Boris Johnson apologises for lockdown drinks party
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised for attending a "bring your own booze" party during the first coronavirus lockdown in the UK. He told MPs the event in t
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FEO announces establishment of the Centre for Credible Election Information
The Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has announced the establishment of their Centre for Credible Election Information to counter misinformation and engineered dis
FRA carrying out initial damage assessment on roads affected by flooding
The Fiji Roads Authority is currently carrying out the initial damage assessment for roads that sustained damages during the recent flooding. CEO Kamal Prasad says the
FRIEND Fiji has distributed around 500 food ration packs to families in evacuation centres in the West
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji says they have distributed around 500 food ration packs to families that are taking shelter
Seruiratu tells officials to carry out assessments quickly and leave no one out
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has told Commissioners and other government officials to carry out their assessments quickly and ensure no one is left out
Field 40 resident frustrated over no water supply from last Saturday
A Field 40 Lautoka resident says he is frustrated as there has been no water supply since last Saturday as the Water Authority of Fiji confirms some parts of Lautoka will
Education Ministry says the NFP Leader is clearly in election campaign mode but Prasad says they are raising issues because parents are confused & students are worried
The Education Ministry says NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad is clearly in election campaign mode and looking at ways to criticise the Government at every opportunity bu
Police will act decisively if you are irresponsible about following COVID-19 regulations – Qiliho
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says if you are responsible about following COVID-19 regulations and are doing things right, you do not need to worry about anything b
FTU claims more than 500 teachers are in isolation
The General Secretary of the Fiji Teachers Union Agni Deo Singh claims more than 500 teachers are in isolation as they have either contracted COVID-19 or are primary cont
Residents in Nadi still on high alert ahead of high tide
Residents in Waqadra in Nadi say they do not know what to expect in the next couple of hours because of high tide. Flood waters have started to recede in parts of Nadi
50 people in evacuation centres in Nabouva Village in Wainibuka
50 people are in evacuation centres in Nabouva Village in Wainibuka while bridges in the neighbouring villages of Wailotua, Naqia and Nayavu are all flooded. Flood wat
FTU questions Ministry’s decision to call teachers unaffected by flooding back to work
The Fiji Teachers Union is questioning the Ministry of Education’s decision to call teachers unaffected by flooding back to school. The Ministry has also said t
Parts of Nadi Town still flooded
Parts of Nadi Town is still flooded after heavy rain was experienced last night. Anand Kumar who lives in Nadi Town says the situation is really bad at the moment as t
We need to protect the space around education so that it becomes a low risk area – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says education is important and they need to protect that space and make sure that the space around it is protected so t
If you do test positive or develop COVID-like symptoms, self-isolate at home for seven days – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Heath Doctor James Fong says if you do test positive or develop COVID-like symptoms, their advice is that you self-isolate at home for seven days.
Flash flooding in parts of Nadi Town
A resident of Waqadra in Nadi, Avneel Abhishay says there is flash flooding in parts of Nadi Town. He says he can see that the water level in the Votualevu river incre
We pay $36 a week now to get my grandchild’s clothes washed at the laundry because of water cuts – Kada
A frustrated resident of Vatuyalewa in Tuirara says they have ended up paying $36 a week to get her grandchild's clothes washed at a laundry service because of water disr
Families in the West and North prepare for adverse weather conditions
With flood warnings and alerts issued for parts of the country, families in the Western and Northern Divisions have started to prepare for the next few days. Tuluk, Ba
WAF is now more transparent than ever before and figures cited by NFP Leader are mostly incorrect – WAF Chairman
The Chairman of the Water Authority of Fiji Board Bhavesh Patel says contrary to the misleading statements by the Leader of National Federation Party Biman Prasad, WAF is
SODELPA people have backbone and do not jump ship - Gavoka
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says SODELPA people have backbone and they do not jump ship. Gavoka has made the comments after former SODELPA MP and former Nasinu Const
Ratu Wiliame encourages people to get their booster shot
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is encouraging people to get their booster shots. Ratu Wiliame got his booster shot at the State House this morning. He adds the S