Environment

Erosion forced families to live with decades of flooding

Climate ministers and global delegations expected in Nadi as preparations continue with Australia and Tuvalu

Ms Tabuya, who is also the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) chair, said the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting would be critical in securing the political mandate needed to take the region’s demands to the global stage.

The Department of Environment has collected water samples from the Labasa river following reports of dead fish, an unpleasant odour and environmental degradation.

Ms Tabuya warned that littering would no longer be tolerated, with a $200 fine for littering coming into effect next week.

Disabled People’s Federation calls for accessible transport, warnings and evacuation centres