The International Federation of Red Cross is calling for stronger disaster preparedness as the Pacific region continues to face challenges, with many communities slow to respond to warnings and guidance from authorities.

Togalevu Village, located outside Lami, is facing severe impacts from climate change, particularly as rising sea levels and tidal waves threaten the community’s existence.

Union membership in Fiji dropped from 32 percent to nine percent over the past 16 years due to strict laws and decrees seen as unfair to workers and unions by the previous government.

A Tropical Disturbance 01F, is currently located approximately 450 kilometers west-northwest of Yasawa-i-rara and is moving southeast at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called for a review of the country’s education system, citing a troubling gap between expectations and actual outcomes in schools.

Ba Town Council is currently conducting the preliminary damage assessments following the recent adverse weather and flooding.

In response to the recent flooding, a team of dedicated volunteers has successfully distributed over 122 relief packs to local communities in need.

The Office of the Divisional Commissioner North has confirmed that proactive steps are being taken to prepare for the weather conditions expected over the next 48 hours.

Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa has reflected on the key achievements stemming from the ongoing reform agenda.

The movement restrictions imposed during the height of the flooding yesterday for safety reasons in Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki have been lifted.

A total of eight evacuation centers are currently active, sheltering 79 households and 345 people in the Western Division.

The Divisional Commissioner Western has distributed food rations to 61 families that are currently in evacuation centers.