# Student Welfare Concerns Raised

- Place: Suva, Fiji (-18.1248, 178.4501)
- Published: 2026-10-31T20:48:45.066Z · expires 2026-11-07T20:48:45.066Z
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Fiji's University of the South Pacific (USP) is facing criticism over accommodation failures, with a council calling it a 'Student Welfare Crisis,' per FBC News.

The council's concerns come amid growing reports of inadequate housing and support for students, raising questions about the university's ability to meet basic welfare needs, FBC notes.

In other local news, the National Women's Expo is set to begin November 17–19 in Suva, according to Fiji Sun, highlighting community engagement and economic development.

Meanwhile, a drug rehabilitation center in Suva has initiated a new recovery program, as reported by Fiji Sun, aiming to support locals struggling with substance abuse.

## Sources

- [USP accommodation failures a “Student Welfare Crisis”: Council](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxOSlBaTjdkU29uc3ZWV0tsdjhFSFIyd0JrcEw3cGM5OGVxNlZrdnBtaU5fSFVjZWhBcXZuRGQtQnFlbGFzVG16OG1DMXRnZUhNT2ZkbGRhUEl1QW9qbFNvYU9jTFUtOWVpU0RBVDFZdVNVZDdUeC1yNmFpaWVFVC1heW03N1p5RzZJYzRyaUV5TjRkaVJrOW9F?oc=5) · fbcnews.com.fj · 2026-10-31
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