THE Kinoya community gathered yesterday to reflect on the challenges facing young people and the role that families, schools, and neighbourhoods must play in shaping a safer, more resilient future.
Speaking at the event, Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo acknowledged the hard work of the organising committee, civil servants, police and community stakeholders who made the program possible.
He also recognised officials from the Nasinu Town Council and the Office of the Special Administrator, and paid a special tribute to the queens of the Nasinu community.
Mr Vosarogo said the day had been long anticipated, with planning beginning some time ago, but the intention had always remained the same – to rebuild a strong and united community.
He recalled addressing students at Tailevu North College during their annual prize-giving ceremony, where discussions had centred on how different today’s challenges are for young people.
He said generations had changed, and so too had the pressures and opportunities they face.
The minister reminded the crowd that government alone could not solve every issue affecting young people, emphasising that community support and parental involvement were crucial.
“Our youths’ issues and problems today cannot be handled by government alone,” Mr Vosarogo said.
He also noted that Kinoya, located along the busy Suva–Nausori corridor, continued to face its own policing challenges.
Yesterday’s program, he said, was designed to bring together youth, parents, and residents to openly discuss solutions and map a way forward.
Mr Vosarogo said community days like this formed the foundation needed to build safer neighbourhoods and a better Fiji, adding that the voices of young people must remain central to every discussion.
