Tag: drugs
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26 drug parcels found at Ogea indicate expanding drug transit through Lau waters, raising risk to Lau island communities
Turaga Bale na Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Ratu Tevita Mara has warned that illicit drugs are moving closer to Lau island communities after a spate… Read more
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Lau leaders push formal island-wide protocol for suspected drug parcels to protect children and bolster national response
The turaga na Tui Nayau, Tui Lau Ratu Tevita Mara, told villagers community heads and chiefs across the Lau group have already begun instructing people on… Read more
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Lautoka Ratu Sukuna Day: Fiji Deputy PM warns drugs threaten youth, urges education and community action
Speaking at Churchill Park, Gavoka urged a collective response that goes beyond policing to tackle the root causes of drug use. Read more
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Fiji mobilizes traditional village leaders for grassroots drug prevention in the Western Division
Community leaders, traditional authorities, and security teams gather for a village-level dialogue on preventing drug harm, focusing on early intervention, awareness, and stronger local action. The… Read more
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Suvavou vanua pushes rapid anti-drug by-laws with family-wide removal for offenders
In Suvavou, village leaders are pushing to formalize by-laws as a new line of defense against illicit drugs. Actions will be evidence-based, but the plan hints… Read more
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Fiji’s youth job gap risks social stability as growth fails to deliver opportunities
Fiji’s growth is outpacing job creation for its young people, leaving educated youth without viable paths into work. As economic exclusion grows, concerns rise about rising… Read more
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Australia backs community-led approach to Fiji’s drug and HIV response
Community voices take center stage in Fiji’s fight against drugs and HIV, as leaders explore locally driven, compassionate solutions. A roundtable with faith groups and grassroots… Read more
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Tuvalu Tackles Power Crisis as Rental Generator Arrives and International Aid Bolsters TEC
Tuvalu’s energy crisis is easing, but risks remain as backup power and international support roll in. A late-May rental generator buys time while permanent upgrades and… Read more
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Tuvalu Boosts Grid Resilience as ADB-Backed Backup Generator Arrives and Long-Term Procurement Gets Under Way
Tuvalu is racing to shore up its power system as officials warn vulnerabilities remain even while generators run smoothly. With recent outages traced to distribution faults… Read more
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Coke Games Safety Warning: Parents Urged to Vet Lodging as Suva Braces for Thousands of Students
Thousands head to Suva for the Coke Games as a fresh safety alert highlights off-field risks. Authorities urge vigilant supervision and careful planning of accommodations to… Read more