Fiji is rolling out an ambitious, people-centered disaster risk management framework built around the National Disaster Risk Management Act 2024. It blends proactive funding, grassroots preparedness, gender-responsive strategies, and early warning systems to strengthen resilience before disaster strikes—a layered approach to safeguarding communities, economies, and infrastructure in a changing climate.

Miss Fiji’s withdrawal has sparked a broader conversation about rights, contracts, and accountability in beauty pageantry. She says the decision was about self-preservation and safeguarding her reputation, raising questions about confidentiality and the terms that bind public figures. The development hints at a shift in how empowerment is understood within competitive environments.

Ben Gollings returns to Fiji’s rugby scene, steering the Chennai Bulls Select at the Coral Coast Sevens with a clear focus on development over glory. A blend of national players, locals, and fresh signings sets the stage for tomorrow’s sevens stars in a tournament famous for nurturing talent.

A bold new era for British Army Rugby Sevens kicks off in Fiji, guided by veteran coach Joe Nayacavou. Built on a legacy from trailblazers Satala and Damudamu, the squad gears up for a demanding debut at the Coral Coast Fiji 7s, where every moment on the sevens circuit counts.

Heavy rains stir dangerous currents as rescue teams search for a missing five-year-old near Sigatoka’s Biausevu Waterfall and a man swept away by a swollen river near Cogea Village. With flood warnings in effect, authorities urge caution and rely on community support as the searches continue.

Search operations resumed in Fiji as rescue teams race against severe weather to locate two people believed drowned in separate flood-related incidents. With heavy rain and flood warnings still in effect, authorities emphasize safety as the hunt continues.

Floodwaters and a swollen river cast a shadow over a village as a 65-year-old man remains missing after being swept away. With roads washed out and access blocked, rescuers press on under urgent warnings to steer clear of flooded crossings. A sobering reminder of the dangers posed by heavy rain and rising waters.

Landowners in Fiji are pushing for greater control and clearer terms as the Land Use Act 2010 undergoes review. The talks spotlight consent, transparency, and fair returns from land, with emphasis on education about its true value. The outcome could redefine who benefits when leases come up for renewal.