Heavy rain in Nausori yesterday couldn’t stop Fiji’s young footballers from showing up in numbers for their holiday training sessions organized by Fiji Football Association.

Fijians are reminded to take extra precautions to protect their health as Fiji braces for heavy rain and flash flooding, which could significantly increase the risk of waterborne diseases.

Top-seeded Jessica Pegula cruised into the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Greece’s Maria Sakkari in Australia.

At least two people were killed as a trio of fast-growing wildfires raged out of control near Los Angeles, destroying hundreds of buildings, scorching hillsides and prompting officials to order some 70,000 people to evacuate their homes.

Training has officially kicked off for the supervisors who will oversee enumerators in the upcoming Household Income and Expenditure Survey.

Vodafone has issued a warning to parents ahead of the Back-to-School payout on January 15, urging vigilance against scammers targeting the millions expected to flow through the MPAiSA platform.

Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa, chaired the second round of the Master Plan Steering Committee, marking another milestone in the development of Fiji’s long-term strategic growth plans.

Cabinet has approved a State Grant for Robert Pearson Miller.

A Central Division Emergency Operation Center has been activated while a team is also monitoring the situation in the Western division in light of the heavy rainfall experienced in certain parts of the country.

More than 400 people trapped by a strong earthquake in the foothills of the Himalayas have been rescued, Chinese officials said, while over 30,000 residents have been relocated, as the search for survivors entered a second day.

Fiji Men’s 7s coach Osea Kolinisau will step into the role of ambassador for the Coral Coast 7s, replacing former Argentina 7s player Santiago Gomez Cora, who was unable to attend due to medical reasons.

The Commission of Inquiry has barred Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu from discussing ongoing proceedings concerning the appointment of Barbara Malimali.