Heavy rain warnings blanket Fiji as flood alerts ripple across several rivers, including Viti Levu. An active trough of low pressure keeps the showers rolling and raises the threat of flash floods in the coming days. With conditions expected to ease gradually, residents in flood-prone areas should stay alert for sudden downpours and lingering hazards.

Fiji Rice is steering toward a bold new era of growth, youth engagement, and lasting food security. A visit to the Dreketi Mill hints at strategic reforms, sharper accountability, and steps toward greater financial independence—all aimed at strengthening Fiji’s agricultural backbone and supporting local farmers.

Heavy rain and flash flood warnings sweep across Fiji as a low-pressure trough lingers, bringing gusty winds and rough seas. With alerts in effect for several zones, communities are urged to stay prepared as conditions evolve.

Severe floods reshuffle the school week, with Western Division classrooms staying closed while other regions resume. Officials emphasize safety, ongoing monitoring, and readiness checks before reopening. Parents are reminded to keep kids away from flooded routes and stay alert to weather advisories as plans unfold.

Three senior RNZN officers face court-martial after the grounding of HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa. The charges center on navigational decisions and autopilot handling, promising renewed scrutiny of safety and leadership within the Royal New Zealand Navy.

Voices from the Pacific are calling for climate mobility policies that honor community experiences and traditional practices. They emphasize ongoing, transparent dialogue among civil society, churches, governments, and donors to bridge policy and everyday life, and advocate for holistic, cross‑sector approaches that empower people to adapt and thrive.

Fiji is set to redefine its disaster response. The National Fire Authority plans a national rescue centre and a new headquarters to position Fiji’s lead first responder at the heart of a coordinated, cross-agency emergency system—with land secured and architects engaged.

Japan and UNICEF unveil a four-year plan to shield Fiji’s children from a rising drug crisis, backed by a multi-million-dollar investment. By empowering families, teachers, and communities and creating safer spaces for youth, the initiative signals a bold push for resilience and well-being across Fiji.

Small Island Developing States are navigating a daunting climate-finance gap. A new assessment reveals how fragmentation, project size, and risk perceptions slow support for blue growth—and it signals that coordinated regional strategies could unlock significant funding for resilience.