The Fiji Police Force is eying collaboration with the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and its supporting arms to curb rising social issues in the country.

Calls are growing for stronger moral values to be integrated into Fiji’s education system, with faith leaders emphasizing the need for ethical teachings from an early age.

Initiative lead for the Job Discovery Program Nina Tokavou says parents of youth with disabilities are relieved that the program will help their children secure employment and become part of the workforce.

Tropical Disturbance TD09F is expected to enter Fiji waters from the northeast of Vanua Levu by later tomorrow possibly as a Tropical Depression.

For years the Fiji Police Force has acted as mediators, counsellors, and guardians, offering second chances to young offenders.

A new fire station in the Natadola area is set to improve emergency response times, addressing the high number of fire incidents and road accidents along the Sigatoka-Nadi corridor.

The Green Climate Fund has approved a historic grant of US$103.2 million to enhance multi-hazard early warning systems in seven climate-vulnerable countries including Fiji.

Police are ramping up efforts to disrupt the drug supply chain, conducting numerous raids and arrests across all five policing divisions this past week.

Police are seeking information about two missing teenagers.

A strong wind warning remains in force for land areas of the Northern Division, Northeastern parts of Viti Levu as well Yasawa, Mamanuca, Lau, and the Lomaiviti groups.

The Secretariat of the Fiji National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against All Women and Girls has commended the growing shift in attitudes, as more people are standing up, speaking out, and taking action against violence.

Residents in Sakoca, Nasinu, say they want a permanent solution to the water woes they face almost on a daily basis.