Taina Basiyalo 
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The Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl Joint Secretariat Committee continued its Drug-Free Fiji awareness campaign and village engagement programme at Wailevu Village in Macuata.
The programme brought together representatives from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, the Fiji Police Force, CJ Patel and the Ministry of Justice to discuss the dangers of illegal drugs and ways to build safer communities.
Discussions focused on parents’ roles in protecting children, children’s rights, and the harmful effects of drug use on individuals, families and communities.
Villagers were encouraged to strengthen family and community ties and work together to address drugs and related social issues.
The campaign’s message was clear: ‘Say No to Drugs’.
Village Chief Ratu Sitiveni Niumataiwalu welcomed the initiative, saying he was proud to see the RFMF and Fiji Police Force working together.
He stressed the importance of collective action to tackle the drug problem and protect the well-being of families and communities.
The engagement is part of the broader Drug-Free Fiji initiative under the 2026 Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl Competition, which aims to raise awareness and encourage action towards a safer, healthier and drug-free Fiji.
