1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (185+ words) More than 200 children have been removed from exploitative work and returned to school as efforts to end child labour intensify. Speaking during World Day against Child Labour celebrations, Acting Minister for Employment Filimoni Vosarogo highlighted that child labour continues to…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (245+ words) Fiji Rugby CEO Koli Sewabu with coaches from different participating schools during the launch of the championship yesterday. Fiji Rugby CEO Koli Sewabu encouraged young women across the country who are pursuing rugby to fully commit to the sport, as…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (185+ words) The Methodist Church is launching a new youth initiative as concerns grow over drugs, crime and violence among young people. Church leaders met with the Ministry of i Taukei Affairs to discuss the proposed "BULI VOU" (New Creation) Ministry, a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (836+ words) FBC News More From The FBC New study targets postpartum depression Share A new study is underway to determine the prevalence of postpartum depression in Fiji and identify gaps in maternity care services. The research, led by the Fijian Medical…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (226+ words) The Fiji Teachers Union is calling for a minimum 35 percent increase in the Free Education Grant in the upcoming national budget, warning that current funding fails to cover rising school costs. The grant rates have been frozen since 2014, currently providing…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (232+ words) Young people need trusted relationships and quality time with adults rather than judgement and criticism. This was highlighted by United Nations National Stress Counsellor Saimone Tuni, who says society is often too quick to label and blame young people without…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (211+ words) Young people are no longer asking for a seat at the table but are actively shaping the climate agenda and demanding accountability, according to UNFPA Pacific Director and Representative Bidisha Pillai. Speaking at a youth talanoa ahead of key climate…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (458+ words) Six months into Australia's under-16 social media ban coming into effect, the online safety regulator says it's still too early to call whether platforms are meeting their obligations. Since December, Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, Tik Tok, Twitch, X…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (133+ words) Heavy social media use is increasingly contributing to anxiety and low self-esteem among teenagers. Medical Services Pacific Senior Counsellor Isireli Kidareva says constant comparison with online content can make young people feel inadequate. He adds that cyberbullying, fear of missing…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (241+ words) Farmers in the North are urging the Ministry of Agriculture to prioritise support for people living with disabilities under the proposed Fiji Kava Policy. The call was made during a public consultation at the Labasa Market, where stakeholders supported the…...