Features
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Refurbished Syria Monument Unveiled in Nausori, Rekindling Fiji’s Girmit Remembrance
A newly refurbished Syria Monument at Syria Park revives a pivotal chapter of Fiji’s Girmit history, honoring lives lost in a long-ago shipwreck. The memorial also… Read more
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From Stage to Studio: David Steven Nurtures Fiji’s Next-Generation Musicians Through Pacifikgroove Mentorship
Raiwaqa-born musician David Steven is redefining success in Fiji’s music scene by placing faith, community, and mentorship at the heart of his work. Through Pacifikgroove, he’s… Read more
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Fiji’s living history: Bali family’s four-generation Indo-Fijian link to the Girmit era
Four generations keep the Girmit era alive in one Fiji family. A living legacy hints at enduring intercultural bonds—from a historic voyage to a bustling family… Read more
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First Indo-Fijian Born in Fiji: Mahabir Dayaram and the Girmit Era Legacy
From a 19th-century voyage that carried generations to Fiji, a single birth would become a touchstone in Indo‑Fijian history. Through family records, memories, and the everyday… Read more
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Delanasau’s 1930s Decline Linked to Copra Slump, River Silting, and Diminished Leadership
Delanasau’s grand years soften into a slow, unseen decline as markets, weather, and aging leadership tighten their grip. Behind the palm-fringed lanes, a family keeps music… Read more
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Fiji revives heirloom taro and yam with lunar planting calendars to boost biodiversity and climate resilience
After 15 years as a crop researcher, Marika Radua returns home to Fiji to revive traditional farming. His fieldwork reveals a stark loss of native crops—more… Read more
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From Fish Factory to Bayview: Venaisi Rasei Leads Harbour Point’s Floor in Fiji
At Bayview’s floor, Venaisi Rasei steers a busy room with quiet, steadfast warmth. Her journey—from caring for family to leading the Harbour Point dining experience—highlights how… Read more
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Fiji Mom of Five Says Mother’s Day Should Honor Everyday Sacrifices, Not Just One Day
Mother’s Day is a daily devotion for 56-year-old Fusi Mary Whippy. A Fiji security officer and mother of five, she reveals how everyday acts of care… Read more
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Fiji’s Adi Arieta Lewanavanua Relocates to Sydney to Champion Pacific Women in Sport and Push Policy Reform
Adi Arieta Tinai Lewanavanua, the Fiji-born athlete turned advocate, has relocated to Sydney to turn hardship into policy for Pacific women in sport. As she pursues… Read more
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VOU Fiji Brings Fijian Rhythm and Storytelling to The Met for Two-Night Residency
VOU Fiji brought traditional Fijian rhythm, song and storytelling to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a two-night residency, blending customary forms with contemporary staging. The… Read more