken Express,

Fire NFA

8 days ago

France stands ready to assist Tonga

France says they stand ready to meet the Tongan people’s most pressing needs through the FRANZ mechanism for the regional coordination of humanitarian assistance in the

Tonga Assistance

8 days ago

Life imprisonment for Isoof who murdered five people in Nausori Highlands

The Lautoka High Court has sentenced Mohammed Raheesh Isoof to life imprisonment for the murder of five people in the Nausori Highlands in August 2019. He will have to

Court

8 days ago

Schools will reopen for Years 8 to 13 on Monday

Schools will reopen for Years 8 to 13 on Monday 24th January 2022. The Ministry of Education says these dates may be revised if weather patterns change. The Ministr

Education Feature

8 days ago

FTU makes an application to the Employment Court to grant a stay on the processing of posts under the Minimum Qualification Requirement

The Fiji Teachers Union says they have made an application to the Employment Court to grant a stay on the processing of posts under the Minimum Qualification Requirement

FTU

8 days ago

Relief supplies on its way to the Lau Group

Two government vessels left last night for the Lau Group to deliver relief supplies to six villages that were affected by the Tongan volcanic eruption last Saturday. W

NDMO

8 days ago

Thousands to be without water in Suva and surrounding areas and Lautoka

Water levels are now dropping to critical levels at some reservoirs and as a result thousands of people in Suva, Toorak, Laucala Bay, Tamavua, Samabula, Sawani and parts

WAF

8 days ago

Seruiratu says Prof. Prasad does not know what he is talking about while Prasad tells Seruiratu to do his job

Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad does not know what he is talking about after Prasad said Ser

Government NFP Feature

8 days ago

Fire at the Chicken Express outlet in Lautoka last night

There was a fire at the Chicken Express outlet in Namoli Avenue in Lautoka last night. The National Fire Authority and the Lautoka Police are investigating how the fir

Fire

9 days ago

Investigation finds former Pope Benedict failed to act over abuse

An investigation into the Catholic Church has alleged that former Pope Benedict XVI (16) failed to act over four child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich – th

World-News

9 days ago

20/01/2022

No amount of spin will take away the fact that our economic management in the last 7 years has been a disaster - Prof. Prasad

National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says it is shameful for the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to talk about historical expected growth in 2

NFP Economy

9 days ago

Digicel continues to improve connectivity in Tonga

Digicel has announced that international calls services within Tongatapu and Eua in Tonga which were restored yesterday will be enhanced further in the coming days. Th

Digicel Business Tonga

9 days ago

202 teachers are COVID positive to date and it is not the exaggerated numbers by Singh – Kumar

Minister for Education Premila Kumar says 202 teachers have tested positive for COVID-19 to date and it is not the over-exaggerated numbers released by the General Secret

Education

9 days ago

NFP and FLP condemn decision to increase sugar price while FSC and Sugar Cane Growers Council welcome the announcement

The National Federation Party and Fiji Labour Party have condemned the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission’s decision to approve an increase in the price for ex-

FLP NFP Sugar FSC

9 days ago

Exam date for Years 12 and 13 remain the same – Education Minister

The external exam dates for Years 12 and 13 students will remain the same. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Education Premila Kumar who had earlier stated t

Education

9 days ago

Rabuka’s Govt had started tuition fee free education for classes 1 to 8 in the 1990s however parents still had to pay grants and levies

Free education has been the topic of discussion after comments made by People’s Alliance Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka that his SVT Government had started free education and

Education Government People's Alliance Feature

9 days ago

FWCC conducts gender and child protection training for coaches and referees of Suva Volleyball Association

The Fiji Women Crisis Centre has conducted a three-day gender and child protection training session for 20 coaches and referees of the Suva Volleyball Association. FWC

FWCC

9 days ago

Ministry for National Disaster Management receives donations from the New Zealand High Commission

The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Fiji, Charlotte Darlow officially handed over items including VHF analogue repeaters, power supply units, antennas, feeder cables,

Assistance NDMO

9 days ago

$1M worth of sanitizers and dispensers donated to Health Ministry

The Health Ministry's fight against COVID-19 today receive a timely boost through the donation of one million dollars worth of sanitisers and dispensers from the Brisbane

