Approval of the preliminary design paves the way for detailed planning and contractor selection, with construction expected to begin before year’s end.

Improved weather conditions on April 9 enabled teams to accelerate work on distribution lines, with supply restored to more affected areas.

With the new 20,000-seater stadium construction in Lomolomo, Lautoka, set to begin this year, Fiji FA chief executive officer Mohammed Yusuf said the waste incinerator project would be a threat.

Village leaders say Nakasa lacks a proper cyclone‑resilient evacuation hall, forcing families to seek shelter on roadsides during severe weather.

Nila Wati, a resident, said the road was riddled with potholes at almost every step, making it challenging for vehicles and pedestrians.

Fiji Barefoot College to provide skills, mental health, and economic support during off-season, helping women rebuild lives and gain independence.