Improper drainage, inadequate daily maintenance, and improper rubbish disposal are being blamed for the continuous flooding in Labasa’s low-lying, flood-prone areas.

All schools in the Northern Division will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 26th November, due to worsening weather conditions.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is confident the Great Council of Chiefs will deliver positive outcomes, stressing that there is nothing for the non–iTaukei to fear.

The Ministry of Sugar Industry is preparing a policy paper proposing that the Government, through the Ministry, become the main leaseholder of designated agricultural land and then sublease it to sugarcane farmers.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has described the assault on an FBC senior journalist outside court as embarrassing, saying the incident highlights a clear lapse in police vigilance.

Cabinet has endorsed the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025, paving the way for the return of proprietary ownership of marine areas used for commercial purposes mainly tourism to their customary owners.

The Ministry of Education has acknowledged that a significant number of school leadership roles continue to be filled in an acting capacity.

The Fiji National University has launched its 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, reaffirming its commitment to creating safe and respectful spaces for students and staff.

Authorities in Labasa are closely monitoring the situation as continuous heavy rain has caused flooding in several low-lying and flood-prone areas.

The Fiji Police Force terminated 78 officers between January 2023 and 30 October this year, with the majority dismissed for failing to follow proper resignation procedures before leaving the country.

Fiji records one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world.

Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya has condemned the violent attack on FBC senior journalist Apenisa Waqairadovu outside court yesterday, saying Fiji cannot tolerate any assault on media personnel who are simply doing their job.