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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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