FWCC condemns corporal punishment and calls for stronger protection of children
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre strongly condemns any form of corporal punishment in schools and reiterates that violence against children can never be justified un
Tag: Children
Police can prosecute parents for negligence if their children live on the streets - Kuruleca
Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection Selina Kuruleca says Police can now prosecute parents for negligence if their children continue to live on t
East Wing lift at CWM Hospital out of service again due to mechanical fault, repairs underway
The East Wing lift at the CWM Hospital, which was repaired on the 12th of this month, is once again out of operation due to a mechanical fault.fijivillage News has receiv
Children urged to keep faces clean to prevent trachoma
Students of Maloku Primary and Kindergarten School in Moala, Lau, are being encouraged to maintain proper facial hygiene as part of ongoing efforts to prevent the spread
Rising dental issues among children a growing concern - Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has raised concerns over the increasing number of dental problems among children in Fiji, warning that the country’s
Para-athletes to compete at Coca-Cola Games for the first time - Athletics Association GS Colati
For the first time, para-athletes will compete in the Coca-Cola Games this year, marking a historic step towards greater inclusivity in secondary school athletics in Fiji
Coca-Cola Games Grand Stand ticket price increases to $60 to support young athletes
Ticket prices for the grandstand at this year’s Coca-Cola Games will increase to $60 for all three days, with the additional funds set to support Fiji’s sec
4,081 Back to School assistance applications flagged for verification
With Term 1 well underway,the Ministry of Finance says 4,081 applications for the Back to School assistance programme were identified with issues, including duplicate
Beacon Learning Centre’s Fruity Whimsy event blends fun activities with autism awareness
Raising awareness about autism and promoting inclusivity for children with special needs was a key focus during the “Fruity Whimsy†event organised by Beacon
Police investigate alleged hot water attack on 15-Year-Old in Lautoka
A 15-year-old boy is admitted at the Intensive Care Unit at the Lautoka Hospital after he was allegedly attacked by two people who poured hot water on him on Monday. T
All schools will be closed today
All schools across Fiji will be closed today, as heavy rain and flooding continue to affect parts of the country. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has announced the
Condom use needs to increase, we need the needle syringe programmes now - Dr Mitchell
21 percent of people living in Fiji do not use condoms when they should, and families are not having this conversation.This sobering reality was highlighted by Dr Jason M
Govt turned its back on us - Seek to Save Ministry youth rep
A lot of times we have asked assistance from the government, and many times they have turned their back on us. This was the blunt message delivered by Elia Berabi, a yout
Rishikul Head Boy and Head Girl take strong stand against drugs
Newly inducted Head Boy Dhruv Avishal Prasad and Head Girl Shreenithi Ratna Sami of Rishikul Sanatan College are taking a strong stand against drug use as they step into
Free heart checks carried out for 1,487 children at Dilkusha Primary
A total of 1,487 free heart screenings were conducted for children by Shree Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital Fiji during an outreach programme at Dilkusha
Police clarify circumstances surrounding viral child recovery video
Police have clarified the events surrounding a viral video showing the recovery of two children from their mother, urging the public to understand the full context before
Dr Maharaj calls for no phone use for children under age of 2
General Practitioner Dr Rajesh Maharaj says the rule for babies less than two years old is that no mobile phones should be used whatsoever.He has highlighted this a
Women and rural communities hit hardest by Pacific eye health crisis
Approximately 1.2 million people in the Pacific live with visual impairment, including 39,000 who are blind. This was highlighted by the Minister for Women and Children S
Misunderstood human rights puts children at risk - Lewaravu
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is sounding the alarm over persistent public misunderstandings about human rights, warning that misinterpretation
16-year-old boy tied up, threatened with a cane knife and forced to inhale marijuana is a serious act of violence - Kiran
The alleged bullying and abuse of a 16-year-old boy captured in a video circulating on social media has sparked national concern, with authorities describing the incident
Kiran pleads with Fiji to protect children as ODPP figures reveal widespread abuse
One child abused is one too many, and the latest statistics released by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) paint a deeply disturbing picture of sexu