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The Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) has confirmed that 12 evacuation centres are currently active across the country as severe weather conditions continue to impact communities.

The Fiji Meteorological Service says Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, currently a Category 3 system, continues to affect the country with strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas.

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Public consultations in the Northern Division on the review of Fiji’s mining and quarry laws have been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.

TUCKED away in the lush interior just outside Nadi, the Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool is quietly gaining recognition as one of Fiji’s most distinctive natural wellness destinations.

The Government is looking to accelerate its transition to solar energy, acknowledging that progress towards renewable energy targets has not met expectations.

While global attention often centres on speeches inside the chamber, Fiji’s influence at the United Nations is being sharpened in the quieter corners of negotiation, where words are weighed and national interests are sec

A powerful message of hope and transformation was shared by Leslie Tikotikoca during a recent Easter youth program hosted by the Fiji Council of Churches.

Lautoka is undergoing a massive transformation as the city gears up for the national cleaner city competition, with judging set to commence in May or June.

Government is ramping up efforts to ensure no rural community is left behind, strengthening its presence and service delivery in the interior of Namosi.

A senior international economist has said Fiji’s petrol price increases that came into effect on April 1 is confusing and that “something seems amiss” in the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (FCCC) latest pri

The Fiji Bureau of Statistics recorded $589.1 million in total estimated value of work put-in-place in the construction industry last year.

Fiji’s tourism earnings increased by 10.9 per cent to $2813.8 million in 2025.

Two people are dead following separate road accidents, a tragic toll that once again highlights the dangers on our roads.

Ema Naqele’s hands move swiftly and confidently across the voivoi (dried pandanus), each strand pulled and pressed into place with the ease of decades of practice.

Fijian Drua and Mick Byrne Overseas challenge When will our Drua warriors taste victory over the sea last was in 2023 almost three years now.

Fuel and oil onboard the MV Princess which ran aground at Monuriki Island in the Malolo Group, will be removed to minimise the risk of marine pollution.

National budget consultations have been postponed until further notice due to adverse weather conditions affecting parts of the country.

The late Kanti Punja will be remembered as a prolific business figure who played an important role in helping the poor.

Fifteen families and two schoolteachers across the country have already been relocated as Cyclone Vaianu intensified.

Police and security personnel will be designated at every evacuation centre across the country.

Fiji’s civil procedure rules are being reviewed to make the justice system more efficient.

Fiji will not be directly “hit” by Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, however, the country will experience extreme weather.

Fiji’s energy grid is standing firm against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical conflict between Iran and the United States of America and Israel.

Rising fuel costs are affecting punters at Nasali Landing as stagnant fares and soaring fuel prices threaten the vital transport links for the Rewa Delta.

Concerns are growing over delays in addressing the ongoing water shortage at Navua Hospital, as a disagreement between a community volunteer group and the hospital’s board of visitors comes to light.

Residents of Navua are calling for greater transparency and infrastructure upgrades as the Government moves to declare the area a town as part of the 2026-2027 financial year.

According to a report published in The Fiji Times on October 16 1999, Maire Bopp happened to be quite well-known in most Pacific Island countries.

A woman in her 40s and mother-of-six tragically died in a three-vehicle collision along Kings Road near Viwa, Korovou in Tailevu yesterday morning.

A man with a disability, convicted of raping his then seven-year-old cousin in her own bed in 2018, has been sentenced to five years, 11 months, and two weeks imprisonment.

An 86-year-old has denied sexually violating his 15-year-old granddaughter with a walking stick on an unknown date in April and December 2024.

A tragic road accident in Mokani on Friday, April 3, 2026, claimed the life of 27-year-old Tomasi Seru Vueti, leaving his family grappling with the shock and grief of his death days away from his graduation.

A welder convicted of raping his 13-year-old biological daughter in Navua has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with a non-parole period of 12 years.

Three months after his daughter’s body was found motionless at a children’s park in Lautoka last year, Patemosi Cava is demanding answers from authorities on how a night out with friends turned into a living nightmare fo

LESSONS were learned, and belief remains unshaken for the Gospel Saints Under-15 side after their hard-fought final against RKS Eels during the Vodafone Southern Eastern Zones Secondary Schools Rugby League competition a

MIDDLEMORE Sangam stamped their authority on the 2026 TISI Sangam Convention, producing a dominant display to defeat Malolo 4-1 in the Super Premier final at Prince Charles Park in Nadi yesterday.

NEW ZEALAND champion Manutea Millon believes more international competitions in Fiji will play a major role in raising the standard of outrigger canoeing in the region.

IN A nail-biting encounter that went right down to the wire, Ratu Latinara College secured a last-minute try near the uprights to clinch a hard-fought 12-8 victory against a determined Namosi Secondary School side.

AFTER a close race with his rivals from various secondary schools, Iosefo Tuvere of Nakasi High School won a gold medal in the intermediate boys 800m finalduring the Coca-Cola Games Triple N Zone athletics meet at the HF

HARD work and sacrifice have paid off handsomely for the Kabara cricket team, who triumphed over defending champions Suva by six wickets to win the 2026 Cricket Fiji Easter Games tournament at Albert Park in Suva yesterd

DOUBLING up on preparations is the mindset of Southern Zone Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League Under-17 champions, Lelean Memorial School Knights, as they aim for a successful outing at the national championships.

