Features
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Arti Devi Champions Inclusive Data Governance to Empower Pacific Women and Girls
Arti Devi’s journey—from village roots to database leadership—shows how lived experience, technical skill, and family choices are driving more inclusive, data‑driven programs for women and girls… Read more
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Fiji mother of seven expands family pineapple and dalo farm after National Women in Agriculture Symposium
With a newborn in her arms and seven children at home, a rural mother attends a national Women in Agriculture symposium and returns with a plan… Read more
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Fiji’s Arieta Tunidau Redefines Fisheries Governance by Balancing Enforcement and Ministerial Support
Two roles, one vocation: in Fiji, Arieta Tunidau blends maritime investigations with ministerial support to turn enforcement into education and stewardship. A portrait of leadership forged… Read more
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Fiji rolls out school-based eye screenings to boost learning outcomes
Blurred vision is quietly hindering learning for many Fiji students. From squinting in class to headaches during study, undiagnosed eye problems can derail progress—unless early screening… Read more
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Chocolate Queen Kirsten Tibballs Launches Fiji Dessert Residency with Suva High Tea at Grand Pacific Hotel
Renowned chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs makes a rare Suva appearance with an elevated high tea, kicking off a Fiji dessert residency that promises intimate, chef-led creations and… Read more
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Fiji Public Servant Marks 37 Years in Civil Service, Wears a Sari Daily
In Suva, a civil servant marks 37 years of continuous service — and a daily sari that keeps culture visibly alive in government life. Her steady… Read more
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Redemption Through Woodworking: A Prisoner’s Path to Freedom and a Fresh Start
At 35, Balekivuya has spent nearly half his life behind bars. With release set for August, his story hints at a second chance born from craft,… Read more
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Tulagi Debuts Sevataki on VT1S’s Ga Ni Vatu Album
Emerging Fijian artist Tulagi makes a striking entrance with Sevataki on the Ga Ni Vatu album. The track navigates heartbreak with an unexpected upbeat pulse, blending… Read more
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From Fruit Picker to Family Builder: A PALM Worker’s Quiet Rise
Four years of overseas work have become a promise for Luisa Delana and her family. By turning every paycheck into lasting investments—from a Kadavu home to… Read more
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When the Tap Goes Dry: A Fiji Mother’s Battle with Water Shortages
Before dawn, Sevutia rises to keep her family moving—washing by rainwater and planning every day around unpredictable taps. When water runs dry for days, survival becomes… Read more