Vegetable prices are expected to skyrocket in the coming months as prolonged dry spells brought on by El Niño affect farmers and agricultural production nationwide.

Fiji is warned to prepare for worsening drought conditions, with the full impact of a strong El Niño event yet to be felt, particularly across the Northern and Western Divisions.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says the Force will continue to follow established investigative processes despite growing public concerns over its integrity.

Motibhai Group is strengthening its leadership team, with 23 employees completing a six-month development programme aimed at preparing them for greater responsibilities within the organisation.

The Fiji Police Force is ready to provide security for the upcoming General Election and referendum.

Fiji has taken an important step towards strengthening its legal response to online harms following a comprehensive review of the Online Safety Act 2018.

Centralised vote counting is not compulsory under Fiji’s amended electoral laws; the independent Electoral Commission retains the authority to determine whether votes are counted at polling stations or designated counting centres.

The Government is prepared to reprioritise funding and redirect resources towards drought response, water security and assistance programmes as El Niño conditions continue to intensify.

Fiji is calling for reforms to global climate financing arrangements, urging developed nations and international institutions to provide grants rather than loans to countries bearing the brunt of climate change.

An assessment is underway to determine whether current El Niño conditions warrant the declaration of a national emergency, according to Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau.

The Northern Division is being urged to strengthen its preparedness for climate-related disasters, as Fiji continues to experience the impacts of the current El Niño event.

An elderly woman living at a bus stop in Nakasi has disputed claims by the Ministry of Social Protection that she and her son have received support from welfare authorities.