A 16-year-old boy from Yanuya Island in the Mamanucas died instantly when he was struck by lightning in the waters between Monu Island and Yanuya Island in the Malolo Group.
The surname Matawalu is synonymous with rugby in Fiji. Brothers Nikola and Peni have both represented Fiji on the international rugby scene and while Nikola is now plying his trade
As rivers in the central division rise due to continuous heavy rain, authorities urge caution, advising people to avoid flooded areas, especially with children still on school holiday.
