Rev. Kolivuso calls for love, not condemnation, in Fiji’s drug crisis
A challenge to “put our money where our mouth is†has been stressed by Reverend Manasa Kolivuso as he calls on communities, churches, NGOs and government to i
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16 people charged in relation to $3B cocaine bust further remanded in custody
The 16 people who were involved in relation to the $3 billion Vatia cocaine drug seizure have been further remanded in custody.The 16 people appeared before Ba High
High Court to rule on Magistrates Court’s powers in Yin Qing Qing's case
The issue of whether the Magistrates Court can hear charges relating to proceeds of crime has been raised by Office of the DPP lawyer Eoghn Samisoni in the Rewa Street an
School drug cases slightly increase, tobacco products most common – Naisele
Drug usage by students in school compounds slightly increased from 3,041 cases in 2024 to 3,143 cases in 2025, and it is about 1.5 percent of the total number of students
We have failed our children, rehab centres are needed now - Kuruleca
Serious concerns were raised by the Permanent Secretary for Justice and Acting Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection, Selina Kuruleca, that at lea
Orders issued for Lateef and Zoe Moore to be produced in court
The court has ordered drug convict and former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef and Zoe Maharaj Moore to be produced in court after they failed to appear this mornin
Rabuku calls for more funding for Navy and asset recovery to combat drug trafficking
Fiji has maritime borders that require increased funding, particularly for the Fiji Navy, as well as stronger narcotics diplomacy with countries such as Australia and New
RFMF warns Fiji could become a semi-narco-state in 3–5 years without stronger political action
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is concerned that if there is no political will to have a more aggressive, robust response to the drug problem, Fiji is prone to beco
Ethical leadership and transparency critical in fight against drugs – Serevi
Ethical leadership and transparency at every level of society are critical if Fiji is to combat the growing threat of illicit drugs.Speaking at the National Talanoa Sessi
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
Reverend Kolivuso calls for independent Counter Narcotics Bureau
Reverend Manasa Kolivuso says given the crisis Fiji is facing, there is a need for a completely independent Counter Narcotics Bureau, independent from the Fiji Police
Lateef to take plea on meth charges on March 11th
Former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef will take his plea on March 11th after allegedly being found with methamphetamine last year.Lateef is charged with one co
Fiji drug situation does not warrant police to use firearms – Tudravu
The drug situation in Fiji still does not allow the Fiji Police Force to use firearms.Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this during the press conferenceÂ
National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing and Communications
National Talanoa on Illicit Drugs to be held today in Lami
A National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji will be held today and tomorrow at R.B Harbour Point Convention Centre in Lami.The session builds on
Zoe Moore pleads not guilty to grenade and meth charges
Zoe Maharaj Moore has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to a grenade and methamphetamine possession this morning.She faces one count of unlawful possession of illici
Lateef sentenced to 3 yrs and 8 months for meth and marijuana case
Former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef has been sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison after being convicted of unlawful possession of 9.5 grams of methamphetamine
Police yet to respond if they will appeal Vakarisi's suspended sentence
Police are yet to confirm whether they will appeal Jone Vakarisi's three months sentence, suspended for two years.Vakarisi was earlier found guilty of unlawful possess
2 officers and two civilians remain in custody on meth related offences
Two police officers and two civilians who were charged with methamphetamine-related offences allegedly committed last year have been further remanded in custody. Sevuloni
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
Long-time Lami resident calls for unity to tackle growing drug crisis
A long-time Lami resident is calling for stronger collaboration between government, faith-based organisations and community groups to address what she describes as a grow