The government is expected to provide an update today on Fiji’s fuel situation following a statement last week by Minister Lynda Tabuya on rising global fuel prices and potential supply risks.

Westpac Fiji will host its first Female Founders Market Day for 2026 this Saturday, April 11, at the University of the South Pacific Laucala Campus car park in Suva.

As World Autism Awareness Day is marked and Autism Awareness Month observed throughout April, Fiji’s Early Childhood Development program is reinforcing its call for greater inclusion, early identification, and stronger support systems for children on the autism spectrum.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to move away from Fiji waters this morning, but its outer bands are still bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risks across the country.

Fiji is strengthening its approach to disaster management with a new digital system designed to improve how the country prepares for and responds to natural hazards.

The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for stronger legal protection for both landlords and tenants, saying Fiji currently operates without specific landlord and tenancy legislation.

Calls are growing for improved support systems for the elderly in Fiji, as existing aged care services come under pressure and many senior citizens are left without adequate care.

The International Finance Corporation is urging Fiji’s financial sector to change the way it assesses and supports women entrepreneurs, saying current lending systems are holding back business growth.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has announced the relocation of services from the Raiwaqa Health Centre due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.

The National Fire Authority is urging businesses to prioritise fire safety following a major warehouse fire in Nadi over the weekend.

China and Russia have blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Residents in Nadi are being urged to take all necessary precautions as the Nadi River has risen above the critical level, with the risk of significant flooding extremely high.