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Fiji · FijiITAUKEI Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu has urged chiefs and district representatives present at the Ba Provincial Council meeting to recognise the gravity of the drug abuse problem in Fiji. Mr Vasu said Fiji was going through a challenging time as people had also died from AIDS related to drug abuse. He stressed the need for parents to talk to their children and to pay attention to the advice from the Fiji Police Force. Assistant Police Commissi…See the Story
Call to recognise gravity of drug abuse problem in Fiji
Joe Biden · WashingtonWASHINGTON/CAIRO (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah discussed efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza during a call on Friday, the two sides said. In a statement, the White House said Biden briefed Abdullah on “preparations for a surge in humanitarian assistance during a ceasefire period.” They also discussed reforms to the Palestinian Authority in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and ensuring it has ac…See the Story
Biden, Jordan’s king discuss Gaza ceasefire talks
Marijuana · FijiCocaine and marijuana are the two most consumed drugs on the island of Moala on Lau, said Moala policeman Corporal Biutoka Vuli. Speaking to The Fiji Times on the drug issues affecting the youths on Lau, Corporal Vuli said the most common drugs found on Moala Island were cocaine and marijuana, and it is believed the drugs were being transported to the island by boat or by planes. “It was in 2018 when we first saw cocaine on the shores of one of …See the Story
‘Cocaine, marijuana top consumption on Lau’
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