Health

9 days ago

Digicel restores international calls communication with Tonga

Digicel says it is delighted to advise its valued customers that international calls connectivity in Tonga has been restored. Digicel’s technical team in Tonga and F

Digicel Tonga

9 days ago

Public private partnership is needed in Fiji to ensure that we set up a Cardiac Care Facility at CWM – Dr Kapadia

A General and Interventional Cardiologist based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia and former Fiji resident, Doctor Vijay Kapadia who grew up in Amy Stree

Health Feature

9 days ago

No confirmation at this stage when vaccination will begin for children aged 5-12 years

There is no confirmation at this stage on when COVID-19 vaccination will begin for children aged 5 to 12 years. When asked on vaccination details for primary school st

COVID-19-Vaccine

9 days ago

NZ donates 2,000 Rapid Antigen Test kits to Fiji

New Zealand has donated 2,000 Rapid Antigen Test kits to the Ministry of Health to support our response to COVID-19. The New Zealand High Commission in Fiji says the t

COVID-19

9 days ago

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths so far in the 3rd wave were at home without treatment in a care facility – Dr Waqainabete

Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says it is a sad fact that nearly all COVID-19 deaths in this 3rd wave so far were at home without any treatment in a care

Health Feature

9 days ago

Slight decrease in COVID-19 hospital admissions since Monday

There has been slight decrease in the number of people currently admitted in hospitals around the country with COVID-19.In its latest update, the Health Ministry says the

COVID-19

10 days ago

659 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

659 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded by the Health Ministry since Tuesday.312 new cases were recorded on Tuesday alone and 347 new cases in the last 24 hours ending

COVID-19

10 days ago

FULL STORY : 2 out of 6 new COVID-19 deaths were unvaccinated people

Six new COVID-19 deaths have been reported by the Health Ministry in its latest update. Three of the latest COVID-19 deaths were fully vaccinated people while one had onl

COVID-19

10 days ago

19/01/2022

Sugar prices to go up as FCCC approves 90c per kg increase for ex-warehouse sugar

Sugar prices will go up as the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved an increase in the price for ex-warehouse sugar by 90 cents per kilogram, effective

Sugar

10 days ago

Dr Kapadia manages to secure cath lab equipment for the third time for CWM Hospital

A General and Interventional Cardiologist based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, Doctor Vijay Kapadia who grew up in Amy Street in Suva, has managed to

Health Feature

10 days ago

Red Cross rushing safe drinking water to people across Tonga

Red Cross is rushing safe drinking water to people across Tonga as water supplies have been disrupted by layers of volcanic ash and salt water that were dumped on the Pac

Red-Cross-Society

10 days ago

Deployments to assist Tonga and the Lau Group are currently being placed on standby – Brig Gen Kalouniwai

RFMF Commander Brigadier General Jone Kalouniwai says their deployments to assist Tonga and those islands affected within the Lau Group are currently being placed on stan

RFMF

10 days ago

In classrooms where 2 metres distancing cannot be observed, we improve air circulation – Education Minister

Minister for Education Premila Kumar says in the classrooms where 2 metres distancing cannot be followed, they will improve air circulation. When questioned by fijivil

Education

10 days ago

89-year-old Moce woman passes away while returning from high ground

An 89-year-old woman from Moce in Lau had unfortunately passed away on Sunday while moving back to her home after the tsunami advisory following the volcanic eruption in

Lau NDMO Government

10 days ago

Mohammed Raheesh Isoof found guilty of killing 5 people in 2019

The Lautoka High Court has found Mohammed Raheesh Isoof guilty of murdering five people in the Nausori Highlands in August 2019. He was charged with five counts of mur

Court

10 days ago

A team will be deployed to monitor the air quality in Lau this week – Dr Reddy

Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Doctor Mahendra Reddy says a team of environmental officers will be deployed to the Lau Group this week to monitor the

Agriculture

10 days ago

TC Cody is the first cyclone that has become so politicized – Seruiratu

Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says TC Cody is the first cyclone that has become so politicized and one can bet that this is because this is an election

Government NDMO

10 days ago

Classes for students from Years 8 to 13 can resume on Monday 24th January 2022 – Kumar

Schools could open for face to face classes for students from Years 8 to 13 on Monday 24th January 2022 if the all clear is given by the Education Ministry this Friday.

