Tag: public safety
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Fiji Education Ministry Debunks Fake Hantavirus School-Closure Notice Ahead of Term Two Return
Term Two kicks off as a bogus Hantavirus school-closure notice circulates online, sparking confusion. Officials urge residents to rely on verified channels for real announcements on… Read more
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Rubbish Chokes Votualevu Drains, Raising Fiji Flood Risk
Fresh debris uncovered at the Votualevu Roundabout highlights a widening flood risk as rain falls. While crews step up maintenance to clear blocked drains, officials warn… Read more
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Crime Stoppers Fiji updates list of 21 missing persons, calls for public help
An updated nationwide appeal centers on 21 people reported missing across Fiji, as families and police press on with searches that have yet to yield answers.… Read more
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Fiji LTA Cancels Driver’s Licence Over Reckless Driving Allegations Backed by Video Evidence
Authorities have taken decisive action against dangerous driving after credible public complaints and video evidence. A driver’s licence has been cancelled and the individual warned not… Read more
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Fiji: Any State of Emergency Must Be a Last-Resort, Time-Bound, Rights-Respecting Measure, Warns Human Rights Commission
Any move to declare a State of Emergency in Fiji must be a last resort—temporary and backed by clear, credible evidence—warns the national human rights watchdog.… Read more
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Fiji’s Human Rights Commission warns against rushed emergency powers for drug crackdown, urges constitutional safeguards and independent oversight
Rights watchdog cautions against rushing to declare a State of Emergency over Fiji’s escalating drug issue, warning that extraordinary powers must not erode constitutional or human… Read more
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Fiji’s RFMF confirms gunfire-like noises in Nabua were from a scheduled multi-day training drill, not a security incident
Residents in Nabua were startled by loud bangs on Sunday night, raising alarm in surrounding communities. Officials say the sounds were part of a planned multi-day… Read more
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Fiji Labour Party calls for independent inquiry into attempted breaches of RFMF facilities in Lautoka and Nabua
Fiji’s opposition is pressing for an independent inquiry after a string of attempted breaches at defence facilities raised concerns over national security. Critics warn the incidents… Read more
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Fiji’s RFMF: No weapons missing as security review kicks off after unauthorised access attempts
Unauthorised attempts to access Fiji’s military facilities have triggered a thorough security review across installations. Officials insist there is no threat to civilians and that no… Read more
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Sigatoka Council Takes Down Iconic Stallion Monument for Safety as Cyclone Vaianu Approaches; Reinstallation Planned When Conditions Allow
Severe weather is prompting a beloved town landmark to be temporarily removed for safety. Rumors are swirling, but officials say the move prioritizes public safety, with… Read more