Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Two 17-year-olds allegedly found with cocaine and marijuana in school

MMP News AuthorMarch 3, 2024

Two 17-year-old students have allegedly been found with cocaine and marijuana on school premises with one in Nausori and the other in Lautoka. The Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations, Livai Driu says in Lautoka, white substances believed to be cocaine were found on a school premises allegedly belonging to ... Read More

1,705 Marijuana plants uprooted in the Northern Division this week

MMP News AuthorFebruary 4, 2024

A total of 1,705 Marijuana plants have been uprooted in the Northern Division by the police this week. This is part of the Fiji Police Force’s Operation in the North. Police say on Monday, 2 plants were uprooted from Viani Village in Savusavu, on Tuesday, 3 plants were uprooted from ... Read More

Votualevu to Namaka CBD and Denarau Low Water Pressure

MMP News AuthorDecember 28, 2023

WAF kindly advises its customers residing in the areas above to store and use water wisely for their immediate needs during this temporary disruption period. The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) wishes to advise its customers from Votualevu to the Namaka Central Business District (CBD) as well as the Denarau ... Read More

Youths Turn to Marijuana Income Due To Lack of Economic Prospects: Saukuru

MMP News AuthorSeptember 14, 2023

“The lack of economic opportunities has resulted in extreme poverty within our communities,” said the Minister for Youth and Sports. Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru. Photo: Parliament of the Republic of Fiji The lack of economic prospects has driven our youth toward illicit activities, such as cultivating marijuana ... Read More

PM Rabuka Urges Youths To Stop Cultivating Marijuana

MMP News AuthorMay 9, 2023

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on youths to refrain from cultivating illicit drugs such as marijuana. Youths involvement in traditional functions were appreciated by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, at Vunikawakawa Village in Macuata on May 4, 2023. Photo: Sampras Anand Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on youths to ... Read More

Fiji Council of Churches endorses the legalization of marijuana but only for pharmaceutical or medicinal purposes

MMP News AuthorApril 21, 2023

Fiji Council of Churches endorses the legalization of marijuana but only for pharmaceutical or medicinal purposes The Fiji Council of Churches members have today endorsed a motion to legalize marijuana for pharmaceutical or medicinal purposes only. This has been confirmed after the conclusion of their first consultation process in response ... Read More