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  • Published on 07:38 GMT

    Flooding, landslide fears as severe weather stalks earthquake-struck Vanuatu

    Vanuatu's deadly magnitude-7.3 earthquake has forced 1,700 people from their homes, with many still sleeping out in the open as weather forecasts predict heavy rain will hit Port Vila on Christmas Day. More than 1,200 people are sheltering in …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
  • Published on 15:41 GMT

    Disease outbreak feared in Vanuatu due to water supply cut caused by earthquake

    The 7.3 magnitude earthquake caused ground fissures in Vanuatu's capital city of Port Vila. Facebook photo  Vanuatu is feared to face a possible outbreak of diseases due to water supply interruption resulting from the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that …

    Source: The Pacific Island Times - Neutral
  • Published on 16:28 GMT

    French Polynesia: Elevated dengue fever activity reported in multiple areas, especially Tahiti, in December /update 1

    Activists affiliated with several organizations, including the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Confederacion de Nacionalidades Indigenas del Ecuador, CONAIE), plan to stage demonstrations in Quito and Guayaquil on Dec. 23. …

    Source: Crisis24 - Label Pending
  • Published on 12:57 GMT

    Police ramp up efforts for safer roads this festive season

    [Source: Fiji Police Force/ Facebook] The Fiji Police Force is ramping up its road safety efforts, in the wake of the 63 road deaths this year alone. With the expected increase in traffic in light of the celebrations ahead, Police are intensifying …

    Source: FBC News - Label Pending
  • Published on 11:27 GMT

    Fiji police step up road safety efforts during festive season

    SUVA, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- With the expected increase in traffic in light of the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Fijian police are intensifying efforts to ensure the safety of all road users during the festive season. Emphasizing the …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 04:55 GMT

    Race to find survivors following devastating Vanuatu earthquake

    Rescuers in Vanuatu remain under pressure to reach trapped victims following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu on December 17. The shockwaves caused widespread damage in the small South Pacific country, population …

    Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
  • Published on 05:40 GMT

    Fiji to report no threats to human rights defenders

    Fiji will inform the United Nations Human Rights Council in January during its Universal Periodic Review that since 2019 there has been no evidence of threats, harassment, intimidation and arbitrary arrests of human rights defenders. The Fiji report states …

    Source: Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on 05:14 GMT

    Fiji naval vessel gifted by Australia sustains damage during docking

    A navy patrol boat gifted by Australia to Fiji has sustained damage during docking, just six months after a similar vessel provided by Australia to the Pacific Island nation ran aground and was decommissioned. The RFNS Timo, a Guardian-class patrol boat, …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
  • Published on 04:15 GMT

    Eight police officers face criminal charges

    In November, a total of 85 cases of sexual offences were recorded by the Fiji Police Force. The 85 cases included indecent assault, indecently insulting or annoying any person, sexual assault, rape, abduction, and defilement. Additionally, eight police …

    Source: FBC News - Label Pending
  • Published on 01:16 GMT

    Nestlé Fiji donates $100,000 for Vanuatu earthquake relief

    Nestlé Fiji has donated $100,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to assist the people of Vanuatu in the aftermath of the 7.3 and 6.1 magnitude earthquakes that have claimed at least 14 lives, left hundreds injured, …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on 01:16 GMT

    'Firefighters' tops weekend box office for 2nd week

    SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) --- Director Kwak Kyung-taek's latest film, "Firefighters," remained the top choice at the local box office. According to the Korean Film Council's computerized box-office tally Monday, the disaster film topped the …

    Source: Yonhap News Agency - Center-right
  • Published on Dec 22, 2024

    Police officers on 12-hour shifts to ensure safety this festive season – Soqosoqo

    Police officers on 12-hour shifts to ensure safety this festive season – Soqosoqo As drunk driving continues to be a significant concern during the festive season, police patrols in Fiji’s Northern Division are increasing their efforts to maintain safety. …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 22, 2024

    Four-year-old boy accidentally shot seven-year-old brother in Tonga

    -Tonga Police responded to a shooting incident at a residence at Ha‘ateiho that claimed the life of a seven-year-old boy last Friday. The seven-year-old male deceased was playing with his 4-year-old brother in their family vehicle where they had found a . …

    Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 22, 2024

    Police boost checkpoints

    [Source: Fiji Police Force / Facebook] As Fiji’s road toll hits 63 this year, authorities are increasing safety measures to ensure safer travel during the festive season. While this is an improvement from the 76 fatalities recorded during the same …

    Source: FBC News - Label Pending
  • Published on Dec 21, 2024

    Russia: Emergency services responding to reported drone attacks in Kazan Dec. 21

    A magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurred 111 km (69 miles) east-southeast of Fangale’ounga at 22:20 Dec. 21. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout Tonga. There have been no …

    Source: Crisis24 - Label Pending
  • Published on Dec 22, 2024

    “Step” police officers amongst those charged in November

    Cops who “made off without payment” were amongst eight who were charged in the month of November, said the Fiji Police Force. In a statement, Fiji Police said a total of 8 police officers were charged with a range of offences. These charges included …

    Source: Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 22, 2024

    King Charles communicates in local language to express solidarity with quake-hit Vanuatu

    King Charles has extended heartfelt prayers and thoughts to a small island nation in Oceania reeling from the impact of a massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake. Acknowledged via a touching missive on Royal Family social media platforms, he expressed his deep …

    Source: Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Left-wing
  • Published on Dec 22, 2024

    Vanuatu quake: 80,000 estimated to be affected

    By Koroi Hawkins of RNZ Pacific  The number of official deaths from a damaging quake in Vanuatu now stands at 12, as strong aftershocks continue.  Commercial flights to the Pacific island nation were set to resume on Sunday, after the 7.3 tremor hit on …

    Source: Otago Daily Times - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 22, 2024

    Vanuatu quake official death toll at 12

    Tents set up in the carpark of the Vanuatu National Disaster Management office to house the numerous bi-lateral, multi-lateral and non-government agencies providing support to the earthquake response in Port Vila. Photo: RNZ / Koroi Hawkins The number …

    Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster

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