Consumer Council of Fiji

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𝐌𝐎𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐉𝐈

The Minister for Education, Honourable Aseri Radrodro, in consultation with the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) and the Fiji Meteorological Service, has been closely monitoring the evolving weather situation across the country.

While earlier assessments indicated that schools could operate as normal, the latest weather forecasts and reports recently received point to a significant deterioration in conditions overnight. Persistent heavy rainfall, strong winds, coastal inundation, and flooding continue to affect many parts of Fiji, with several flood-prone areas already impacted and further flooding expected this morning.

With the safety and wellbeing of students, teachers, and school communities as the Ministry's highest priority, all schools throughout Fiji will be closed today, Tuesday 16 June. Tertiary institutions are encouraged to make their own decisions based on the situation.

The Education Minister said that this precautionary decision has been made to minimise unnecessary travel and reduce the risk to students, teachers, and families as weather conditions remain unpredictable. He strongly urges parents and guardians to keep children safely at home and not to attempt to cross flooded roads, bridges, creeks, or rivers, or travel through affected areas.

Heads of Schools are requested to remain in close communication with their School Management Committees and District Education Offices, continue monitoring local conditions, and report any weather-related impacts to school facilities through the appropriate channels.

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the NDRMO, the Fiji Meteorological Service, and other relevant authorities, will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide timely updates as conditions evolve. Further advice on the reopening of schools will be issued when it is safe to do so.

Hon. Radrodro thanked parents, guardians, school leaders, teachers, students, and the wider public for their understanding, cooperation, and continued support, emphasizing that the the decision was made with the safety and the wellbeing of Fiji’s children and school communities as the highest priority.

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PUBLIC ADVISORY BY THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL SERVICE

In consultation with the National Disaster Management Office, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies are advised to activate their business continuity plans for Tuesday 16 June 2026. In this regard, work from home arrangements are to be activated.

Essential services are to remain operational. Non-essential staff should work remotely where possible. Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies may authorise localised office closure, scaling-down of operations, or adjusted reporting arrangements where access is unsafe.

Staff should not be required to travel through flooded roads, unsafe crossings, coastal inundation areas, landslide-prone areas, or debris-affected routes.

Work from home arrangements should also be applied for parents and guardians affected by the national school closure.

This advice is issued in light of the current weather conditions, including the Heavy Rain Warning and Strong Wind Warning in force for the whole country.

Government will continue to monitor the situation, and further updates will be provided in due course.

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🚨PUBLIC ADVISORY 📍

🚨Heavy Rain Alert in force for whole of Fiji Group

🚫 STAY AWAY & REFRAIN from attempting to cross flooded rivers, crossings, walkways, etc

🚨Exercise caution & prioritise safety

🚨Coastal Inundation Alert also remains for parts of Fiji

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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐁𝐮𝐲!

The first product you see is not always the best deal. A few minutes spent comparing prices, quality, quantity, and value across different stores can help you save money and make smarter purchasing decisions.

✅ Check the price
✅ Compare the quantity
✅ Look at the quality
✅ Choose the best value for your money

Remember: Smart consumers compare first and buy with confidence.

Convenience is everywhere, but every choice has a cost.
Small daily decisions like what we eat, how active we are, and what we consume, can shape our long-term health.

Choose wisely. Choose healthier.

Today, the Council met with Health Officers from the Suva City Council and Nasinu Town Council to discuss the ongoing Stop the Roll project and efforts to combat the sale of illegal loose ci******es.

Fruitful discussions were held on the way forward, and we look forward to strengthening collaboration and working together to address this important public health issue.