A lecturer at the University of the South Pacific has resigned amidst claims that he sexually harassed more than 30 female students over the past three years.

A growing number of young females are being reported in relation to drug-related cases and primary school students are now involved in the illicit trade, sparking concerns by authorities.

Fiji recorded 552 new HIV cases in the first six months of this year, and Family Health Unit Head Dr. Rachel Devi is urging parents and guardians to openly speak to teenagers about making better life choices.

The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling on the government and the Fiji Displacement and Relocation Taskforce to reimburse the cost they incurred for timber milling for the relocation of Cogea Village in Bua.

Fiji Gas hosted a groundbreaking hydrogen dual-fuel generator demonstration at the Lautoka depot today, in partnership with Obayashi Corporation from Japan and Halcyon Power of New Zealand.

Crimes against children increased by 39 percent in October, with 90 female and 78 male victims, and 100 percent of perpetrators being male family members.

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has received three complaints of alleged human rights breaches concerning police.

KPMG Fiji has been participating in Wear It Black, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about gender-based violence and the importance of standing together in support of safer communities.

A number of recommendations and views are being offered regarding steps that should be taken to punish drug offenders in the country, with some calling for the introduction of the death penalty.

The Fiji Police Force says it concurs with the idea of carrying out spot checks in schools.

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Senior Counsellor Advocate, Ilisapeci Maria, says societal attitudes must change and there should be a comprehensive approach to addressing violence against women and children.

There has been a report of an alleged electrocution incident at the Fijian Holdings Limited Tower which is under construction in Suva.