Fiji to miss Malaga 7s as players and management test positive for COVID-19
The Fiji Airways men’s and women’s 7s teams will not be traveling to Spain for the Malaga 7s after a few players and management tested positive for COVID-19
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Rabuka, Chaudhry and Tikoduadua concerned about the absence of the PM
Two former Prime Ministers, Sitiveni Rabuka and Mahendra Chaudhry have today shared their concerns about the absence of our leaders during this time of need in Fiji. I
Tuwai returns for Malaga and Seville 7s while Filipo Bukayaro and Jiosavani Soro to debut
Dual Olympic gold medalist Jerry Tuwai is back in the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team for the Malaga and Seville 7s. Tuwai missed the first leg of the World
DPP to appeal High Court's decision to acquit Nasetava of murder charge and instead find him guilty of manslaughter
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will file an appeal against the decision of the High Court to acquit Luke Nasetava of the murder of his wife and instead
I stand by my earlier comments that evacuees should bring with them certain items to sustain them initially for at least 48 hours - Seruiratu
Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says he is standing by his comments made to Legend FM News earlier this week that evacuees should bring with them certain
Weather models are picking up a possible tropical low pressure system next week – Fiji Met
The Fiji Meteorological Service says weather models are picking up a possible tropical low-pressure system next week. They say the location as to where the system may
About 95% of affected areas in the Western Division now have power supply
Energy Fiji Limited says about 95% of affected areas in the Western Division of Viti Levu now have power supply after a major unplanned outage six days ago. They are e
Save the Children is receiving about 20 calls a day from flood impacted families and the biggest need is food
Save the Children Fiji says the biggest need for children who have been impacted by the recent flooding is food and they are receiving about 20 calls and messages a day f
WAF partners with Israeli company to identify leaks before it becomes a major burst main
The Water Authority of Fiji has partnered with Israeli company, TaKaDu whose software system will be able to identify leaks in advance before it becomes a major burst mai
EFL now able to meet the full electricity demand in the West & power supply to affected areas to be fully restored by the end of this week
Energy Fiji Limited says they are now able to fully meet the electricity demand in the Western Division and will not be rationing supply. CEO Hasmukh Patel says it is
FULL STORY: 24 COVID-19 deaths during the 3rd wave so far with 7 new deaths confirmed overnight
There are 7 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 24. Five of the new deaths reported were
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
4,630 people currently in evacuation centres
4,630 people are currently taking shelter in 162 evacuation centres around the country. The National Disaster Management Office says 115 evacuation centres are open in
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
More than 4,000 people in evacuation centres have not received any food rations for more than 48 hours - NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says he has received information that more than 4,000 people in over 150 evacuation centres have not received any
Schools will be closed until clearance from the NDMO & Health Ministry – Education Ministry
The Education Ministry says schools will be closed until they have received clearance from the National Disaster Management Office that the weather has improved and once
Viti Levu without power supply
Energy Fiji Limited says a fault has caused a disruption to power supply which is affecting people in the whole of Viti Levu. They say their teams are working on the f
Damages to EFL infrastructure especially in some parts of Western and Central Viti Levu
Energy Fiji Limited says Tropical Depression 03F which later intensified into Tropical Cyclone Cody has brought about some damages to the EFL infrastructure especially in
FULL STORY: 17 COVID-19 deaths during the 3rd wave so far with 5 new deaths confirmed overnight
There are five new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to seventeen. Three of five new deaths were
1,837 people in 110 evacuation centres in Fiji
1,837 people are currently taking shelter in 110 evacuation centres across the country after widespread flooding and heavy rain brought by Tropical Cyclone Cody. Minis
TC Cody is moving away from Fiji and the weather is gradually improving but people should still be on alert for now – Atalifo
The Acting Director of the Fiji Meteorological Service Terry Atalifo says people should still be on alert for now as we should still be expecting rain till later today.