Education Feature

10 days ago

PM Bainimarama recovering well in hospital - Sayed-Khaiyum

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is recovering well after his successful surgery in Australia. Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Bainimarama is feeling v

Government

10 days ago

Govt to send immediate relief supplies to the Lau Group tomorrow

Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says tomorrow, two government vessels will depart for the Lau Group to provide immediate relief supplies and conduct a needs ass

Assistance Government Tonga Feature

10 days ago

Our domestic network in Tongatapu is active and we are working to restore international connectivity – Digicel

Digicel says their domestic network in Tongatapu is active and they are working to restore international connectivity. They say their engineers and the technical team

Digicel Volcanic-Eruption

10 days ago

Man mistakenly slaughters human instead of goat during animal sacrifice ritual in India

A man was allegedly beheaded by mistake during a ritual where a goat was supposed to be sacrificed in a village festival in Andhra Pradesh , India on Sunday. According

World-News

10 days ago

FRIEND delivers food ration packs as they continue to receive requests from people in some Evacuation Centres

FRIEND Fiji has continued to deliver food ration packs to evacuation centres after they receive requests from people affected by the widespread flooding cause by TC Cody

Hands-Across-Fiji FRIEND

10 days ago

All WAF critical sites have standby generators that come online during unplanned power outages – Soderberg

The Water Authority of Fiji says all their critical sites have standby generators and these standby generators come online during unplanned power disruptions. Chief Op

WAF

10 days ago

11.3% economic growth projected for this year which may be the highest ever in Fiji's history - Sayed-Khaiyum

Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Macroeconomic Committee recently released the revised economic growth numbers with a double-digit growth projected for

Economy Feature Business

10 days ago

Fijian Elections Office begins second phase of their recruitment drive

The Fijian Elections Office is currently conducting the second phase of their recruitment drive in Suva, Lautoka and Labasa. Walk-ins will not be accepted so people wh

FEO

10 days ago

Thousands of people living in parts of Suva, Samabula, Tamavua, Nabua, Lami & Nasinu facing water cuts until further notice

People living in parts of Suva, Samabula, Tamavua, Nabua, Lami and Nasinu are already experiencing low pressure to no water supply. The Water Authority of Fiji says if

WAF Feature

10 days ago

Bua man drowns during diving trip

A man drowned in Navave, Bua last night. Police say the incident occurred when the man went diving with three other divers. They are currently waiting for the post-

Drowning

10 days ago

FRA confirms a bridge cannot be constructed in Raiwaqa on Kavanagasau Road and a crossing is more suitable

Fiji Roads Authority CEO, Kamal Prasad confirms they will not be able to construct a bridge at the Raiwaqa Crossing on Kavanagasau Road in Sigatoka as the river depth is

FRA

11 days ago

Tongan government confirms all homes on Mango destroyed with fears death toll could rise

The Tongan government has confirmed that all houses on the island of Mango were wiped out in the tsunami that followed Saturday's volcanic eruption. Radio NZ reports a

Tsunami

11 days ago

Health Ministry confirms 52 deaths related to COVID-19 in the 3rd wave

The Health Ministry has now confirmed that they have so far reported 52 deaths that they have determined to be related to COVID-19 in this third wave. A statement by t

COVID-19

11 days ago

18/01/2022

Electoral Comm says Chaudhry's legal analysis is incorrect after Chaudhry comments that the Comm cannot be legally constituted without a chairperson being appointed

The Electoral Commission Secretariat says Mahendra Chaudhry's legal analysis is incorrect after Chaudhry’s statement today that his legal advice is that the Electoral C

FEO FLP

11 days ago

US Government announces $212,365 in immediate assistance to support people in Tonga

The US Government has announced a FJD$212,365 in immediate assistance to support people affected by volcanic eruptions and tsunami waves in Tonga. US Embassy's Charge

