COMPOL says increase in crimes against children in this country is a great concern
The increase in crimes against children in this country is a great concern.That is the message from Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu as he spoke about the crime
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Save the Children Fiji calls for urgent reforms as child survivor withdraws from alleged rape case
“Justice delayed for a child survivor is justice denied.â€This is the message from Save the Children Fiji CEO Shairana Ali, following reports that a child surv
Serevi inspires children to work hard, have faith and self-belief
7s rugby legend Waisale Serevi is urging children to work hard, never give up and to believe in themselves. While speaking during the Fiji Institute of Chartered Ac
5,000 child abuse cases were reported between 2021 and 2023 - Kiran
5,000 child abuse cases were reported between 2021 and 2023, with more than half of victims under the age of 12.Minister for Children, Sashi Kiran highlighted this during
Police urge parents to strengthen communication with children ahead of school holidays
Police are urging parents and guardians to strengthen communication with their children and know who their friends are as the school holidays approach.This comes after tw
Police issue stern warning after Nadi incident involving children and youths
Serious concerns have been raised after an incident in Nadi where hundreds of children and youths are seen loitering at night and a brawl also taking place.Some of the yo
3-yr-old boy drowns in Taveuni
A three-year-old boy has drowned in the sea after he was allegedly left alone at his home in Welagi Village in Taveuni. Police say his guardian went to the shop and
Sai Sanjeevani Hospital marks 4th anniversary with over 445 free heart surgeries, expands services
More than 445 life-saving heart surgeries and 50,000 echocardiograms have been delivered free of charge as the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital marks
$3 million cath lab boosts heart care as services expand at Sri Sathya Sai Hospital
A $3 million Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory has opened at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Nasese, extending their services to adults as we
Mahendra and Maya Tappoo receive highest civilian honour for their leadership
Mahendra Tappoo and Maya Tappoo have been recognized as Companions of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian honour, during a special investiture ceremony at State House
Radrodro says climate change now a major education challenge
Fiji’s education system is being reshaped to better respond to climate change, with Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro stressing the urgent need for climate-sma
Rooster partners with WOWS Kids Fiji to support children with cancer
Rooster Poultry (Pte) Limited has announced a new three-year partnership with WOWS Kids Fiji, committing $45,000 in cash and in-kind to support children diagnosed with ca
Schools to reopen for classes tomorrow
All schools will reopen tomorrow.Schools were closed from last Monday, 6 April, due to Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.Some schools were also used as evacuation centres during th
Human Rights Commission calls for views on rights of children with disabilities
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on communities, families, caregivers, and stakeholders nationwide to submit their views for a landmark
1,414 students with autism enrolled across Fiji’s education system
A total of 1,414 students with autism are currently enrolled across Fiji’s education system.The update was shared as Fiji joined the global community in observing
Over 2,000 Fijians upskilled through Westpac financial literacy training
More than 2,000 Fijians across the Central, Northern and Western Divisions have been upskilled through free financial literacy training by Westpac Fiji in the past six mo
Parents urged to value children as Palm Sunday celebrations unite families in faith
We should ensure that children are made to feel valued, and parents must understand the important role they play in raising a child.This is the heartfelt message from Cal
Rev Turagavou encourages children to grow in faith, love and hope
The President of the Methodist Church in Fiji, Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou is encouraging children to grow in faith, love, and hope as they take part in Palm Sunday cel
FWCC condemns corporal punishment and calls for stronger protection of children
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre strongly condemns any form of corporal punishment in schools and reiterates that violence against children can never be justified un
Police can prosecute parents for negligence if their children live on the streets - Kuruleca
Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection Selina Kuruleca says Police can now prosecute parents for negligence if their children continue to live on t
East Wing lift at CWM Hospital out of service again due to mechanical fault, repairs underway
The East Wing lift at the CWM Hospital, which was repaired on the 12th of this month, is once again out of operation due to a mechanical fault.fijivillage News has receiv