youth
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Vaping linked to cancer risk in NZ study, prompting calls for stricter regulation and youth protections
New findings suggest vaping may carry a measurable cancer risk, especially when used beyond smoking cessation. Heating vape liquids can generate toxic byproducts like formaldehyde and acrolein. While vaping is likely less harmful than smoking, the exact risk remains unquantified, prompting calls for precaution and tighter controls—especially to curb youth use.
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Fiji HIV: 68% of New Infections in 15–40-Year-Olds, Health Officials Urge Routine Testing
New health data show HIV infections in Fiji are increasingly occurring among the country’s young and economically active—shaping a critical call for routine testing. With stigma keeping many from seeking care, officials emphasize early diagnosis and accessible treatment as essential steps to curb transmission and protect households.
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Nakasi Youth Volleyball Tourney Kicks Off at Qeledamu Court, Urges Upgraded Facility
Nakasi’s grassroots volleyball got a big boost as a one-day tournament brought together local teams for on-court action plus life-skills sessions. Organisers say the event helps build momentum ahead of a June competition and highlights the push to upgrade the Qeledamu facility. A snapshot of a community rallying around sport and youth development.
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Amputee’s faith-driven recovery inspires Fiji Easter youth to reject drugs
From a life‑changing moment to renewed purpose, this personal account shows how faith and family can steer a life away from despair. A candid warning about the lure of drugs and a powerful testament to resilience, it speaks to anyone facing dark hours and hard choices.
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Fiji Archbishop Urges Love and Belonging to Shield Youth From Drugs
An Easter message reframes youth substance abuse as a plea for love, belonging, and steady guidance. Behind every drug issue, a hunger for connection, he says, and the remedy lies in sustained mentoring from families, churches, and communities.
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Fiji Museum Launches Multi-Week Veiqaravi Vakavanua Protocol Workshop for Youth
More than 20 Fijian youths are taking part in a multi-week program to revive traditional protocol and language through hands-on training and theatre. Led by the Fiji Museum with key partners, the initiative aims to empower the next generation to carry ceremonial duties with confidence.
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Saint Ann Primary’s under-10 girls reach the Suva Primary Schools Netball final after 10-0 semifinal victory
Saint Ann Primary’s under-10 netball team has carved out a new chapter in Suva, storming into the finals with a dominant semifinal. A blistering 10-0 display and a week of focused prep hint at a season that’s just getting started.
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Fiji’s fastest-growing HIV outbreak hits street youths amid drug crisis
On Fiji’s streets, a 14-year-old’s case crystallizes a rapidly escalating HIV crisis. His story highlights how vulnerable youths fall through care nets, prompting urgent calls for targeted testing, treatment, and social support.
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Nasinu Council Urges Youth to Stand for Local Office Ahead of September Elections
Nasinu’s town council is urging young people to step into leadership as September elections approach. Officials say fresh, tech-savvy perspectives could redefine local governance and accelerate digital change at the municipal level. What new ideas might the next generation bring to Nasinu’s development?
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Labasa to Host Fiji’s National Primary Schools Netball Championship at Subrail Park from April 27 to May 1
Labasa is gearing up for a landmark week as Fiji’s national primary schools netball championship returns to the North. Subrail Park will host rising talent from across the country, promising a showcase of the sport’s next generation and community excitement.