Year 13 English highest scorer aims to become the first doctor in her family
Fiji’s Year 13 English highest scorer, Ishita Charan, is now setting her sights on an even bigger goal — becoming the first doctor in her family.The 19-year
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Nakauvadra High School prefects urged to lead with integrity and responsibility
The newly appointed prefects of Nakauvadra High School in Rakiraki were urged to lead with integrity, service, and accountability.This was highlighted by the Minister for
Young girls inspired to explore science and technology to shape Fiji’s future
High school students from Suva were inspired and empowered at the University of the South Pacific’s Global Women’s Breakfast 2026 event encouraging young wo
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
Instead of drugs people should dedicate themselves to spiritual development - Dr Maharaj
General Practitioner Dr Rajesh Maharaj says instead of indulging in drugs, alcohol, kava and smoking, people should dedicate themselves to spiritual development, co
NFL to touchdown in Fiji later this week
The National Football League has announced it will touchdown in Fiji later this week as part of its continued efforts to grow the game internationally and expand its p
Lautoka Central Head Boy advocating for drug-free and responsible living
Lautoka Central College Head Boy, Deevansh Singh is urging students to stay away from drugs and take greater responsibility in protecting the environment during the schoo
10,025 iTaukei students supported through TLTB's education assistance
Since 2024, the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) has helped 10,025 iTaukei students through its Early Withdrawal Minors Education Assistance, which allows access to lea
Swami Vivekananda ex-scholars calls for mandatory school bag checks and sniffer dogs at bus stops
The Swami Vivekananda Ex-Scholars Association is calling on all schools to introduce daily mandatory bag checks, including checks of shoes, to prevent drugs being brou
Address youth drug use during Maha Shivratri - Singh
With Hindus around Fiji celebrating the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri today, Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts, Charan Jeath Sin
Fijian Flying Circus jets out to NZ for Fringe Fest and Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival
The Fijian Flying Circus today marks a historic milestone as they depart Fiji for their very first New Zealand tour, carrying with it the energy, spirit and mana of Fiji
Vanua o Vuda imposes 8-month ban on alcohol, yaqona, drugs and tobacco for those 45 and under
The Vanua o Vuda has introduced a 8-month ban on the consumption of alcohol, yaqona, drugs, and tobacco and for those aged 45 and under, after witnessing the impact of
Counter Narcotics Bill: Youth leaders raise concerns over enforcement capacity, public trust and transparency
Youth leaders and former Youth Parliamentarians are raising serious concerns about enforcement capacity, public trust, transparency, and rehabilitation during public cons
Learn from elders or risk early death, Health Minister warns youth
Young people must learn from the mistakes of their elders or face continuing Fiji’s growing non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis.This stark warning was delivered
Nasinu youths trained to tackle waste and health issues
Youths in Nasinu are being equipped to lead change in their communities through a groundbreaking one-week training programme focused on waste management, health, social i
Lautoka students awarded Westpac education grants for empowering young girls
Several students from Lautoka were recognised as recipients of the 2025 Westpac Women and Girls Education Grant, with support from teachers and families described as inst
Fruit trees and seedlings strengthen self-sufficiency at Veilomani Boys Home
The Veilomani Boys Home in Ba has received a significant boost to its food security and wellbeing with the donation of 750 eggplant and chilli seedlings, along with the p
YADRA Enterprise helps youths transition away from street life
A Nadi community initiative helping young people leave street life behind through care, skills training and employment has received support from the relevant
Tabuya urges BYU students to return and help build Fiji’s future
Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya says Fiji urgently needs skilled graduates to help address rising social challenges, including increasing HIV cases, youth drug addi
33 students honoured with certificates as Warli Art Workshop wraps up
33 students were honoured with graduation certificates at the Fiji Museum after completing a three-day Warli Art Workshop, which celebrated creativity, cultural connectio
19-yr-old escapes conviction after stealing mobile phone in Vatuwaqa
A 19-year-old man who stole a mobile phone in Vatuwaqa last year has escaped a prison term and conviction as his 3-month sentence has been suspended for 2 years.Mosese