No corporal punishment? expand prisons and rehab centers
If the government is unwilling to reinstate corporal punishment and village by-laws, it would be better for them to expand the Naboro Prison and establish more rehabilita
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Sale of adulterated kava a serious concern, Kava Bill needs to have fines and blacklisting
People continue to raise concerns over the sale of adulterated kava where kava is mixed with other substances, and the Consumer Council of Fiji says with consultations
Consumer Council rejects increase in electricity tariff proposal
The Consumer Council of Fiji has rejected the increase in the electricity tariffs in its current form as the scale of the percentage increases, their inequitable distribu
Nasinu residents raise alarm over children sniffing glue and open sale of drugs
Residents in Nasinu are raising alarm over the growing issue of children openly sniffing glue and drugs being openly sold in their neighbourhoods.Speaking during the Coun
Veteran lawyer says major gap in drug laws, ingredients used to manufacture ice are not illegal
A senior Fiji lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in drug cases has highlighted that he knows of at least five or six methamphetamine houses over the yea
Parker and Carter extend commitment to New Zealand Rugby
Double delight for the Gallagher Chiefs as All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker have extended their commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the club through to the end of
UniFiji backs National Referendum Bill but flags two unconstitutional clauses
The University of Fiji has stated that the National Referendum Bill is firmly based on Section 160 (3–6) of Fiji’s 2013 Constitution, with most clauses supp
PM yet to meet Saukuru, whistleblower asks how Rokoika & Vakalalabure Lawyers were allowed to have office
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has not confirmed when he will meet Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru regarding the business class travel by Saukuru's wife under the Fiji
Nawaikula urges community led and village-based drug prevention frameworks
A stronger, community-driven approach to protecting villages and schools from drugs rooted in prevention and early intervention is being pushed during the Counter Narcoti
Mark Nawaqanitawase heads to Japan as Rugby return confirmed
Australian cross-code international winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will head to Japan to play rugby union for the Saitama Wild Knights later this year.The 25-year-old has sta
Prof. Shameem calls for clear qualifications for Higher Education Commission members
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem stresses the need to clearly outline qualifications for Higher Education Commission members and ensure prope
UniFiji opposes corporal punishment, and calls for national service for people aged 18 to 25
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem has reaffirmed the university's support for the continued prohibition of corporal punishment in schools,
Counter Narcotics Bill: Youth leaders raise concerns over enforcement capacity, public trust and transparency
Youth leaders and former Youth Parliamentarians are raising serious concerns about enforcement capacity, public trust, transparency, and rehabilitation during public cons
81-year-old Mani Lal of Ba robbed at ATM after seeking help to withdraw pension
81-year-old Mani Lal of Vatulaulau Stage 2 Ba was robbed after approaching someone for assistance while trying to withdraw his pension from a BSP Bank ATM last Saturday.H
Fiji Council of Churches to host National Pastoral Response to Drugs Workshop
In response to the growing impact of drug use and addiction across Fiji, the Fiji Council of Churches in partnership with the Pacific Conference of Churches, the Ministry
A touch of home: PNG artisan Catherine Galgal brings tradition to Garden City market
The colours, textures and stories of Papua New Guinea are finding a place at the Garden City market day, thanks to Catherine Galgal, whose handmade products are bringing
Namelimeli Village funds its own development through land leases
The village of Namelimeli in Namosi is driving its own development through funds earned from land leases, with villagers working together to build key infrastructure with
Independent investigation needed into Sports Council, Sports Ministry, FICAC and PM's Office - FCOSS
The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling for full-scale, independent investigations into the Fiji Sports Council, Ministry of Youth and Sports, FICAC, and the Prime
Whistleblower appalled and wants swift justice in Fiji Sports Council matter
The main whistleblower in the Fiji Sports Council case is appalled at the decision made by FICAC to clear the Council CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure and senior staff when reve
Lautoka City Council confirms Churchill Park ready for Drua match
Lautoka City Council says preparations are progressing well as planned for today’s match at Churchill Park, where the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will take on the S
Crusaders head North for final pre-season match with Blues
The Crusaders are heading north this week to Takapuna Rugby Club at Onewa Domain, Auckland to face the Blues 6 on February in our second and final pre-season match before