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Fiji · FijiOn March 20, 1990, a Rakiraki student was washed away by strong currents as floods hit the district, cutting off roads, halting traffic and forcing the early closure of schools and shops. The Fiji Times reported on the following day that, Saimoni Nakacia, 17, of Vatukacevaceva Village was swimming in a river near the village when he went missing. Villagers were out in force near the scene as well as further downstream near Naqoro, carrying out a…See the Story
Back in History | Boy, 17, missing
Fiji · FijiMore than 30 students of Ro Delainamako Primary School participated in a mangrove restoration program on Wednesday to commemorate World Mangrove Day. During the event, the Year 7 and Year 8 students of the Naboro-based primary school were taught the importance of mangrove ecosystems, impact of mangrove degradation and how to conserve mangrove ecosystems. The awareness session was followed by a mangrove restoration exercise at Kalokolevu Village.…See the Story
Mangroves to boost village initiative
Fiji · FijiThrough sheer hard work, Pareshwar Singh overcame challenges and accomplished his goal. In doing so, he stepped into his late father’s big shoes and realised his old man’s dream of becoming a lawyer. The 23-year-old resident of Deepwater Settlement in Korovou, Tailevu, was raised by his grandparents and father. Tragedy struck when he lost his dad to heart attack during the first week of his tertiary studies at the University of the South Pacific…See the Story
Keeping a promise to dad
Fiji · FijiDrug Free World Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu says there is growing concern about polysubstance use in the country, which involves using two or more drugs at the same time. Ms Volatabu told The Fiji Times online news portal, The Lens@177, the issue was one of her key findings of various outreach programs. “I’ve been spending a few days in prisons, going to St Giles and churches and in the community,” she said. “What I’m seeing is, it’s all across…See the Story
Volatabu warns of escalating polysubstance use
Fiji · FijiDrug Free World Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu believes the Government should look into existing structures for potential rehabilitation centres. In an interview with The Fiji Times online news portal, The Lens@177, Ms Volatabu said existing structures such as Fulton College in Tailevu should be considered rehabilitation facilities. “You look across the country to see what structure is already in place but hasn’t been used,” she said. “One thing t…See the Story
Fulton College suggested as potential rehab centre
Catholic Church · FijiDrug Free World Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu has expressed support for Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, the head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, in his appeal for social analysis. Ms Volatabu told The Fiji Times online news portal, The Lens@177, that it was critical for the Government to conduct a social analysis to understand the root cause of all social ills, including drug abuse. “We did the first sampling in 2019 about the ‘why’,” she said. “I wa…See the Story
Chong’s appeal gains support
Fiji · FijiThe presence of a drug crisis in the country has prompted Drug Free World Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu to advocate for the implementation of the National Counter Narcotic Strategy. “We need to do something within the next 12 months because the crisis is here right now,” said Ms Volatabu during an interview on The Fiji Times online news portal, The Lens@177. “This narcotics strategy needs to be implemented, and I know there is an action plan in p…See the Story
‘Enforce the narcotics strategy’
Fiji · FijiDrug Free World Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu has stressed the need for authorities to better monitor the sale and distribution of pseudoephedrine in the country. During an interview on The Fiji Times online news portal, The Lens@177 yesterday, Ms Volatabu said cold medicine, pseudoephedrine — a precursor to methamphetamine-was easily available to consumers even without a prescription. She also called on members of the public to be cautious about…See the Story