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Shocking statistics have been revealed by the Fiji Medical Association Executive member Dr Basharat Munshi during the 63rd FMA Annual Conference in Nadi where 102 new cases of HIV were recorded between the age group of
135 people includimg three students were charged with drug-related offences, with some facing multiple counts. Acting Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci says they recorded 143 drug cases last month compared to th
Five police officers were charged last month for sexual offences, assault, drug offences and the breach of a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. Acting Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci says Police officers we
Crimes against children and women continue to be a concern for the Fiji Police Force after statistics revealed an increase in reported cases last month. According to Police statistics, there was a 25 percent increa
A man in his 50s has passed away following an accident in Davuilevu yesterday morning. Director Traffic, Senior Superintendent of Police Mitieli Divuana says the victim was driving home after completing his night s
The Medical Superintendent of St Giles Hospital, Dr Balram Pandit, says there is a huge potential for faith-based organisations to work with health officials in changing the narrative behind suicide. While speaking
In a light-hearted exchange that captured the essence of Fiji’s friendly and caring spirit, a simple request for a bargain from three students turned into a delightful moment to end the day for the Fiji Food Truck in
Concerns are being raised with the increase of mentally unstable people seen on the streets in Suva and questions are raised on whether there is adequate accommodation and beds available in Fiji’s psychiatric facility
Two juveniles aged 13 and 15 and an 18-year-old will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today charged with the alleged rape of a 13-year-old boy in Lami last month. Police say the three towards the end of August
Shipping companies need better passenger management because the passenger's safety is paramount and boats must not be allowed to travel if it is overloaded or facing technical issues. Minister for Transport Ro Fi
Police have caught and arrested the man suspected to be involved in causing the death of a woman on Albert Lee Road, off Nailuva Road in Raiwaqa earlier this week. Police say a team from the Southern Division was f
Seek help before you take your life, and give us a chance to save your life. This is the plea from Empower Pacific CEO Patrick Morgam while speaking as a panellist during the World Suicide Prevention Day community
The Cabinet has endorsed public consultations to be undertaken on the intention to reintroduce scaling in national examinations at both primary and secondary school levels. The Cabinet say a decision on the reintro
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya is calling for swift justice and urge immediate action from all levels of society to help prevent further tragedies. This is in relation to the tragi
67 children attempted suicide or committed self-harm between 2022 and July 2024, with majority between the ages of 13 and 17 years old, according to the National Child Welfare Act database. The Ministry for Women,
The search continues for the man, who allegedly seriously injured a woman at Albert Lee Place, off Nailuva Road in Suva yesterday afternoon, which caused her death. Police say the suspect allegedly seriously injure
A woman has died after she was allegedly seriously injured with a broken bottle. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon. Another woman who was staying with the couple relayed the incident to her partner whe
As Ratu Kadavulevu School heads into Day 2 of its 100th-year Anniversary celebrations, hundreds of former students from the late 1950s to the 2000s gathered for a march from the Flea Market to Albert Park in Suva this m
Residents of Nasinu are raising concerns about white goods and green waste not being collected by the Nasinu Town Council for months now. A shop owner in Tovata says some residents are burning rubbish close to the
A man in his 40’s has died following an accident at the Laqere Bridge in Nasinu yesterday afternoon. Director of Traffic Senior Superintendent of Police, Mitieli Divuana says the man is alleged to have suddenly c
