Features
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What Keeps a 93-Year-Old Fiji Grandmother Going?
At 93, Bertha Jean Bharat faces each day with clarity, gratitude, and a deep love for family that has anchored her through decades of change. From dawn prayers and tending a garden to the simple joys of everyday life, her story blends resilience with warm, enduring faith. A portrait of living fully through small rituals…
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From Fan to Fiji’s Top Hockey Official: Astral Smith’s Inspiring Rise
From a high school pastime to the global stage, Astral Smith’s journey proves that passion can rewrite a career. A turning moment in the stands set her on an unlikely path—from player to influential official—changing the pace and purpose of the game. A compelling look at how dedication can reshape hockey from the inside out.
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Fiji’s Qiri Kapa Youth Drumline Turns Tradition Into Opportunity
At 22, Waisea Lagilevu leads a spirited youth drumline, blending tradition with purpose to bring joy—and a little extra pocket money—during school holidays. From Sorokoba to Lami, the qiri kapa group uses rhythm to foster faith, responsibility, and community spirit. A tale of culture meeting opportunity, where every beat carries hope for the year ahead.
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Natovi Jetty Roti Vendor: Five Decades of a Fiji Entrepreneur
At 62, Makitalena Yalimai rises before dawn to run her roti stall at Natovi Jetty, a decades-long journey defined by grit, family, and community. Beyond selling food, she mentors other women vendors and envisions spaces that elevate everyday livelihoods—a testament to resilience turning hard work into hope.
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From Humble Roots to Sevens Legend: The Waisale Serevi Story
Behind Fiji’s rugby legend lies a tale of courage, craft, and staying true to home. Waisale Serevi’s rise—from humble schoolyards to sevens superstardom—proves that a small frame can carry a huge heart and a game-changing dream.
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Pandemic Pivot: How a Fiji Teacher Found His Voice in Music Education
At 24, Avish Kumar swapped civil engineering for a music-filled classroom in Velovelo, Fiji, redefining what teaching can sound like. He weaves technology with tradition, turning lessons into a doorway for discovery—a moment with a harmonium hints at a bigger journey. A story of passion, persistence, and the power of finding your voice.
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Indigenous Agroforestry Vision Rebuilding Soil and Communities
An intimate fusion of ancestral wisdom and modern agroforestry, this story follows Joeli Savou as he treats soil as a living library and people as caretakers. A journey toward resilient landscapes, empowered communities, and sustainable food security.
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Rekindling Hindi in Fiji: An Educator’s Enduring Mission
From Mumbai’s classrooms to Fiji’s villages, a veteran educator has spent four decades nurturing young minds and championing Hindi and Sanskrit. Her inspiring journey—built on cultural devotion and resilience—offers a glimpse into how language and tradition endure across generations.
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Fiji Tourism Pioneer Errol Fifer Turns 100
Centennial cheers for Errol Fifer—a life spanning a century of change, challenge, and cheerful resilience. From Australian greens to Fiji’s hospitality heartbeat, his journey highlights bold entrepreneurship, lasting friendships, and a season of heartfelt goodwill.
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Nausori Market Vendors Find Independence and Healing During the Holidays
At Nausori Market, selling is more than a livelihood—it’s a lifeline. For Tokasa Cavukali, the daily routine brings independence, relief, and a quiet, hard-won hope. As the festive season nears, a message of kindness and unity shines through the busy stalls.