Features
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Fiji’s WWII Echoes: A Japanese Volunteer Preserving Hidden History
A lifelong Fiji devotee, Manabu Kitaguchi uses teaching, photography, and storytelling to keep WWII memories alive. From Rabi Island to Banaban communities, his work uncovers hidden histories and the power of cultural connections to educate future generations.
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Women in Fiji’s Fisheries Break Barriers and Lead Change
Hidden biases and old-school expectations are finally meeting their match in Fiji’s maritime world. A fisheries expert shares her journey from marginalization to leadership, revealing the slow but steady push toward gender equality in fisheries—and what that could mean for the next generation.
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Sardar Najar Singh’s Gift Sparks Fiji’s Naidiri Bay Khalsa School
From a small coastal village in Fiji, a farmer who could neither read nor write sparked a lifelong beacon of learning by donating land for a school. What began as a humble act grew into a diverse, resilient institution—powered by community effort, solar energy, and remote lessons—united by education. A testament to how a single…
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Verata Soqo Ni Cara Sala Homecoming Reconnects Fiji’s Ancestral Ties
Descendants retrace the footsteps of Buatavatava in Verata’s Ucunivanua Village, returning for a homecoming rich with soqo ni cara sala, gifts, and a vow to heal old wounds. Through rituals, dances, and shared memories, the day hints at renewed unity and Fiji’s enduring cultural heartbeat.
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Anaseini Qionibaravi: Fiji’s First Woman Senator and Trailblazing Leader
From classroom to the Senate, Anaseini Qionibaravi broke barriers with principled service and a lifelong push for consumer rights and rural empowerment. Her enduring legacy challenges today’s leaders to pursue equity, integrity, and real community impact.
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Fiji Airways Unveils Pacific Rim Inflight Menu by Chef Galuvakadua
Rafaele Galuvakadua is reshaping inflight dining from Suva to the skies with a Pacific Rim menu that champions local produce and Fiji’s vibrant flavors. Fresh seafood, traditional favourites reimagined with modern technique, and a touch of Fijian hospitality await at 35,000 feet.
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Mindful Shopping in Nasinu: How a Fiji Family Stretches a Budget for Healthy Meals
Susau Sapeta models mindful, budget-conscious shopping in Valelevu. With a tight $100 weekly grocery plan and regular trips to the market for fresh veggies, she shows how careful choices and quality can sustain a busy family—and inspire healthier habits in the community.
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Repurpose Plastic Containers: Simple DIY Hacks to Declutter and Go Green
Turn everyday plastic containers into clever home hacks that declutter and sustain. Discover simple, surprising ideas—from pantry organizers to a tiny windowsill garden and beyond—that show how small repurposing changes can add up.
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Shakhtar Donetsk Wartime Underdog Tale Heads to TIFF
An underdog tale of grit, heart, and survival unfolds around Shakhtar Donetsk’s 2022 season, battered by invasion and forced into exile. Across cities and continents, the club keeps the game alive through resilience, compassion, and a shared fight for freedom. A screenplay-in-progress peels back the human stories behind the game when the world stops and…
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Dress, Dreams & Desire: When Fashion Encounters the Unconscious at FIT
Fashion, desire, and the unconscious collide in a bold new exhibit. Nearly 100 designer pieces reveal how what we wear speaks to personal armor, hidden cravings, and identity. Curated by Valerie Steele, the show invites a fresh take on clothes as a language of the mind.