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Fiji

Fiji’s HIV crisis spreads fast as health system struggles to keep up

The epidemic is now affecting the wider population with young people and children among those bearing the growing burden as health services try to cope.

Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 08 Sep

Pacific Region •

Papua New Guinea •

Palau

Pacific backs war on drugs as PNG pushes for new security treaty

Leaders support a new regional plan to tackle organised crime in the Pacific but Papua New Guinea says voluntary arrangements are no longer enough.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterThu, 03 Sep

Law & Order •

Cook Islands

26kg of suspected cocaine washes up on Cook Islands reef

A Mitiaro fisherman has alerted police after finding 19 packages of suspected cocaine tied to coral, as authorities investigate where the drugs came from.

Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsMon, 24 Aug

Pacific Region •

Tonga

Tongan journalists call for greater protection as Pacific drug trade raises safety fears

An investigative reporter coming face-to-face with an armed man has highlighted the growing risks Pacific journalists face as drug trafficking spreads across the region, media leaders in Tonga say.

PMN NewsTue, 21 Jul

Law & Order •

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands police chief suspended over claims meth evidence was being destroyed

Commissioner Ian Vaevaso has been suspended less than two months after taking office as he faces allegations of destroying methamphetamine evidence and obstructing an internal investigation.

PMN NewsWed, 01 Jul

Law & Order •

Fiji

Pacific cannot ‘arrest’ its way out of organised crime, says Minister

Casey Costello says the region’s response must include economic development, health support, and stronger border protection.

PMN NewsTue, 26 May

Law & Order

Pacific leaders warn rising organised crime cannot be tackled alone

More than 17 tonnes of drugs have been seized across the region since January as leaders warn criminal networks are expanding their reach.

Khalia StrongTue, 19 May

Law & Order •

Fiji

Fiji police officers face charges as new data shows drug seizures surging in the Pacific

A six-month investigation into alleged links between 11 Fijian police officers and drug traffickers has been sent to prosecutors.

Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist and Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific bulletin editorMon, 18 May

Law & Order •

Solomon Islands •

Tonga

Cartels, submarines and deportees: How the Pacific became a drug 'pit stop' for traffickers

From narco-sub sightings to deportee-linked gangs, the region is emerging as a new frontline in global drug trafficking.

PMN NewsWed, 13 May

Pacific Region

Pacific drug routes expose children to growing organised crime threat - NGO

ChildFund warns rising drug trafficking through the region is putting pressure on remote island communities and increasing risks for Pasifika youth.

Christine RovoiTue, 28 Apr

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