The National Disaster Risk Management Office is urging the public, particularly those living in flood-prone and low-lying areas, to remain alert and prepared as heavy rainfall, possible flooding, and strong winds continue to affect the country.

The National Fire Authority is warning of a dangerous rise in fire-related incidents in the opening weeks of this year, with multiple fatalities and injuries already recorded nationwide.

The Province of Ba is taking a proactive stand against the influence of drugs, imposing strict measures and traditional taboos across the province and its zones.

The year 2026 has been marked as a year of action to advance environmental stewardship, as the Pacific region, including Fiji, continues to face growing environmental challenges threatening lives and livelihoods.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has stepped up enforcement under its national anti-litter campaign, with new Litter Prevention Officer enforcement training held today.

Litter and poor waste management are no longer just environmental concerns but have become a serious climate resilience issue, driving flooding across Fiji.

The Ministry of Fisheries’ Team Aqua North has successfully concluded a three-day training program for tilapia farmers in Namocemoce Village, Seaqaqa, aimed at strengthening aquaculture practices and improving farm productivity in the north.

The Ministry of Fisheries, through its Central Seaweed Team, has successfully established an 80m x 100m seaweed farm at the Natila Seaweeds Farm in Tailevu.

The Land Transport Authority has introduced a new Payment Plan initiative allowing motorists to settle long-outstanding traffic infringement fines through structured repayments.

Fiji is looking to strengthen its agricultural trade and innovation through closer cooperation with Malaysia.

The National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi says a heavy rain alert remains in force for the Fiji group.

The Fiji Police Force has ramped up border surveillance with the introduction of a yacht tracking system aimed at tightening monitoring of vessels moving through Fiji’s waters.