An Australian airline had sent support staff to Fiji after crew member were assaulted and robbed in the Pacific nation while celebrating in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

As New Year celebrations continue, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is urging motorists to remain cautious and drive responsibly.

Villagers in Nauluvatu and Namuka, Nakelo Tailevu, are welcoming the New Year with a focus on family, safety, and community.

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has reported an increase in clients seeking counselling this year, with over 3,000 women reaching out for support.

Nurses are working long hours in high-risk environments, leading to physical and emotional exhaustion, putting their mental health in focus.

The International Federation of Red Cross has been training young people in the Pacific, including Fiji, to equip them with the skills to manage community-based programs focused on climate adaptation.

Drug-Free World Fiji has conducted a pilot program within the Fiji Correctional Services to educate offenders on the dangers of drug abuse and help them build better futures.

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection warning all parents and guardians to avoid using or exploiting children which can put them in harm’s way.

As the school holidays continues, parents are being urged to keep a lookout and be aware of the movements of their children.

Police have arrested three men in connection with illicit drugs after separate incidents in Lautoka and Suva.

From managing public safety to responding to incidents of violence and tackling drug-related issues, the police force faced numerous complex situations last year.

A five-year analysis by the National Fire Authority has identified the festive season as a time when residential fires typically peak.