Labasa now has CCTV cameras installed across the town, connected directly to a central command centre and these systems not only help deter crime but have also play a vital role in solving numerous cases — a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together.
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran highlighted this during the Duavata Festival in Labasa.
Kiran says since 2011, the people of Labasa have united each year to raise funds and awareness for crime prevention.
She says that kind of consistency and dedication is rare — and it deserves national recognition.
Kiran says their unique approach of using community carnivals to promote engagement and raise awareness is both innovative and commendable.
The Minister also highlighted that they have donated a mobile policing caravan and a police vehicle to the Nakorowaiwai Police Post — a tangible result of their fundraising efforts, supporting law enforcement and public safety.
She further says crime is a global issue that doesn’t discriminate by location, status, or age — and drug abuse is not just a criminal matter, but a social crisis that leads to broken homes, violence, and the erosion of moral values.
Kiran adds that the people of Labasa have taken a stand, showing the rest of Fiji what’s possible when a community refuses to stay passive.
