WELCOME TO FRIENDLY FIJI, and get your butts kicked by CRIMINALS, robbed by Taxi passengers, nightclub and bar patrons, avoid seawalls, waterfronts, unpatrolled and unguarded Colo-i-Suva Forest Park TRAILS

"Violent robberies and assaults continue to occur within the Colo I Suva Forest Park and as of July 2023 there is no security presence on the trails." United States Embassy in Fiji, July 2023

JULY 12, 2023Crime: Remain cautious and alert in public places. Urban areas experience a higher incidence of crime than rural areas, but there are specific locations to avoid.  Most crime is opportunistic. If you are not familiar with an area, ask hotel staff about areas to avoid.

• Several assaults and robberies have occurred in the bar and nightclub district of downtown Suva, the waterfront/seawall area during hours of darkness, as well as on Victoria Parade street. Consider taking door-to-door transportation.
• Violent robberies and assaults continue to occur within the Colo I Suva Forest Park and as of July 2023 there is no security presence on the trails.
• Be attentive to your personal safety and be cautious about sharing too much personal information about where you are from and where you are staying while traveling.
• Reports of sexual assault against female tourists have increased. You should not walk alone after dark and always be sure to avoid isolated and deserted areas.
• Since some crime takes place in taxis, do not allow taxis to pick up other passengers while you are enroute. Similarly, you should never enter a taxi already carrying other passengers.
• Although demonstrations are not common in Fiji, you should avoid marches and large crowds, remembering that even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent unexpectedly

Victims of Crime: U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance at + (679) 331-4466, or after hours at +(679) 772-8049.

Report crimes to the local police at 911 and contact the U.S. Embassy at + (679) 331-4466, or after hours at +(679) 772-8049. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.
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KEEP AWAY FROM FARM HOUSES: Otherwise, you might become VICTIM of Drug Lord and Sex Trafficker running a joint farm with his former jailor and now Minister of I-Taukei Affairs

Vasu told Fijivillage News that when he was removed from the post of Commissioner of Corrections and charged with abuse of office, Jason Zhong approached him to start farming on his land.
*He says they continue to develop the farm until early this year when he entered politics so he transferred his shares to his wife.
*Vasu says his business is purely on farming, and Zhong has served his time, let’s give him a second chance.
*The Minister says Zhong is committed to farming, and helping other farmers, food security and export of farm products.