Labour Party stresses high youth unemployment affecting economic revival
Social statistics related to youth are grim, if not alarming, with 24 percent of young people aged 15-24 classified as NEET – meaning they are not in school, not i
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739 youths in prison - Dausiga
A total of 739 youths are currently serving time in prison, out of the total 1,654 inmates nationwide. Director of Rehabilitation, Education, and Training, Superintend
Naivalurua urges Taveuni youth to rise and make a difference
The Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua is urging the youth of Taveuni to “rise with the first light and make it count.†While speaking to more than 40
Youth Parliament calls for National Youth Rehabilitation Programme to tackle rising drug abuse and HIV
The 2025 Fiji Youth Parliament today witnessed a strong call from the education sector for urgent government action to establish a National Youth Rehabilitation Programme
Bau Island steps up fight against drugs to protect youths
We don’t want to see our youth end up in prison. That is the message from Tunitoga Jack Aisea Komaitai, who is leading the charge in the battle against drugs on
Saukuru inspires Rotuma youth to choose growth over addiction
Your future is far too valuable to be stolen by addiction. This has been shared by the Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru during the Rotuma Youth Festival yest
Balbir Singh wins Youth Entrepreneur Award for second year running
Winning the Youth Entrepreneur Award two years in a row is a proud and humbling moment for Balbir Singh, a leading figure in Fiji’s farming and agribusiness commu
From streets to success: Aruka Fiji celebrates graduation of pioneer batch of 12
12 marginalized struggling individuals have been given the opportunity to earn a respectful living through Aruka Fiji's 12 module programme. Aruka Fiji, a Suva-based n
Lautoka Youth Group promotes cleanliness through clean-up campaign around Fiji
The One Nation Our People Youth Foundation is promoting a safer environment through clean-up campaigns as they collected rubbish around Lovu Seaside in Lautoka yesterday
Former Lautoka Muslim College students changing lives through youth foundation
Nearly 10,000 families have received food, medical aid and livelihood support through a group of former Lautoka Muslim College students who turned their small act of kind
Tuatua Youth to benefit from new multipurpose court
This court is more than a sports facility; it is a platform for our youth to develop their skills, build character, and dream big. This is the sentiment shared by the
Lautoka youths inspire hope through prayer and kindness
Against the concerns over youth involvement in crime, students from the Assembly of God Mt Zion Cathedral Sunday School are changing the narrative by publicly praising Go
Seruiratu calls for urgent action against student violence
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on students in Nabua, Suva, earlier this week. In a statement, Seruiratu says
Youth are spending more time on mobile games - Mazey
Concerns have been raised about the increasing time young people are spending on mobile games, which is limiting their participation in physical activities. Fiji Natio
Nalumisa offers new hope to Suva’s street youths after emotional talanoa session
Some youths living on the streets of Suva have been given a new hope in life after their meeting with Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa while he was walking in
140 youths living on Suva streets
A recent profiling exercise by the Ministry of Youth and Sports has identified 140 youths living on Suva streets, including 40 women and eight children under the age of 1
Concerns mount over rising youth loitering, glue sniffing and begging in Suva City
Concerned citizens are speaking out about the increasing number of youths loitering on the streets, highlighting their disruptive behavior, including smoking marijuana, s
Naseyani youths fending off crime with rugby - Rainima Rareba
Due to the rise in crime and other illegal activities involving youths in the community, the Naseyani and Nananu youths have taken the initiative to form a team know as T
Drug rehabilitation centre in Lautoka opens doors to help Fiji's drug-addicted youth and adults
A drug rehabilitation centre has been running in Lololo, Drasa in Lautoka that provides an opportunity to regenerate hope within reach of every person struggling with an
Eco Guardians empower youths to advocate for a pollution-free future
The Eco Guardians Fiji organization advocates for a pollution-free environment, with youths playing a key role as community change-makers. Chief Executive Officer Joan
33 youths from Viseisei Village participate in mental health awareness
33 youths from Viseisei Village are participating in a transformative training program including topics such as mental health awareness, human trafficking and cyberbullyi