Assistance USA

11 days ago

Some villagers in Lau still in shock after tsunami experience

Villagers of Nukuni in Ono-I-Lau Island, Lau say they are still in shock after experiencing high tidal waves which damaged five houses following the eruption of an underw

Lau

11 days ago

Nobody asked the teachers to go to school during the cyclone, I’m informed Agni Deo Singh will stand as a candidate - AG

Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says nobody asked the teachers to go to school or to work during the cyclone after the General Secretary of Fiji Teachers Union

Education Government

11 days ago

Dr Fong confirms the angiogram and cath lab equipment have not been working and they are getting a new machine

Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed to fijivillage that the angiogram and cath lab equipment has not been working at the CWM Hospital. This

Health Feature CWM

11 days ago

Two deaths reported after the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga

There have been two deaths reported after the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga. The United Nations has been working to support the Tongan government’s r

Volcanic-Eruption Regional

11 days ago

2 farmers in custody for alleged cultivation of drugs

Two farmers aged 25 and 26 years old are currently in custody at the Savusavu Police Station for allegedly cultivating drugs. Police from Savusavu raided the home of t

Police Feature

11 days ago

Govt assists more than 9,000 families through their Care and Protection Allowance

More than 9,000 families have been assisted through Government’s Care and Protection Allowance since August last year. The Care and Protection Allowance is a social

Social-Welfare

11 days ago

650 families affected by TC Cody to be assisted with grocery packs through donations from New Zealand Churches

650 Fijian families affected by Tropical Cyclone Cody will be assisted with grocery ration packs through the donations of members of Streams Community Church and various

Hands-Across-Fiji Assistance

11 days ago

We will not reveal the date of the general elections nor have we determined when it will be held – Sayed-Khaiyum

Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they will not reveal the date of the next general elections nor have they determined when it wi

FEO

11 days ago

5 Electoral Comm members say they continue to operate and discharge their roles and functions under the Constitution and Electoral laws

Members of the Electoral Commission, Simione Naiduki, Jay Lal, Kavita Raniga, Margot Jenkins and Selina Lee Wah say they wish to advise members of the public that the Ele

Electoral-Commision Feature

11 days ago

Thousands in elevated parts of Ba facing low pressure to no water since flooding on Sunday

Thousands of people living in elevated parts of Ba have been facing low pressure to no water following flooding on Sunday. According to the Water Authority of Fiji, th

Water WAF

11 days ago

18-year-old man believed to have drowned in Namosi

An 18-year-old man is believed to have drowned in the Wainiyavu River in Namosi yesterday. Circumstances surrounding the incident is still unclear. Police say they

Drowning Feature Police

11 days ago

27 families of Nukui Village, Rewa were relocated after tidal waves entered the village on Saturday

27 families of Nukui Village in Rewa were relocated as tidal waves entered the village after the volcanic eruption in Tonga on Saturday afternoon. This was confirmed b

Rewa

11 days ago

Heavy rain and flash flood alerts in force

Expect more rain from today. The rain is being brought by a trough of low pressure moving slowly over the North-Eastern parts of the group. A flash flood alert rema

Weather

12 days ago

240 people with COVID-19 admitted in the hospital

240 people are currently admitted in hospitals around the country with COVID-19. None of these people are in severe or critical condition. The Health Ministry confi

COVID-19

12 days ago

Over 90% of Fijians above the age of 15 now fully vaccinated

More than 90% of Fijians over the age of 15 are now fully vaccinated. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the immunity that has been built through va

COVID-19 COVID-19-Vaccine

12 days ago

329 new COVID-19 cases since Saturday

329 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded by the Health Ministry since Saturday. 142 new cases were recorded on Sunday and 187 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at

COVID-19 Health

12 days ago

Death of fully vaccinated 21-year-old man with no pre-existing medical conditions is a sad reminder of the ongoing toll of this virus - Dr Fong

Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the increasing deaths, including the death of a 21-year-old man announced in the latest COVID-19 update is a sad rem

COVID-19

12 days ago

FULL STORY: 49 COVID-19 deaths during the 3rd wave so far with 16 confirmed overnight

