739 youths in prison - Dausiga
A total of 739 youths are currently serving time in prison, out of the total 1,654 inmates nationwide. Director of Rehabilitation, Education, and Training, Superintendent Isireli Dausiga, confirmed to fijivillage N
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Naivalurua urges Taveuni youth to rise and make a difference
The Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua is urging the youth of Taveuni to “rise with the first light and make it count.†While speaking to more than 400 students at the inaugural Rise Taveuni Campaign, orga
Youth Parliament calls for National Youth Rehabilitation Programme to tackle rising drug abuse and HIV
The 2025 Fiji Youth Parliament today witnessed a strong call from the education sector for urgent government action to establish a National Youth Rehabilitation Programme aimed at tackling rising drug abuse and HIV infe
Bau Island steps up fight against drugs to protect youths
We don’t want to see our youth end up in prison. That is the message from Tunitoga Jack Aisea Komaitai, who is leading the charge in the battle against drugs on Bau Island. Komaitai says drugs are a growing
Saukuru inspires Rotuma youth to choose growth over addiction
Your future is far too valuable to be stolen by addiction. This has been shared by the Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru during the Rotuma Youth Festival yesterday in Ahau, Rotuma, where he urged young peo
Balbir Singh wins Youth Entrepreneur Award for second year running
Winning the Youth Entrepreneur Award two years in a row is a proud and humbling moment for Balbir Singh, a leading figure in Fiji’s farming and agribusiness community. Singh says the award is not just a personal
From streets to success: Aruka Fiji celebrates graduation of pioneer batch of 12
12 marginalized struggling individuals have been given the opportunity to earn a respectful living through Aruka Fiji's 12 module programme. Aruka Fiji, a Suva-based non-governmental organization dedicated to uplif
Lautoka Youth Group promotes cleanliness through clean-up campaign around Fiji
The One Nation Our People Youth Foundation is promoting a safer environment through clean-up campaigns as they collected rubbish around Lovu Seaside in Lautoka yesterday afternoon. Foundation Leader, Abdul Zorhab
Former Lautoka Muslim College students changing lives through youth foundation
Nearly 10,000 families have received food, medical aid and livelihood support through a group of former Lautoka Muslim College students who turned their small act of kindness during COVID-19 into a powerful youth founda
Tuatua Youth to benefit from new multipurpose court
This court is more than a sports facility; it is a platform for our youth to develop their skills, build character, and dream big. This is the sentiment shared by the Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru whil
Lautoka youths inspire hope through prayer and kindness
Against the concerns over youth involvement in crime, students from the Assembly of God Mt Zion Cathedral Sunday School are changing the narrative by publicly praising God, praying for their communities and spreading th
Seruiratu calls for urgent action against student violence
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on students in Nabua, Suva, earlier this week. In a statement, Seruiratu says such acts of violence have no place in our soc
Youth are spending more time on mobile games - Mazey
Concerns have been raised about the increasing time young people are spending on mobile games, which is limiting their participation in physical activities. Fiji National Sports Commission CEO, Peter Mazey highligh
Nalumisa offers new hope to Suva’s street youths after emotional talanoa session
Some youths living on the streets of Suva have been given a new hope in life after their meeting with Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa while he was walking in Thurston Garden. Nalumisa says while walkin
140 youths living on Suva streets
A recent profiling exercise by the Ministry of Youth and Sports has identified 140 youths living on Suva streets, including 40 women and eight children under the age of 10. Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukur
Concerns mount over rising youth loitering, glue sniffing and begging in Suva City
Concerned citizens are speaking out about the increasing number of youths loitering on the streets, highlighting their disruptive behavior, including smoking marijuana, sniffing glue and using illegal substances in the
Naseyani youths fending off crime with rugby - Rainima Rareba
Due to the rise in crime and other illegal activities involving youths in the community, the Naseyani and Nananu youths have taken the initiative to form a team know as Taikita redirecting their focus toward sports and
Drug rehabilitation centre in Lautoka opens doors to help Fiji's drug-addicted youth and adults
A drug rehabilitation centre has been running in Lololo, Drasa in Lautoka that provides an opportunity to regenerate hope within reach of every person struggling with an addiction to drugs. Adults and Teen Challeng
Eco Guardians empower youths to advocate for a pollution-free future
The Eco Guardians Fiji organization advocates for a pollution-free environment, with youths playing a key role as community change-makers. Chief Executive Officer Joanna Caine says there is a need to transform the
33 youths from Viseisei Village participate in mental health awareness
33 youths from Viseisei Village are participating in a transformative training program including topics such as mental health awareness, human trafficking and cyberbullying. This training is organised by the Minist