Natural disasters exacerbate the impact of plastic pollution and increase the vulnerability of our people and our oceans.

The Divisional Commissioners have started mobilizing their teams to conduct initial damage assessments, post Tropical Cyclone Mal.

Members of the public are requested to exercise caution and avoid any flooded roads or crossings.

In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Mal, the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has granted clearance for all vessels to resume operations starting from 6 am tomorrow.

The alarming rise in indiscipline within schools often manifesting in students engaging in criminal activities is a pressing concern.

Schools resume tomorrow as all civil servants are called back to work, marking Fiji’s return to normalcy after two days of disruption caused by Tropical Cyclone Mal, which is currently heading out of Fiji waters.

Severe TC Mal has now been downgraded to a Category 2 system.

The National Disaster Management Office is closely working with the relevant authorities to monitor a landslide that occurred at Vataleka in Wailoku Tamavua.

A 22-year-old man is currently in custody for his alleged involvement in a burglary case in Suva Point on Sunday morning.

The heavy rain warning is now cancelled for most parts of the country, with the exception of Western Division, Serua, Namosi, Vatulele, Kadavu, and nearby smaller islands.

The National Disaster Management Office says 182 evacuation centres are active across the four divisions, as of this morning.

As the Flash Flood Warning and Flash Alerts issued by the Fiji Meteorological Service remain in effect, police are strongly advising the public to exercise caution and avoid taking risks that could compromise their safety.