Faith leaders join government push to tackle drugs and crime
As the fight against drugs intensifies in Fiji, the Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua continued his direct engagement with faith leaders yesterda
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Mataqali Boutolu urges Police Post in Yasawa village to combat drug issue
The Mataqali Boutolu from Yasawa believes one solution to a drug-free village is to establish a police post in the area.42-year-old Aporosa Lesaqele says they have been u
Tacirua East residents still concerned over loitering youths after a spate of burglaries
Residents of Tacirua East are still concerned after a spate of break-ins which occurred within the space of two days around their area last week.The residents say they se
18-year-old student in Nadi dies after being run over by vehicle
An 18-year-old student in Nadi died early yesterday morning after being run over by a vehicle. Police say that the student, who was allegedly drunk, is believed to have b
Another 7 expected to be charged in relation to $3B Vatia cocaine bust
Another 7 people are expected to be charged in relation to the $3B Vatia cocaine bust.Police have clarifed after many requests by fijivillage News that no drugs were foun
15 police officers commended after returning from UN peacekeeping missions
15 police officers who have just returned from tour of duty to three United Nations Peacekeeping Missionsv have been commended for their dedication and professionalism
Two die in tragic Nakasi house fire
Two people have tragically passed away in a house fire at Matana Street in Nakasi last night.Police investigators are still at the scene this morning.They are yet to retr
Tacirua East residents raise burglary concerns - 4 homes hit in 2 days
Concerns are being raised by Tacirua East residents after four homes were broken into over the last few days while Police say they can confirm 2 burglary reports.Despite
16-year-old boy drowns while swimming with friends in Narewa River
A 16-year-old boy has drowned while swimming in Narewa River in Nadi.Police say the boy was swimming with friends when the incident occurred yesterday. His frien
15-year-old student dies following vehicle accident in Nadi
A 15-year-old boy has passed away following an accident in Nadi.Police say the 15-year-old, along with seven other students, was travelling towards Nadi from Nausori High
Police investigating thefts reported across Bau Island, Vatulasawa, and Namuka
Several thefts were reported across Bau Island tueday morning, affecting boat owners and villagers. According to villagers, a boat and engine were stolen from Vatulasa
6 charged after AUD$780M Vatia cocaine bust
Following the drug bust in the Vatia Waters last Friday, five people have been charged in connection with the seizure of 2,630 parcels of cocaine during a coordinated rai
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Following the drug bust in the Vatia Waters last Friday, five people have been charged in connection with the seizure of 2,630 parcels of cocaine during a coordinated rai
Body of 50-year-old man found along Tulahewa River bank
The body of the 50-year-old man who went missing in the Tulahewa River last week has been found.Police say his body was discovered along the bank of the Tulahewa River, a
Woman killed in Savusavu vehicle collision
A woman in her 60s from Buca Village has passed away after a head-on-collision near Nasue Settlement in Vunilagi, Savusavu. Police say the woman was a passenger in a vehi
Police, RFMF to form Joint Task Force to combat drugs threats
Following consultations with key stakeholders and the Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Minister Ioane Naivalurua has authorised the Commissioner of the Fiji Pol
19-yr-old drowns after falling into Wailevu River, Labasa
A 19-year-old man from Wailevu, Labasa is believed to have drowned while fishing at the Wailevu River.Police say the man was fishing by the banks of the river, when
Fibreglass boat incident under investigation
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji extends its sympathy to all passengers and families affected by the recent maritime incident involving a fibreglass boat that was
Concerns raised over rising hit-and-run cases, police call for driver responsibility
Concerns are being raised over the increasing number of hit-and-run cases, with Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Aporosa Lutunauga urging the public and drivers to take
6 in custody including 4 South American nationals after seizure of more than 100 bags of cocaine
Four South American nationals and two Fijians are in police custody following an early morning drug raid in Vatia waters, north of Viti Levu, between Ba and Tavua.Commiss
Remanded alleged murderer Rihaal Kumar fails to appear in court
A production order has been issued by the Suva High Court for 18-year-old high school student, Rihaal Kumar, who allegedly murdered Sharuf Shaakir Khan at a Suva apartmen