Features
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University of Fiji’s Suva Campus Hosts Contemporary Art Exhibition on Identity and Space
An on-campus exhibition pushes beyond traditional boundaries, blending tactile textures with immersive works to explore identity, space, and femininity through local voices. It invites readers to engage with art as a living dialogue between creativity, education and community.
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Maria Tawake named TEWSG president, highlighting Fiji’s rising grassroots women’s leadership
On Taveuni, a women-led group is turning personal hardship into public leadership. Maria Tawake’s rise to TEWSG president captures a broader wave: spaces of healing and solidarity that empower local women to lead with courage and purpose.
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Levuka-born singer Elena Baravilala Gardiner dazzles at Adelaide Fringe 2026, fusing Pacific roots with international stages
Levuka-born singer Elena Baravilala Gardiner threads faith, roots, and fearless artistry from Fiji to global stages. Her journey weaves award-winning music with cross‑continental collaborations, capped by a poignant moment when her father watched her perform live for the first time.
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Fiji rental housing guideline outlines urgent-repair duties for landlords and tenant remedies
Fiji’s rental guide offers a practical, non-binding roadmap for keeping homes safe, with clear steps on urgent repairs, how tenants can arrange fixes if landlords delay, and a path to escalate disputes—balancing safety with rights for both sides.
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Fiji’s Meke Master Preserves Sacred Art by Teaching Without Fees
From a Fijian village, a master of meke reveals a vision that awakened his rare gift and sent him on a lifelong quest to keep the art alive. He says the words and movements take shape in his mind, and he won’t write them down immediately—or they might disappear. He travels to teach across villages,…
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Sangam Fiji Launches Commemorative History of Nadi’s Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple as Centenary Celebrations Continue
New commemorative history uncovers the human story behind the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi—devotion, sacrifice and a community built on resilience. As centenary celebrations unfold, the book connects the temple’s evolution to Indo-Fijian identity, preserving memories that illuminate the present.
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Solar-powered freezer fuels Kadavu village shop, while Bua’s community pond readies for fish stocking
Two rural Fiji initiatives move from planning to practice, quietly reshaping access to protein and livelihoods. In Kadavu, a woman-led shop now stocks frozen goods with a solar-powered freezer, easing off-grid shopping. Up in Bua, a community pond is ready to begin stocking fish, armed with new infrastructure and practical training. These milestones show how…
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TISI Sangam Fiji launches commemorative history book on Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi
New commemorative history chronicles the temple’s journey—from its roots to a century of devotion and resilience. Brimming with photographs and archival material, it preserves memories that might otherwise fade. A centerpiece of the centennial celebrations, it offers a living testament to faith, community and heritage.
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Priscilla Serevi Named Executive Chef and Operations Manager at Toorak Central, Championing Local Flavours and Mentorship in Suva
Moturiki-born chef Priscilla Serevi takes the helm at Toorak Central, guiding daily operations and shaping a menu that blends international favourites with bold Fijian flavours. Her focus on local sourcing and mentorship signals a new era for Fiji’s hospitality scene.
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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 across the Pacific. A story of reliable data, ethical governance, and community‑centered impact.