230 teachers to receive Brighter Minds training this year
About 230 teachers from schools across Viti Levu are expected to receive training this year through the Kimaya Brighter Minds program, with around 3,000 students set to b
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Child Welfare Officers conduct street sweeps to protect children from labour exploitation
Child Welfare Officers, accompanied by Labour Officers and Police Officers, are conducting street sweeps to identify children selling goods on the streets unsupervised, p
Fiji records 2,016 new HIV cases and 117 HIV-related deaths in 2025
Fiji recorded 2,016 new HIV cases in 2025, marking a 27 percent increase from the previous year, while 117 people including children have died from HIV related illnesses.
Young athletes turn entrepreneurs to raise money for basketball equipment
A group of teen basketball players used the Muanikau Backyard Bazaar to raise funds for their basketball equipment by selling flavoured sodas.Speaking to fijivillage News
Born in Beijing, 11-year-old Naomi returns to her second home as Junior Cultural Ambassador
A young Fijian girl who was born in Beijing while her father served as a diplomat is preparing to return to the country she still considers a second home after being sele
Morrison urges parents to spend more time with their children
Inspire Pacific founder Ben Morrison is calling on parents to take their roles seriously, saying children and young people today are yearning for quality time with their
Usamate blames Govt for Seaqaqa’s stranded students
Opposition MP Jone Usamate says the ongoing disruption of Rural Service Licence (RSL) transport services in Seaqaqa highlights what he describes as the Government's failu
Papamau sisters set to turn their fashion dreams into reality at Fiji Fashion Week
Two sisters with a shared passion for fashion are set to light up the runway at Fiji Fashion Week this Saturday, proving that sisterhood and style can go hand in hand.Suv
Frank Hilton Organisation Bara Battle launched, 18 teams already registered
What started as a simple late night conversation amongst board members has now grown into a powerful movement bringing together corporate leaders, volunteers, the dipl
Child protection laws expected to come into effect by end of next month
Following the passing of the Child Justice Act and the Child Care and Protection Act in 2024, regulations are still being developed, with the laws expected to come into e
Fiji Children’s Award 2026 to be held on November 20th to honour young changemakers
Children making a positive difference in their families, schools and communities are being encouraged to step into the spotlight, as Vision Fiji launches the Fiji Childre
Kiran calls for stronger support services for vulnerable groups
Gender-based violence and inequality in Fiji remain major concerns, with women continuing to face physical, emotional, psychological and economic harm.Minister for Women,
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
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