Features
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Home Redefined: 60 Artworks Reframe Belonging at the American Folk Art Museum
Home isn’t just a place—it’s memory, love, and belonging lived in color, texture, and time. Through 60 diverse artworks in the exhibition Somewhere to Roost, this collection invites us to rethink what “home” truly means.
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Cook Islands Sailor Sparks Ocean Hope Ahead of Pacific Islands Forum
Metua Mitchell sets sail with a message of hope and ocean stewardship. This voyage blends ancient Pacific navigation with a modern call to protect the sea that sustains communities and cultures.
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Menopause in Fiji: Breaking the Silence to Protect Women’s Health
Menopause reshapes health and daily life, especially in rural and coastal communities where activity can drop. Experts stress the value of personalized exercise plans from qualified physiotherapists to protect bone and heart health. As conversations around menopause grow louder, a path toward empowerment, reduced stigma, and healthier aging emerges.
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Labasa Brothers Forge Dual Paths in Medicine and Law
Two Labasa brothers chart parallel paths in medicine and law, guided by a family foundation of values and service. Their journeys—from classrooms to clinics and courtrooms—highlight perseverance, integrity, and the power of giving back to their community.
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Fiji’s Local Foods Hold the Secret to Lifelong Eye Health
From Bele greens to fresh tuna, Fiji’s local foods offer a tasty path to lasting eye health. This concise guide links everyday meals to vision-friendly nutrients and practical tips for protecting sight across life.
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Monish Kumar: Fiji’s rising devotional singer blending kirtan with work and study in Nakasi
At just 23, Monish Kumar is turning Fiji’s music scene into a crossroads of tradition and ambition. Rooted in Labasa and Nakasi, he balances studies, work, and family mentorship while delivering devotional melodies—kirtans and bhajans—that aim to unite communities across Fiji and beyond.
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Plastic to Profit: Fiji’s Upcycling Art Revolution
Across Fiji, discarded plastics are getting a stylish second life—as art, home decor, and small livelihoods. From flower-inspired pieces to community-led workshops, this movement blends creativity with sustainability, turning waste into opportunity and inspiring everyday change.
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From Reform to Regional Hub: Fiji’s Medical School and Pacific Health Education
From bold reforms to regional partnerships, the Fiji School of Medicine’s 1966–1986 era reshaped Pacific medical education. A period of new curricula, expanded facilities, and collaborative vision that helped define local health leadership for decades to come.
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Nakasi’s New Retail Hub Promises Jobs and Convenience for Local Shoppers
Frontline insights reveal what makes shopping feel seamless. Radhika Mani’s story ties clean stores and attentive service to loyal shoppers, set against a growing Nakasi retail hub that could reshape how the community shops.
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Nakasi Family Turns Backyard Harvest into Budget-Smart Shopping
Radhika Mani in Nakasi shows how healthy meals and smart budgeting can go hand in hand. With a thriving home garden and a steady flow of fresh produce from nearby markets, she keeps her family’s meals nourishing and affordable—even on a busy schedule.