Tikoduadua says drugs is a national security issue
With the increasing number of drugs cases and cases of some drug users even raping their mother and sister, the Minister of Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says this is an is
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641 drug-related offences recorded from January to April, 36 were for heroin, cocaine and meth
641 drug-related offences have been recorded during the first four months of this year where 36 were for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine while 505 were associated wit
Dialogue underway to ban Pseudoephedrine in the country
Minister of Health Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu is currently having dialogue with various Ministries and stakeholders regarding the ban of Pseudoephedrine in the country and
Drug test kits could be introduced in school- Radrodro
The Ministry for Education is considering introducing drug testing kits in schools to combat the rising issue of illicit drug use among students. This has been highlig
More than 1,400 marijuana plants seized in Vusasivo
More than 1,400 plants believed to be marijuana were seized from the Vusasivo farming area in the Northern Division. Police say a team from the Tukavesi Police Station
Govt will assess proposal by RFMF on use of firearms to assist Police in certain drug cases - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has echoed sentiments of safety and the need for certain procedures that has to be followed in light of the recent proposal made by the Rep
Acting Director of Substance Abuse Advisory Council to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight
Acting Director of the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council, Josua Naisele will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight. The show will
Counter Narcotics Strategy to be rolled out over the next 12 months in Fiji
After the two-day National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji, the government, Civil Society Organisations, NGOs, faith-based organisations, and the r
3 people arrested following meth seizure in Koronivia
Three men were arrested following a raid in Koronivia where white substances believed to be methamphetamine were seized on Friday night. Assistant Commissioner of Poli
Injectable drugs contribute to 25% of HIV cases this year – Dr Devi
The Ministry of Health has noticed an increase in injectable drugs that contributes to almost 25 percent of HIV cases this year however this needs to be verified further
Talking about drugs 5 years ago would be behind closed doors - Volatabu
Five years ago we could not have this kind of setting, it was behind closed doors, we would not talk about drugs in the church, Vanua, lomani-koro or at home. Drug Fre
The urgency to appoint a new COMPOL is recognized - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the recent conviction of the suspended Commissioner of Police would have, in practice, created a vacancy in the office of t
RFMF’s proposal on use of firearms in law enforcement must be carefully considered - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the use of firearms in law enforcement must be carefully considered, with robust legislative support and clear guidelines t
Drastic increase of patients connected to illicit drug use at Saint Giles Hospital
It is time to act now to deal with the drug problem in the country as facilities like Saint Giles Hospital, which is the only psychiatric hospital in Fiji, is recording a
Ministry of Home Affairs Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs and Substance Use Disorders in Fiji
Related drugs stories: Multi-million dollar hard drug busts in Nadi by Police Drug fight escalates following rising discoveries around FijiAn indepth look into the
RFMF proposes to Govt for use of firearms in tackling drug issues with Police where needed
The pervasive threat of illicit drugs has emerged as a pressing concern, rapidly infiltrating and destabilizing our society therefore the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Drug issues are a major problem in the i-Taukei and Christian community – Tikoduadua
The Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, is urging Christian and i-Taukei community leaders to take action in reducing drug-related crimes, as this is a major probl
Bluetoothing and chemsex are super dangerous - Dr Devi
Head of Family Health from the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Devi says bluetoothing and chemsex are super dangerous and this year alone, they are noticing an increase
Drug use in schools increased to 3,500 cases in the last year - Naisele
Drug use in schools has increased in the past 3 years as in 2021 there were about 2,400 reported cases, in 2022, they were 2,800 cases and last year, it increased to 3,50
We cannot have officers involved in drugs in the Police Force – Acting COMPOL
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has made it clear that the Police Force cannot have officers who are involved in drugs. While speaking at the Responding T
Persons with disabilities at high risk of substance abuse -National Council for Persons with Disabilities
Persons living with disabilities can be at a high risk of substance abuse because of the challenges they face, for instance it can be a coping mechanism for them because