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The Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, is urging Christian and i-Taukei community leaders to take action in reducing drug-related crimes, as this is a major problem in the i-Taukei and Christian community.
Head of Family Health from the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Devi says bluetoothing and chemsex are super dangerous and this year alone, they are noticing an increase in injectable drug use with 25 percent of these
Drug use in schools has increased in the past 3 years as in 2021 there were about 2,400 reported cases, in 2022, they were 2,800 cases and last year, it increased to 3,500 cases which is a worrying trend. This was
It was a momentous day for the villagers of Saqani in Cakaudrove after the commissioning of the Ecological Purification System (EPS) by the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development, and Natural Disaster Management Sa
Persons living with disabilities can be at a high risk of substance abuse because of the challenges they face, for instance it can be a coping mechanism for them because of challenges such as anxiety. National Coun
The Women Potters of Rewa “Renaissance of Tuli Kuro†exhibition was launched at the University of Fiji Art Gallery in Samabula last night showcasing the works of 76-year-old Amelia Yalosavu, one of the last potter
Three people are in custody following the seizure of illicit substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana in the Northern Division over the last 48 hours. Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations
A passenger of a van is in critical condition at the CWM Hospital after an accident in Colo-i-Suva last night. Police say the victim was one of the six passengers travelling in a van driven by a 22-year-old man.
After months of training and volunteering in community works, 10 recipients from 4 different youth clubs in the Central Division were awarded the Duke Edinburgh's International Gold Award. The youths have successfu
The Fiji government aims to target 100 percent of Fijians to get electricity access by 2026 and this is one of the projects that they need to achieve and believes that solar power is a keypart of that. Minister for
The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is organizing a two days’ National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji Symposium today and tom
Police are investigating FijiFirst MP Rinesh Sharma’s comments to the Australian media for the case where an Australian man had a self-inflicted wound after he argued with his wife in Ba. Deputy Prime Minister Pr
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has stressed the grant agreement for Global Girmit Institute was vetted by the Solicitor General, signed by the Permanent Secretary and includes the
Queens Road from Wainadoi to Mango Bay is now clear and accessible to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says drivers should drive carefully when travelling to these areas. Meanwhile, some villages in Serua
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the term ‘Vulagi’ is the most respectful way of referring to a new arrival into a iTaukei community, and it entitles them to special hospitality considerations. Rab
In a bid to strengthen and re-engage Fiji’s sprawling Diaspora across North America, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and Communications Manoa Kamikamica
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka addressed members of the Fijian Diaspora in Los Angeles last night, highlighting key government priority areas earmarked for boosting staffing so their Missions are empowered to handle imm
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew says they concur that there are still various barriers faced by children in reporting crimes, which is why they have, through their community policing arm, adopted child-fri
Due to the continuous rain from last night, a landslide has occurred in Talenaua in Serua along Queens Highway. The Fiji Roads Authority says the road is restricted to single lane access. Meanwhile, some roads
People are advised to take all the necessary precautions as some areas along Queens Highway are flooded including Vunaniu Road and crossing, Somosomo Flats from Nabukelevu Junction and Namaqumaqua Road. Korovisilou
