The Land Transport Authority is urging all road users to exercise extreme caution as adverse weather continues to bring heavy rain, strong winds, flash flooding and reduced visibility across parts of the country.

The Fiji Labour Party says it is disappointed with some submissions made by the Great Council of Chiefs on the constitutional review, saying they are divisive and not in the best interest of national unity.

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is continuing to closely monitor and respond to the grounding of the passenger vessel MV Fiji Princess near Monuriki Island in the Malolo Group.

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is expected to intensify into a Category 3 system within the next 24 hours, with authorities warning that its impacts will still be felt across Fiji despite no direct landfall forecast.

A number of evacuation centres were briefly activated in the Eastern Division as authorities respond to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.

The Ministry of Employment has stated that workers are entitled to double pay over the Easter period.

Participants at the 2026–27 budget consultations have raised concerns about several outdated policies and Acts that are hindering development and progress.

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is expected to get stronger and reach Category 3 by 6am tomorrow.

All Fiji National University campuses will be closed tomorrow as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu intensifies to a Category 2 system.

Local bus commuters in Sigatoka are being advised of disruptions to public transport services, with Pacific Transport confirming the suspension of all stage routes in the area.

All national budget consultations scheduled for this week have been postponed due to adverse weather conditions affecting parts of Fiji.