Elder abuse, including rising financial exploitation and neglect of older persons, remains a serious concern.

The Government has directed Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies to activate business continuity plans, including work-from-home arrangements, as severe weather conditions continue to affect the country.

All schools across Fiji will be closed today as heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and coastal inundation continue to worsen nationwide.

Nine people have been killed and several others injured in a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine during which a major religious landmark in Kyiv caught fire, reports say.

The Fiji Sugar Corporation has postponed the start of the 2026 crushing season at its Rarawai and Labasa mills.

All mariners, boat operators, and the public are urged to exercise extreme caution and strictly follow maritime protocols amidst ongoing adverse weather conditions.

Efforts are still underway to find the sixth occupant of a boat that capsized in Beqa last week, which cost the lives of three people in the same incident.

A $1.3 million government investment has been commissioned to upgrade agricultural research facilities at the Koronivia Research Station. The aim is to strengthen scientific support for farmers across Fiji.

The case involving the death of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi has been referred to prosecutors. This matter is now under review by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Pacific leaders are warning that transnational drug trafficking networks are exploiting the region’s vast maritime borders. They say the Pacific is becoming a growing corridor for illicit narcotics.

Concerns have been raised over Tourism Fiji’s engagement with operators in remote areas such as Labasa and the Rakiraki–Tavua corridor. Questions have been raised about access to industry support and major events.

The country is under pressure to improve its standing in the United States Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report.