There are 16 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of deaths recorded since the confirmation of the third wave to 49. In its latest update, the Health Ministry

COVID-19 Feature

12 days ago

17/01/2022

Flash flood alert in force for flood prone areas from Navua to Korovou and Nasekawa and Drekeniwai

A flash flood alert is in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas from Navua to Korovou and Nasekawa and Drekeniwai. A heavy rain alert remains in force fo

Flooding Weather

12 days ago

Farming household assistance to start rolling out this week

Good news for farmers whose farms were affected by Tropical Cyclone Cody as the government will step in to assist them to ensure their welfare and livelihoods are protect

Agriculture

12 days ago

Sulphur Dioxide concentration in the atmosphere has increased overnight which could result in acidic rainfall over Fiji

The Department of Environment has continually monitored the air quality in Fiji following the volcanic eruption in Tonga over the weekend. They say based on the satell

Rain

12 days ago

FLP removes facebook post after FEO notice to the party

The Fiji Labour Party has removed it’s facebook post after the Fijian Elections Office issued a Notice under Section 144A(2) of the Electoral Act to the FLP directing t

FEO Feature

12 days ago

Elections Office to train around 15,000 officials for the next elections

The Fijian Elections Office will be training around 15,000 people who will be working for them during the next elections. While speaking at the launch of the Elections

FEO

12 days ago

Urgent call made to everyone to donate items in an emergency relief underway in Nadi and Lautoka today

An urgent call is being made to everyone to donate clothes, beddings, kitchenware and sanitary items as about 800 families were severely affected by the recent floods dur

Hands-Across-Fiji FRIEND

12 days ago

Flash flood alert in force for flood prone areas in Rewa, Ba, Nasivi, Nasekawa and Drekeniwai

A flash flood alert is in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas in Rewa, Ba, Nasivi in Tavua, Nasekawa and Drekeniwai. A heavy rain alert remains in forc

Weather

12 days ago

Supervisor to take action after fake news posted on FLP facebook page that he had resigned after their complaints

Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says the Fiji Labour Party’s facebook post about him was fake news and he is now working on taking action under the Electoral A

FEO Feature

12 days ago

Red Cross mobilising regional network to respond to one of the worst volcanic eruptions in Tonga

Red Cross is mobilising its regional network to respond to one of the worst volcanic eruptions the Pacific has experienced in decades. The Pacific Head of Delegation o

Red-Cross-Society

12 days ago

Schools to remain closed until all evacuation centres are cleared

Schools around the country will remain closed until further notice and the date for the reopening will be announced once all evacuation centres are cleared. Minister f

Education Feature

13 days ago

Parts of Ba Town flooded again overnight

Parts of Ba Town were flooded again overnight following heavy rain. Flood waters started entering some of the shops at around 10 o’clock last night. Photos posted

Flooding Weather

13 days ago

16/01/2022

Rabuka calls on AG to apologise for the confusion caused by the secrecy over the absence of the PM and himself

People's Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to issue a formal apology to the people of Fiji for the confusion cau

People’s Alliance Government

13 days ago

Rabuka calls on AG to apologise for the confusion caused by the secrecy over the absence of the PM and himself

AG says he and the PM went for a medical review in Singapore and Australia respectively People's Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on the Acting Prime Ministe

People’s Alliance Government

13 days ago

AG confirms that he also went to Singapore for his medical review

Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that he was also away for his medical review in Singapore. He highlighted this in a press c

Government

13 days ago

SME Network and FRIEND Fiji are organizing emergency relief for cyclone affected families

The Small Micro Enterprise Network in collaboration with FRIEND Fiji is organising an emergency relief to assist families affected by TC Cody. The CEO of the Foundati

FRIEND Hands-Across-Fiji

13 days ago

Families in Tubou, Lakeba in Lau worried as they say they can see airborne ash everywhere

Families in Tubou, Lakeba in Lau have packed their belongings and are waiting for instructions as they say it is really hot and they can see airborne ash everywhere. A

Volcanic-Eruption

13 days ago

No permit required for outdoor events however indoor events with more than 20 people will require a permit

Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says indoor events with more than 20 people will need a permit while outdoor events do not need a permit however the organizers

