All schools across Fiji will return to normal operations on Thursday, 18 June 2026, following improvements in weather conditions. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro confirmed the decision after consultations with the National Disaster Risk Management Office, the Fiji Meteorological Service and other relevant agencies. Authorities have advised that weather conditions have stabilised, while schools have reported that their facilities are safe, accessible and ready to resume teaching and learning activities. Students and teachers are expected to return to classrooms as scheduled. Despite the nationwide reopening, parents and guardians are being urged to assess local conditions before sending children to school, particularly…
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Weather conditions across Fiji are expected to improve as the rain-bearing cloud bands that affected the country earlier this week have moved away from the group. Satellite observations show the main area of cloud and rainfall has shifted eastward, allowing generally fine weather to return across most parts of the country. However, brief and isolated showers may still occur from time to time. These showers are linked to a low-pressure system that also contributed to stronger winds experienced in parts of the Western Division on Monday night. The system is now moving away from Fiji, reducing the likelihood of further…