The recent heavy rains have intensified flooding concerns in several municipalities with clogged and poorly maintained drainage systems being identified as a contributing factor.

Communities facing the severe impacts of climate change have been urged to take proactive steps in protecting their villages while waiting for assistance from the government.

Chief of Operations ACP Livai Driu says that the Police Force’s operations focus on multiple areas and are not targeted at any specific sector.

The Fiji Red Cross Society is urging communities, particularly in the Western Division to take precautions against a potential surge in climate-sensitive diseases as floodwaters begin to recede.

International Federation of Red Cross Regional Director, Katie Greenwood, believes that Fiji lacks resources in its fight against drug-related issues.

The lack of consistent training programs for nurses is leading to inefficiencies within the healthcare system, impacting the quality of care provided.

The Ministry of Health is warning the public that Bamboo Guns, or ‘Dakai Bitu,’ are illegal to use and can cause significant harm.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Professor Biman Prasad, has paid tribute to the late Dr. Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India.

Former Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, will be given the opportunity to speak before the People’s Alliance disciplinary committee makes a decision regarding her case.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged civil servants in Cakaudrove to develop innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the rural villages they serve.

The prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas will increase from January 1st.

A team from Commissioner Western’s Office is now working on identifying families that did not move to evacuation centers but were affected by the widespread flooding last week.