President receives Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere today received the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton at the State House. Ratu Wiliame says he is pleased and proud to welcome the
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New vehicle handed over to officers of the Cuvu Community Post
Cuvu residents can expect an increased level of service delivery after a new vehicle was handed over to officers manning the Cuvu Community Post. While handing over th
FRIEND wants Seruiratu to focus on assisting people that desperately need help instead of making willy nilly allegations
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development (FRIEND) says allegations being made willy nilly by the Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Ser
Jittu Crime Prevention Committee concerned with the involvement of youth in illegal activities and are committed to working with stakeholders in reducing the crime rate in the area
The Chairman of the Jittu Crime Prevention Committee has reaffirmed their commitment in assisting the Fiji Police Force reduce crime in their settlement. Isikeli Qaqa
Namasau Bridge in Ba will be temporarily closed until further notice
The Fiji Roads Authority says the Namasau Bridge in Ba will be temporarily closed until further notice. FRA says this is an emergency closure due to an under scour on
Vaturu Dam was not opened however it does have a spillway that acts as the overflow control that channels excess water into the Nadi River
The Water Authority of Fiji stresses that there are no plans in place to release water from the Vaturu Dam and they would like to correct the fake news that is currently
Greggs and Primark to launch fashion range
Fast food and fast fashion may not seem like natural bedfellows, but that is set to change. Retailer Primark has announced it will launch an exclusive clothing range w
Full Story: 3 new COVID deaths bring the total number of deaths in the third wave to 120
Fiji has recorded 3 new COVID-19 deaths. The first COVID-19 death is of a 59-year-old man from the Central Division, who was admitted at the CWM Hospital on 12th Janua
Our relationship with partner nations are more important than ever in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing - Captain Adler
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton is currently in Fiji and three Fijian shipriders will embark the ship to ride along and conduct patrols in support of the sovereignty
Full Story: 2 new COVID deaths bring the total number of deaths in this third wave to 117
The Health Ministry has reported 2 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of deaths in this third wave to 117. The first COVID-19 death is of a 75-year-old man
Native Hawaiian fashion designer headed for New York Fashion Week’s Runway 7
Big Island fashion designer Sharayah Chun-Lai draws inspiration from everything around her and turns it into clothing and accessories under her signature brand, Ola Hou D
Access cut off for residents of Veisaru, Ba
Access has been cut off for the residents of Veisaru in Ba as the Back Road bridge in Ba is flooded. Veisaru’s Advisory Councilor, Lailesh Narayan Louis says th
There is hardly anything to recover from yesterday’s floods – Pastor Praveen Chand
The Pastor of Anand Church in Nalovo, Nadi, Praveen Chand says they are cleaning their home and the church after yesterday’s flooding and are trying to recover wha
Some parts of Kings Highway are closed while Queens Highway is open for traffic at this stage
Some parts of Kings Highway are closed due to flooding while Queens Highway is open for traffic at this stage. Fiji Roads Authority says Kings Highway near Shop n Save
Sigatoka River level rising
The Sigatoka River level is rising. The National Disaster Management Office says people living in nearby areas should move to their nearest evacuation centres if the n
Some roads in the West closed due to flooding
Some roads in the Western Division are closed following continuous heavy rain and flooding yesterday. Fiji Roads Authority says the road between Ba Bridge and Vadravad
Water level rising in parts of Nadi and Tavua
A resident of Vunavou Street in Nadi Town says flood waters have started to rise and some families are moving to evacuation centres. Anand Sami Kumar says he is curren
Pastor of Nalovo, Nadi loses almost everything in yesterday’s flooding
The Pastor of Anand Church in Nalovo, Nadi, Praveen Chand says he has lost almost everything in the flooding yesterday. Chand says flood waters rose to about 6 feet wi
Parts of Lautoka Flooded
A resident of Johnson Road in Lautoka, Sanjay Chandra says parts of Lautoka are flooded as heavy rain continues from this morning. Chandra says flood waters entere
Flood waters continue to rise in Ba
Flood waters continue to rise in Ba Town. According to Ba Police Station, there is around 3 feet of flood water in the main street and around 4 feet of water near the
Flood waters rising in Ba Town while water levels are receding in Rakiraki Town
The main Street in Ba Town is now flooded and water has also entered a few shops. Ba Town-based, Island Pharmacy staff, Indira Gosai says the market and taxi stand are