Yaqona Farmer Laments Loss Of Crops
A yaqona farmer in Kadavu is devastated that his plans of building a new house has been blown away by Tropical Cyclone Sarai. Tavuki villager Epeli Boteanakadavu had planted yaqona in mid 2018, with...
View ArticleHealth Officials Return From Kadavu Stint
Victims of Tropical Cyclone Sarai in Kadavu have received their relief supplies and were also paid a visit by officials from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. Qalira district representative...
View ArticleCoronavirus Outbreak: 81 Chinese On Board Cruiseship Safe
The relevant authorities continue to put in place necessary measures to address the global concern for the spread of the coronavirus reaching Fiji. Yesterday, 81 Chinese nationals that arrived into...
View ArticleYouths Fund Village Hall From Yaqona Farm
Yaqona farmers, mainly youths, of Qalira Village in Nabukelevu, Kadavu, contribute $1,000 each for the construction of their community hall. Village spokesman Emani Saumadu said the cost of their new...
View ArticleKadavu Man Pleads Not guilty To Attempting To Kill Wife
A Kadavu man who is alleged to have attempted to kill his wife pleaded not guilty yesterday. Joni Malaulau appeared before Judge Justice Thushara Rajasinghe. Malaulau is charged with one count each of...
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Kokomo Private Island Former Workers Claim Unfair Dismissal
Close to 60 employees from the Kokomo Private Island in Kadavu have claimed of unfair dismissal after having their employment contracts terminated earlier this month. A barge belonging to the resort...
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12 Crew Members Of MV Liahona II Face Drug Charges
A captain and crew members of the MV Liahona II, who were allegedly found in possession of marijuana, have been ordered to obey bail conditions and not re-offend or their bail would be revoked....
View ArticleCawaru: Outcome On Kokomo Private Island Investigations Will Ready By Thursday
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Employment, Productivity, and Industrial Relations, Osea Cawaru, says an outcome of investigations on the Kokomo Private Island case will be determined by next...
View ArticleSouth Island Ships Put In Tighter Security Measures After Drug Bust
South Island Shipping Limited has put in tighter security measures following the arrest of 12 crew members and captain of one of their vessel allegedly found with $50,000 marijuana in their possession...
View ArticleKeanu Dilo Oil Production Benefits Many
The production of Keanu Dilo Oil in Fiji has benefited many people especially those in Natadola area, Kadavu and Lomaiviti islands. Flower Power Nursery project manager, Zane Southwick said their dilo...
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Southern Star Rises For Nippon
When it comes to producing sports stars at the national level, most administrators can always bank on the material and potential that are nurtured from our islands. From individual to team sports many...
View ArticleKadavu Man Sentenced To 7 Years Imprisonment For Possession Of 15 Kilograms...
Inoke Siva of Kadavu has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for being in possession of 15 kilograms of marijuana. His sentencing was handed down by Judge Justice Salesi Temo at the High Court...
View ArticleGoing For A Win
Setareki Naivaluwaqa Tawake is a famous name when it’s comes to rugby in the country. The former Flying Fijians flanker now based in Japan has contributed a lot to Fijian rugby, not only representing...
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Two Farmers Charged For Unlawful Possession Of illicit Drugs After Raid On...
Two men have been charged with one count each of Unlawful possession of illicit Drugs following a raid conducted on an inter-island vessel that returned from Kadavu on Friday. The search conducted by...
View ArticleCyclone Harold: Kadavu, Ono-i-Lau May Be Hit Hard
Kadavu and Ono-i-Lau are in the expected zone of destructive hurricane-force winds as Tropical Cyclone Harold makes its way into Fiji waters today. Na Draki Weather in its forecast said damaging gale...
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Havoc In Islands After TC Harold, Aerial Photos Show
Yesterday a Royal New Zealand Airforce P31 Orion was tasked to assist the National Disaster Management Office with an initial assessment of damages left behind by TC Harold. This is part of New...
View ArticleFood Shortage Likely In Kadavu After Tropical Cyclone Harold
Kadavu is likely to face food shortage after Tropical Cyclone Harold ravaged the island on Wednesday. Diver turned farmer, Iliesa Cokanasiga said everything on his plantation was gone when he visited...
View ArticleMother Tells of Cyclone Harold Ordeal
All I could do was hug my children and hope that the strong winds would end soon. These were the words of Alaniete Veronika as she described the ordeal they went through during Tropical Cyclone Harold...
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Cyclone Harold: First Fatality Recorded, A 66-Year-Old Man On Kadavu
A 66-year-old man has been confirmed as the first fatality case from severe Tropical Cyclone Harold on the Island of Kadavu. Police confirmed this case while a 12-year-old boy required medical...
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Red Cross Rolls Out Cyclone $200,000 Relief Assistance
The Fiji Red Cross Society will distribute relief assistance to those affected by Tropical Cyclone Harold amounting to $200,000. Following its assessment of Kadavu, the most impacted – where 60 per...
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