Former Kangaroos and New South Wales Blues State of Origin rep, Zac Lomax, will play his first rugby union game on Saturday in Lautoka after being named in the Western Force matchday squad to tackle the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in round eight of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.

Para Athletics head coach Fred Fatiaki is confident his squad can secure all three available Commonwealth Games quota spots as preparations intensify ahead of next month’s Oceania Championships in Darwin.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services says it is continuing to support communities and monitor health risks following the impact of the recent cyclone, which has now moved away from Fiji.

Families from the Batiniwai informal settlement say repeated cyclone evacuations have pushed them to seriously consider moving out for good, as safety concerns continue to grow.

The government has opened applications for drainage board positions as part of efforts to improve transparency and performance.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is warning that leptospirosis cases are likely to rise due to ongoing wet weather and flooding.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced that a 20 percent pay cut for all ministers, assistant ministers, and members of parliament will be put forward.

The government will provide direct relief to bus operators to ensure fares remain stable, as it is encouraging greater use of public transport.

The use of government vehicles has been restricted under the finance circular that was issued on April 2nd.

Initial damage assessments have begun following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu across the country this week.

The Public Service Commission has confirmed the termination of the contract for the Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs, Jone Navakamocea.

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu has displaced more than 1,400 people, caused flooding and triggered power and water outages across Fiji.