FCCC inspects 130 traders in Labasa, Seaqaqa and Rabi
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission as part of their Tropical Cyclone Yasa response action plan has inspected 130 traders in Labasa, Seaqaqa and Rabi. FCCC
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Food packs and essential items distributed to families in Lakeba
Food packs and other essential items have been distributed to families in Lakeba, Lau affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. The team that was deployed to Lakeba to assist
This Christmas must not be a holiday for the ‘haves’ at the expense of the ‘have-nots’ - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has urged people that if they have the means, to help uplift those suffering in the aftermath of Cyclone Yasa and those left reeling fro
Jale Mareau was a legendary artist with his own taste of music – Vulakoro
/+AUDIO-13790099585fe3d9870cd1a5e2c810.mp3+AUDIO/ That is the song Melanesia – sung by Jale Mareau who has passed away at the age of 59. The music industry i
Dreketi residents praise govt's relief efforts
Residents of Wainikoro, Naibulu, Malawai and Muanidevo in Dreketi have received much needed relief supplies. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama together with some membe
Do not see challenges as a barrier in achieving your dreams - Donumaitoga
19-year-old Litiana Donumaitoga overcame all her challenges to come out on top of the 35 newly recruited Fiji Corrections Service wardens as she was awarded the Baton of
Semi Radradra ranked number 1 in the world
Flying Fijians captain Semi Radradra has been ranked number one in a list of 50 top rugby players in 2020 compiled by Wales Online. They say Radradra has the ability t
Naroi villagers replant and replace damaged root crops
Naroi villagers in Moala, Lau are now eating whatever is left in their farms as the damaging winds during Tropical Cyclone Yasa uprooted and destroyed most of their root
Some schools in Vanua Levu have suffered extensive damages
Dama District School, Dreketi Primary School and Coboi District School in Vanua Levu have suffered extensive damages. We are currently trying to speak to the Minister
Destructive winds felt in Nasau, Koro
Destructive winds and heavy rain are currently being felt in Nasau Village in Koro and people have been relocated to two evacuation centres. Panapasa Nayabakoro says 3
4 families in Vunivau, Labasa sheltering in a house without a roof
Four families of Vunivau in Labasa are currently sheltering in a house without a roof. Nandani Nand says they sheltered three families when they started experiencing d
Destructive winds felt in Savusavu
Residents in the Korovesi Sunshine Villas in Savusavu are currently experiencing destructive winds. Avishek Ram says with the power out, only thing they can hear is fl
Heavy rain and damaging winds being experienced in Savusavu
Residents of Savusavu are currently experiencing damaging winds and heavy rain. Avishek Ram who stays in Korovesi Sunshine Villas in Savusavu says they can see flying
4,000 people are currently sheltering in 73 evacuation centres in Ra
4,000 people are currently sheltering in 73 evacuation centres in the province of Ra. This has been confirmed to fijivillage by the Ra Provincial Administrator Elimi R
50 villagers in Dama, Bua evacuated
50 villagers in Dama, Bua evacuated More than 50 villagers in Dama, Bua have moved to their village Hall as they brace for the worst TC Yasa can bring. Villager Vil
State of Natural Disaster declared for the whole of Fiji
A State of Natural Disaster has been declared for the whole of Fiji for the next 30 days. While making the announcement NDMO Director, Vasiti Soko says this is active
Flood waters rise in parts of Rakiraki
Flood waters have started to enter most of the shops in Rakiraki Town. People residing near the town have started to move to evacuation centres as flood waters have st
Save the Children teams ready to support the govt respond to TC Yasa
Save the Children teams are monitoring the storm closely and stand ready to support the Government of Fiji to respond. Save the Children Fiji CEO, Shairana Ali says th
Evacuation centres active in various places - Soko
The Director of the National Disaster Management Office, Vasiti Soko says evacuation centres are open to allow people to move in if they feel their houses are not secure.
Stop travel issued for maritime transport - MSAF
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has issued a stop travel order for all maritime transport involving passengers and cargo. MSAF Chief Executive Officer Simon Grav
Permanent Secretaries and employers to decide on when to send workers home - NDMO
Permanent Secretaries and employers should use their discretion on when to send workers home to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Yasa. This has been highlighted by the Dir