Government COVID-19

13 days ago

Supervisor of Elections has not resigned - Sayed-Khaiyum

Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem has not resigned. Sayed-Khaiyum made the comments w

FEO Government Feature

13 days ago

Several Fiji Airways and Fiji Link flights cancelled for today

Several Fiji Airways and Fiji Link flights were cancelled today and will be rescheduled to operate once the authorities give approval. This is because ash clouds cause

Fiji-Link Fiji-Airways

13 days ago

We are exploring options of having home-stay for travellers from travel partner countries – Dr. Fong

Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they are exploring options to transition from hotel stay to home-stay for travellers from travel partner countries.

COVID-19 Health

13 days ago

Professor Prasad wishes the Prime Minister a speedy recovery

National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad has wished Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama a speedy and full recovery. Bainimarama went through a cardiovascu

NFP

13 days ago

People living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division urged to take measures to avoid any exposure to airborne ash

The National Disaster Management Office says people living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division have to take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any expo

NDMO Weather

13 days ago

People living in maritime islands within Eastern Division urged to take measures to avoid any exposure to airborne ash

The National Disaster Management Office says people living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division have to take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any expo

Weather NDMO

13 days ago

Strong surges sink boats, prompt evacuations in far north in New Zealand

Strong surges in the far north of New Zealand that accumulated from remnants of a tropical cyclone in the Pacific and Tonga's volcanic eruption prompted evacuations and c

World-News

13 days ago

There is no strict policy, however if people can take food items to evacuation centres, they can do so - Sayed-Khaiyum

Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there is no strict policy however in the event evacuees can take some food items to evacuation centres, they can do so.

Government

13 days ago

Ono-i-Lau, Vatoa, parts of Kadavu, Rewa Delta and the North have been affected by the Tongan volcanic eruption

Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed Ono-i-Lau and Vatoa in Southern Lau and some areas in Kadavu, Rewa Delta and the Northern Division have been affe

Government Tsunami Feature

13 days ago

Over 30 families in Lakeba had to be relocated last night due to the tsunami threat

More than 30 families of two villages in Lakeba were relocated to higher ground last night following the tsunami advisory. The Village Head of Tubou, Jeremai Vana says

Tsunami

13 days ago

Booster dose deployment program has been slowed down however more personnel have been deployed - Dr. Fong

Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says their booster dose deployment program has been slowed down by the urgent need to safeguard the welfare of their medica

COVID-19 Health

13 days ago

If community transmission is not suppressed, the number of paediatric COVID-19 cases could rise – Dr. Fong

Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they have not recorded any admissions in the paediatric age group to date for COVID-19 however, if community transmiss

COVID-19 Health Feature

13 days ago

Tsunami advisory cancelled but people being urged to remain cautious

The tsunami advisory which was issued for all coastal and maritime islands in Fiji last night has been cancelled. The Mineral Resources Department says tsunami wave he

Tsunami Feature

13 days ago

Fiji Airways and Fiji Link flights affected due to ash clouds

Fiji Airways and Fiji Link say their customers can expect delays and extended flight times today as ash clouds caused by the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption a

Fiji-Link Fiji-Airways

13 days ago

Tsunami waves crash into homes in Tonga

Tsunami waves crashed into homes in Tonga following a devastating and violent volcanic eruption and multiple Pacific countries are on alert including Fiji. Video foot

Volcanic-Eruption

14 days ago

733 new cases of COVID-19 recorded since 12th January

733 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded since the 12th of this month. The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says of the 733 cases recorded since the

COVID-19 Health

14 days ago

Full Story: 33 COVID-19 deaths during the 3rd wave so far with 9 new deaths confirmed

There are 9 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 33. The death rates for the Central, West

COVID-19 Health Feature

14 days ago

15/01/2022

Schools will remain closed until the impact of the Tonga eruption and weather situation clears - Sayed-Khaiyum

Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says schools will remain closed until they are sure that the impacts of the eruption in Tonga have cleared our waters because th

Government Education

14 days ago

Govt to provide $250 cash to all cyclone-affected farming households

A fast deploying cash for farmers program has been announced by the Government where they will provide $250 cash to all cyclone-affected farming households for land prepa