FORMER Flying Fijians winger Filipo Nakosi, the elder brother of Flying Fijians centre Josua Tuisova, has firmly declared that his rugby career is far from over despite recently stepping away from professional play.

IT could be the best of both worlds if Fijian rugby flair and French expertise align for Franck Azéma to be considered as the new head coach of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians.

FIJI’S rising presence in aerobic gymnastics will be on show when two determined athletes, Robyn Eastgate and Lauren Pilla, take to the international stage at the FIG Suzuki World Cup 2026 in Tokyo, Japan on April 18.

A flood warning is now in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Tuva, Votualevu River, Nawaka River and the Nadi River at the Town Bridge.

THE National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) issued a strong advisory calling for the suspension of all outdoor sports and recreational activities until the weather improves.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the entire Fiji group as Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to move southeast of the country.

Severe weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Vaianu have led to widespread flight disruptions in and out of Nadi today, states Fiji Airports.

Passengers travelling to and from Fiji are being advised of possible flight disruptions as adverse weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to affect operations.

An Australian flight attendant has died following a road accident in Nadi, Fiji, according to reports by the Daily Mail in Australia.

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is currently located west of the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, remaining offshore.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the entire Fiji group as Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu intensifies to a Category 3 system.

There has been no significant change in the latest evening weather bulletin, with forecasters maintaining earlier warnings as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to influence Fiji’s weather.

A gale warning is now in force for parts of Fiji waters as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to strengthen and move southeast of the group.

Government vehicles have been directed to reduce fuel consumption by 30 per cent and if misused, the vehicles would be impounded on the spot.

WHILE many around the country were commemorating Resurrection Sunday, four children of Votua Village in Ba, received the painful news in church that their father and sole breadwinner, Gaberieli Walu, had died while colle

The risk of flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas remains high as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to influence weather conditions across the country.

A deeper human struggle lies behind the growing concern over substance abuse among youths, said Peter Loy Chong, who is urging young people to rebuild their sense of self-worth and spiritual identity.

Traffic chaos SAMU SILATOLU NAKASI ALMOST weekly, I am certain, a letter would comment on the “donkey years” issue, regarding everyday traffic.

Winds across parts of Fiji are expected to strengthen significantly from tomorrow, with gusts reaching up to 90 kilometres per hour as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to influence weather conditions.

A MUAIVUSO mother’s world came crashing down when doctors told her four-year-old son had a brain tumour — a diagnosis no parent is ever prepared to hear, and which marked the beginning of a long and painful journey that

FIJI’S fuel crisis is no longer a question of if, but how hard the impact will be felt and how well the country can respond.

FIJIANS in remote areas without digital access will still be able to obtain physical National Identity (NID) cards, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has confirmed.

THE Victorious People Multi-Purpose cooperative Ltd is planning to launch a product marketing consignment business in June to help its members sell their goods.

THE greenery of Lautoka’s Botanical Garden has found a new pulse with the opening of Brew and Bites Cafe, a venture born from a holiday dream.

PRICE shocks are coming for Fiji’s $3.5 billion foreign reserves with the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) projecting downside risks, and foreign reserves pressures to possibly reach our shores earlier than expected.

In Fiji, the Social Pension Scheme pension is having a huge impact on reducing poverty, with analysis suggesting poverty among older persons would be around 40 per cent higher without the scheme.

THE Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has thrown its support behind the proposed National Identity (NID) system, highlighting its importance in improving access to services and strengthening the country’s financial ecosystem.

A six-year-old boy remains in critical condition in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWM) after he was allegedly hit by a bus at Reba Circle in Nadera, Nasinu on Tuesday ev

IF you’re old enough to remember the feel of a postcard between your fingers, the grainy photographs, the handwritten notes, the quiet excitement of sending a piece of Fiji across oceans, then you already understand how

The latest forecast track map released by the Fiji Meteorological Service shows Tropical Cyclone Vaianu strengthening as it tracks near Fiji waters.

Efforts are now focused on removing fuel and oil from the grounded passenger vessel MV Fiji Princess to minimise the risk of marine pollution, the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji says.

The Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC) has questioned the recent fuel price increase, saying the justification provided does not reflect the realities faced by workers.

NASINU soared for greatness when they lifted the winning trophy of the men’s division at the Fiji Volleyball Federation National Championships on Saturday night.

THE three-day Wai Tui International 2026 regatta wrapped up on a high note at Wailoaloa yesterday, drawing strong international participation and exceeding expectations.

STOP wasting time and appoint Senirusi Seruvakula as the head coach of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians!

IT was a strong and competitive finish to the Dayals Sawmillers Fiji Muslim Sports Association IDC 2026 as four days of intense football action built up to an exciting grand final clash at the Four R Stadium, Govind Park

YARO Chiefs players Isaia Rugu, Wame Ratuva and Tomasi Vuluma Stark are poised to make their debut in the white jumper for the Hong Kong 7s next week.

THE TISI Sangam Centennial year has been marked by a series of deeply meaningful and historic events across Fiji, says TISI national president Parveen Kumar.

PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the TISI Sangam’s contribution has always extended beyond classrooms and institutions.