A total of four evacuation centres remain active, sheltering 63 households and 243 individuals in the Western Division.

A flood warning previously in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba FSC River is now cancelled.

The government has pledged $1 million in aid to support Vanuatu’s recovery following the devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the nation two weeks ago.

A heavy rain warning remains in place for the Northern Division, Lomaiviti and Lau Group.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has emphasized that the government will approach national development on a community-by-community basis, focusing on infrastructure improvements in each area.

One of the main challenges facing rural communities in Fiji is the lack of effective governance at the village level, according to Assistant Minister for the Prime Minister’s Office Sakiusa Tubuna.

The Ministry of Employment has announced that the final round of consultations on the review of the Employment Act will take place next month.

The Indian government is actively working to strengthen its foreign policies, which will enhance cultural, social and economic connections with Fiji.

With the recent spell of heavy rain and flooding around the country, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is urging people to boil drinking water and adhere to basic hygiene practices.

Empower Pacific has been working closely with the government and non-governmental organisations to coordinate immediate psychological first aid and trauma counselling for impacted communities and individuals in evacuation centres.

The Vusu Raiders Rugby League team has expressed disappointment following a violent brawl outside a nightclub in Suva last night involving several of its players.

Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka has urged Fijians to remain vigilant as weather systems could evolve rapidly.