Assistance Government

14 days ago

AG confirms PM had a successful cardiovascular procedure in Australia yesterday and will be back at the end of next month

Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama went through a cardiovascular procedure in Australia yesterday and they are happ

Government Feature

14 days ago

AG press conference at 8.45 tonight

The Fijian Government planned media conference for today will be held at 8.45pm at Suvavou House. Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will be speaking at the press co

Government

14 days ago

Ministry contacting schools in dangerous areas and are advising them to move to higher ground

The Ministry of Education is currently contacting coastal schools in dangerous areas and are advising them to move to higher ground. The Ministry posted on their faceb

Volcanic-Eruption

14 days ago

Former Fijian journalist pleads for prayers as they move to high ground for safety after tsunami warning issued in Tonga

Former Fijian journalist, Iliesa Tora and his family and other residents living on the coastlines of Nukualofa in Tonga are currently moving to higher ground for safety a

Volcanic-Eruption

14 days ago

AG urging people to cover water tanks & stay indoors during rain due to the risk of sulfuric acid

Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is urging people to cover all household water tanks and stay indoors in the event of rain due to the risk of sulfuric acid from the T

Volcanic-Eruption

14 days ago

Full Story: There is a possibility of hazardous tsunami waves being generated - Mineral Resources Department

Due to volcanic eruptions in Hunga Hapai Island in Tonga occurring again, the Mineral Resources Department is advising the public especially those in low lying coastal ar

Volcanic-Eruption Feature

14 days ago

Loud thundery sounds being experienced in Fiji are from the huge volcanic eruption in Tonga

The loud thundery sounds being experienced in Fiji are from the huge volcanic eruption in Tonga. The Fiji Meteorogical Office says the booming sounds that people can h

Tsunami Feature

14 days ago

Another tsunami warning issued for Tonga

Tonga has been struck by a tsunami as the population races to evacuate in time. The Tonga Meteorological Services posted to Facebook saying a warning is in place for t

Tsunami Regional-News

14 days ago

Thousands of people in parts of Sigatoka have been without water for 7 days

Thousands of people living in parts of Sigatoka have been without water supply for seven days and are calling for consistent water carting to affected areas. Last Sund

WAF Feature

14 days ago

No confirmed time for today's planned Fijian Govt media conference

The Fijian Government is yet to confirm a time for its planned media conference for today. No time has been given by the Department of Information. A post on th

Government

14 days ago

Rabuka says GCC is still a viable and usable institution & confirms they are considering free education until tertiary level

People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says his own thoughts are that the Great Council of Chiefs is still a viable and usable institution. Rabuka says it is now a

People’s Alliance

14 days ago

We cannot afford to keep our children out of school - Kumar

Minister for Education Premila Kumar says we cannot afford to keep our children out of the school environment and have to get them back. While visiting flood affected

Education

14 days ago

Only the Suva Civic Centre vaccination site is open from 9am to 1pm today

The Health Ministry confirms the COVID-19 vaccination site at Civic Centre in Suva is open today from 9am to 1pm. You can get your booster dose at Civic Centre in Suva

COVID-19-Vaccine

14 days ago

UNICEF donates over 1,400 COVID-19 test kits to Fiji

1,400 COVID-19 antigen detection rapid diagnostic test kits have been donated by UNICEF to the Ministry of Health to boost our testing capacity. This will be able to c

COVID-19 Health

14 days ago

Several RKS, QVS & ACS parents are still concerned about the safety of their children – Rabuka

People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says several parents of Queen Victoria School, Ratu Kadavulevu School and Adi Cakobau School are still concerned about the safe

People’s Alliance Education

14 days ago

Seruiratu in Vanua Levu today to meet with Commissioner Northern about response efforts

Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu is in Vanua Levu today to visit affected areas and also meet with Commissioner Northern about response efforts for flood-a

Government

14 days ago

Do not panic but listen to the advice and prepare accordingly – Seruiratu

Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says their advice to people is do not panic and prepare accordingly following confirmation by the Fiji Meteorological Serv

NDMO Weather

14 days ago

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