181 cases of illicit drugs recorded last month
181 cases of illicit drugs were recorded by the Fiji Police Force last month with 176 related to the unlawful possession of illicit drugs and 5 cases of unlawful cultivat
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Tragic Drug Case: Year 8 student dies after sniffing glue
As drug cases become a growing threat and disaster in schools and the society, one of the worst cases from last year has been highlighted where a Year 8 student died afte
M-Supply should fix shortage of medicines and blood reagents – Dr Tudravu
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Jemesa Tudravu says their new management system called M-Supply, which they rolled out last December should be able to fix the issues of
Commission concerned about cases of alleged Police brutality, 3 complaints received
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is seriously concerned regarding cases of alleged police brutality as in recent days, they have received three c
Warning bells again as Saint Giles Hospital cannot cater for the amount of people admitted due to lack of space
Drug abuse among many young people is a major contributor to Saint Giles Hospital’s current capacity issues as the hospital can only assist 100 people. Thatâ
13-year-old student passes away following Tacirua accident
A 13-year-old student has died following an accident along Princes Road in Tacirua yesterday afternoon. Director Traffic, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mitieli
Director of Immigration and Manager Passports suspended pending full investigations
The Director of Immigration and Manager Passports have been suspended pending investigations at the Department of Immigration. This has been confirmed by Minister for
Investigations continue regarding woman found dead at Suva Hotel
Police are working on identifying the woman who was found dead at a hotel in Suva this morning. They say the victim was a guest, and investigators are working on conf
From banking to fitness : Michael Prasad opens gym in Suva to tackle NCDs
34 year old Michael Prasad who transitioned from working in a bank to starting his own business, is now running a fitness centre called Evolve Fitness, as a beacon of ho
Two women killed in domestic violence cases this year - Ali
Two women lost their lives this year alone at the hands of their husbands while 53 women have lost their lives over the past 11 years. Fiji Women’s Crisis Centr
Heavy Rain Alert now in force for Viti Levu and nearby smaller islands
A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies slow
Police investigate teacher's sexual assault allegation
A teacher’s allegation that he was sexually assaulted by another teacher while accompanying him at a workshop during the school holidays in May is being investiga
Woman found dead at Suva hotel
A woman’s body has been found in a hotel in Suva this morning. Police have confirmed this to fijivillage News. They say their crime scene investigators are c
USP Council to meet today and tomorrow to address concerns expressed about human resource decisions and processes
The University of the South Pacific Council is expected to meet today and tomorrow to address concerns expressed about human resource decisions and processes at the USP w
People unite in fight against drugs: Stakeholders and communities called to action
The fight against drugs in our nation requires collaboration among stakeholders, the government, communities, and individuals to make a difference in our lives and work t
2 out 3 of women in every church in Fiji experience domestic violence – Rev. Bhagwan
2 out of 3 women in every church in Fiji experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, and there are uncomfortable truths that need to be heard and talked abo
Kiran defends Fiji delegation’s efforts at COP29 amid criticism from Charan Jeath Singh
Assistant Minister for Women Sashi Kiran has highlighted the commitment and tenacity of the Fijian delegation and has paid tribute to those who have stayed away from thei
Fiji and US sign historic defence agreement to boost security
Fiji and the United States have signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening defence and security ties. The agreem
Preventing violence against women/girls is a national priority - PM
Preventing violence against women and girls is not just a social issue, it is a matter of national importance as violence robs our families of their stability, our commun
Rabuka says some senior officials at Dept of Immigration suspended, no word on Tikoduadua stepping aside
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there has been some suspension of senior officials in relation to the Department of Immigration's possible unauthorised issuance of pa
US to provide US$4.9M in foreign military financing to Fiji
The United States of America will be providing US$4.9 million in foreign military financing to Fiji after Congressional approval. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Aust