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Rise in gender violence linked to drug crimes

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has raised alarming concerns about the escalating rates of gender-based violence in the country, particularly those linked to drug-related crimes.

November 27, 2024 6:47 am
 

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Neglect driving surge in crimes against children

Minister for Children Lynda Tabuya has linked the alarming 39 percent rise in crimes against children last month to parental neglect.

November 27, 2024 6:36 am
 

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Drug and alcohol abuse exacerbates child abuse

In Fiji last year, 1,477 cases of child abuse and neglect were reported, and 68 percent of the cases involved neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse.

November 27, 2024 6:30 am
 

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Termite baiting programme expanded

The cabinet has endorsed theΒ expansion of the termite baiting programme.

November 27, 2024 6:23 am
 

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Fiji to host 9th Pacific Tuna Forum

Fiji is set to host the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in 2025.

November 27, 2024 6:20 am
 

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Savusavu Town Council highlights laxity of authorities

The laxity of authorities to take action on a significant number of issues that remain unsolved has been highlighted by the Savusavu Town Council.

November 27, 2024 6:17 am
 

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Community led solution is vital: Catanasiga

Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga is calling on the government to strengthen its ability to push for change at home to meet the needs of the people.

November 27, 2024 6:06 am
 

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Gavoka calls for collective action on disaster resilience

Disaster resilience is not the responsibility of governments alone.

November 27, 2024 5:57 am
 

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DPM Kamikamica joins global cooperative leaders in India

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica is representing Fiji at the Global Launch of International Year of Cooperatives 2025 in India.

November 27, 2024 5:44 am
 

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Workshop focuses on enhancing electoral trust

Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa says trust, nurtured through open dialogue and shared commitment, is a cornerstone of democratic integrity, and this could be fostered through open and constructive discussion.

November 27, 2024 5:36 am
 

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Poor roads endanger commuters

The road leading to the Suva Bus Stand is in critical condition, causing damage to buses and putting the safety of commuters at risk, according to the Fiji Bus Operators Association.

November 26, 2024 5:00 pm
 

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University lecturer resigns amidst alleged sexual harassment claims

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.

November 26, 2024 4:55 pm

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