More people using or selling drugs in schools - Volatabu
Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu says they are seeing an increasing number of people who are using or selling drugs in schools. Volatabu has highlighted th
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You will not finish your tertiary education by staying on drugs - Volatabu
If you think you will finish your tertiary education by staying on drugs, then you will not and you will find yourself in custody or at the Saint Giles Hospital. This
Drug peddlers are targeting children – Volatabu
Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu says drug peddlers are targeting children in Fiji and what is worse is that parents are allowing that to happen. While spe
Volatabu calls on parents to create an environment where children can talk to them about issues
Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu is calling on parents to spend more time on their children and create an environment at home where they can talk about issues
We don’t have an alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre in Fiji - Volatabu
We do not have an alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre in Fiji and the Saint Giles Hospital does not have a programme for drug addicts. This has been highlighted by
Children are counted as the most vulnerable in our society - Tabuya
Children are counted as the most vulnerable in our society, the most removed from any essential services like healthcare. This was stated by Minister for Women, Childr
We are in a crisis in Fiji because of drugs – Volatabu
We need to change and everything needs to happen now and not five or 10 years down the line as we are at a crisis in the country because of the demand for drugs from over
Increase of VAT to 15% for certain items and removal of bus fare subsidy
The 1st of August saw the commencement of the 2023-2024 National Budget. While certain consumers have called for understanding and acceptance of the government’
More than half of our population suffers from anaemia – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu is urging Fijians to grow their food and eat what they grow after he revealed that anaemia is a major public health problem in th
1 out of 3 children on the streets are drug peddlers - Drug-Free World Fiji
Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu has revealed that during their survey conducted in 2019, at least 1 out of 3 children on the streets are drug peddlers. Wh
Ministry of Transport currently reviewing the regulatory framework for base fees
Following concerns raised by Suva and Nausori Taxi Associations on having to continue to pay taxi base fees despite there being an open rank system, Minister for Transpor
Some people call for understanding, while others express frustration and shock at price and bus fare hikes
While certain consumers have called for understanding and acceptance of the government’s policies on VAT and bus fares, some say they have been caught by surprise
Parents, if children don’t feel a sense of belonging at home, they will look outside - Volatabu
Parents play a pivotal role in children’s lives, and they should create a platform where children can easily come to them for any advice or share whatever they are
Don’t use meth, it is highly addictive - Volatabu
Drug Free World Fiji Founder, Kalesi Volatabu is urging all Fijians not to use methamphetamine as means of comforting oneself from the trouble they are going through sinc
People say they have been drastically impacted by increase in VAT and bus fare
People say they have been drastically affected by the 15 percent increase in VAT for those items that are not zero rated and 10 percent subsidy on bus fares while social
Increase in Nurses pay effective from 24th August – Dr. Fong
Good news for nurses as the increase in their pay will be effective from the 24th of this month. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong highlighted this when as
Justice Reddy was a giant amongst men with great vision which became a reality 23 years ago – Prof. Prasad
Good things are not achieved overnight as it will take time but we will get there and we owe this to Justice Jai Ram Reddy. This was the sentiment echoed by Deputy
Dominant first-half performance helps Flying Fijians beat Samoa 33-19
A dominant first half performance by the Fiji Water Flying Fijians side helped them beat Samoa 33-19 in round 2 of the Punjas Pacific Battle Series in Apia this afternoon
Winning medals at the Commonwealth Championship was a dream come true - Dugu
18-year-old Lenyna Rae Dugu says she never thought of competing in a high-level competition such as the Commonwealth Championship in India and winning two medals from thi
We need to break the taboo and highlight the importance of sex education – Rev.Bhagwan
We need to break the taboo and highlight the importance of sex education to our young people. This was a response from the Pacific Conference of Churches General Secre
I’m really worried about the current trend relating to the drug trade which includes primary school students – ACP Driu
The worrying trend where even primary school students have been found with marijuana and methamphetamine is a major concern for the Police as evidence continues to surfac