A huge tsunami struck American Samoa and Samoa early today day, causing many deaths in both Pacific island groups.
The Director General of the Ministry of Education Daniel Lamoureaux has noted with great interest that the current proposals to implement a new Education Language Policy are now publicly debated
Fiji officials are expressing disappointment "at what appears to be a unilateral decision on the part of the United Nations to debar" the country from any new peacekeeping operations
The credibility of Fiji's election process is paramount, says the Attorney General and Minister for Justice Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
Former New Zealand ambassador Terence O'Brien said it's hamfisted for New Zealand and Australia to push for Fiji's exclusion, when they and other countries have reduced their peacekeeping activities
A powerful 8.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific off the Samoa islands region generated a tsunami and waves of more than 1.57 metres have already been observed.
DISMAC has confirmed that its public advisory to the general public has been cancelled after they were advised by the Nadi Weather Office.
According to the Centre's Barry Hirshorn, no large wave activity is been seen for Fiji as they monitor the wave activity from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii.
The Acting Permanent Secretary, Public Service Commission, Mr Peni Ratumaitavuki, wishes to advise all civil servants that a tsunami warning is currently in place.
The Ministry of Education has ordered the closure of island schools and schools along the sea coast and low lying areas around Vitilevu and Vanua Levu.
