Two people have been rescued from floodwaters after a rain-hit state was again struck by storms ahead of the festive season.

Only one patient now remains in Aspen Lautoka Hospital ICU from the two yet to be discharged.

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu says he and his colleagues are deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquakes that struck Vanuatu yesterday and today.

“White Lotus” is returning and it’s bringing the heat.

Senior Partner at Grant Thornton Jerome Kado believes Fiji’s agriculture sector holds untapped potential and could drive significant economic growth.

Vanuatu has reportedly been hit by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, a day after a 7.3 quake claimed about 14 lives.

Passengers on a ferry scheduled to travel from Natovi to Nabouwalu at 4 am are still at the jetty as this report is filed.

New Zealand is providing Vanuatu assistance following yesterday’s devastating earthquake, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.

The Fijian Drua are now on island time after arriving in Kadavu and have settled in with a light run yesterday.

An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 that struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, yesterday afternoon has claimed at least 14 lives.

Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji chief executive officer Joeli Cawaki is warning shipping operators against overbooking passengers traveling to outer islands during the festive season.

Over $33,000 was raised at the annual Telecom Fiji Charity Golf Tournament last month in Vatuwaqa, Suva.