Fiji

The small islands of Kabara, Namuka, Fulaga, Ogea, Vatoa and Ono-i-Lau are warned to expect destructive storm force winds of up to 155 kilometres an hour.

The category three system, which at its centres has average winds of 150 kilometres an hour and gusts of more than 200 kilometres an hour, is tracking southwest between the islands of Kabara and Ono-i-Lau.

A strong wind warning is in force for eastern Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti group.

Residents can expect strong winds with average speed of 45km/hr gusting to 65km/hr over Eastern Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group with rough to very rough seas.

This has been confirmed to FBC News by Acting Police Commissioner Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho. Qiliho says it’s too early to talk about what the allegation is –only mentioning that it is serious in nature.

FBC News says a 52-year-old senior manager was questioned and released after police recovered a bag of unclaimed mail at his farm house.

It says police are expected to question and interrogate the head of Postal Services of Post Fiji over the matter.

The senior manager remains suspended as investigations continue.

This comes after Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama delayed the process by six months in June.

In a statement the government says it has now received new submissions since it released 23 designs earlier this year, but is still seeking more.

FBC New reports these were the last of the accused who had been remanded in custody after being arrested three months ago.

Twenty of the 42 accused were granted bail two weeks ago.

They are on bail bonds of US$464 and directed to report to the nearest police stations each Saturday and Monday.

A Eurocopter crashed as it attempted to land on Treasure Island, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation reported.

It was apparently caught by a strong gust of wind.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) said there were seven people on board at the time, including the pilot, but there were no fatalities.

The provision of tanks was made possible with support from the €19.36 million (US$21.12 million) European Union Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific (BSRP) project which is implemented by the Pacific Community (SPC).

These tanks will be installed in temporary roadside locations filled by the National Disaster Management Office throughout the Christmas season to ensure the most severely affected areas can access clean and safe drinking water, which is critical to human health.

Beddoes has left his position as the principal administration officer at the Office of the Leader of Opposition for what he describes as personal reasons.

He says his decision to step down does not mean his support for Ro Teimumu Kepa will end.

Beddoes says the Sodelpa headquarters needs a big shake-up to replace most of the deadwood there.

Akauola confirmed that he will not be resigning his role as a media specialist for the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC)

He has also confirmed that he has received confirmation from the Fijian Electoral Commission. 

“I now await confirmation from the Speaker of the House and I am ready to offer my experience and be sure to assist government in moving our country forward.”

Akauola replaced the then Minister for Employment, Productivity and Employment relations and now President of Fiji, Major General (retired) Jioji Konousi Konrote