Fiji is reviewing a new Counter Narcotics Bill aimed at addressing the country’s growing drug problem, with proposals for stricter penalties, including the possibility of the death penalty.
Dr. Rachel Pillay, Fiji’s Head of Family Health at the Ministry of Health, has called on parents to take a more active role in educating their children about HIV prevention,
The proposal to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 has raised concerns from police, who fear it could encourage serious juvenile crime and allow criminals
Drug-related offenses recorded in Fiji between 2019 and 2023, increased by about 30%, driven by expanded law enforcement efforts and the growing availability of illicit substances.
