Features
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Ema Naqele: Fiji’s Veteran Pandanus Weaver Keeping Family and Culture Alive
In a Fijian village, a veteran weaver keeps tradition alive by turning pandanus into livelihood and everyday life. Ema Naqele’s decades of skill weave family needs, community service, and a thriving craft into one resilient story.
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Beqa Island’s Vilavilairevo Firewalking Abandoned by Mataqali Matarua, Signals Tradition in Flux
On Beqa Island, a centuries-old firewalking rite is facing a historic turning point as a mataqali formally ends the practice. Driven by a wave of spiritual renewal, the decision foreshadows broader changes in tradition, faith, and community life across the island. The path forward for this iconic ceremony—and the people who sustain it—promises to be…
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Fiji’s humid climate: a simple vinegar flush keeps irons working and clothes stain-free
Fiji’s humid climate can leave irons with mineral buildup that stains fabrics and clogs steam vents. A practical guide outlines a simple maintenance routine—from a vinegar flush to gentle soleplate care and even fixes for melted plastic—that keeps heat even and steam steady. A few quick sessions every few months can save you time, money,…
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Jay Tauleka: From Fiji church choirs to VT1S spotlight, shaping the island’s contemporary sound
Jay Tauleka’s rise from church choirs to Fiji’s vibrant modern scene hints at a versatile, genre‑bending sound born of family roots and a new wave of studio mentorship. Through VT1S and a string of collaborations, the 29‑year‑old is shaping a career that defies labels while weaving island identity into contemporary pop, R&B, and reggae‑inflected tracks.
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Fiji Museum Launches Multi-Week Veiqaravi Vakavanua Protocol Workshop for Youth
More than 20 Fijian youths are taking part in a multi-week program to revive traditional protocol and language through hands-on training and theatre. Led by the Fiji Museum with key partners, the initiative aims to empower the next generation to carry ceremonial duties with confidence.
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Urgent Restoration Sought for Fiji’s Naililili Cathedral as Flooding Erodes Heritage
Fiji’s Naililili Cathedral, a landmark of Catholic heritage, is confronting an urgent restoration challenge after decades of storms and flooding. Erosion, water damage and aging timber reveal a fragile state—and the effort needed to safeguard this iconic site for the future.
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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.