Features
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Fiji’s Hidden Housing Crisis: What’s Next?
A high-profile visit masks urgent, long-running challenges in Suva — from stalled housing plans to gaps in traditional leadership — while small, practical experiments hint at possible ways forward.
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What’s Really Happening at Fiji’s Mental Hospital?
Rising drug-related admissions and a troubling number of long-stay patients abandoned by their families are pushing Fiji’s only mental hospital to the brink. Officials are weighing major changes to care, community support and facilities as pressure mounts.
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Fiji’s Quiet Emergency: Housing Delays and a Leadership Gap
High-profile events in Suva are masking deeper strains: stalled resettlement and vacant customary leadership roles are fraying local governance and housing security. Small housing pilots and leadership drives offer hope — but significant hurdles remain.
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Under Fiji’s Spotlight: A Hidden Crisis of Homes and Chiefs
While diplomacy dominates headlines, Fiji is quietly grappling with widespread housing insecurity and thousands of vacant customary leadership roles — a convergence with major consequences.
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Homegrown Wisdom: USP Scholar’s Quiet Revolution for Fiji’s Climate Future
A son of Koro Island is exploring how iTaukei worldviews and mataqali-owned businesses could underpin community resilience as climate pressures mount.
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The Fiji Plot Turning Prejudice into Produce
A small garden in a Fijian village is quietly reshaping lives and local attitudes. One caretaker’s story of hardship, ingenuity and newfound pride hints at how community farming can drive unexpected social change.
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The Untold Origins of Fiji Iguanas
Genetic sleuthing uncovers an astonishing origin story for Fiji’s Vokai—an ancient, unlikely ocean voyage and a looming conservation crisis that could erase that epic legacy.
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Fiji500 Cyclists Chase More Than Miles
What began as a roadside idea has become a 500‑km ride around Viti Levu — cyclists braving hills and heat to fund life‑saving oxygen for remote communities.
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Bara Battle 2025: Racing for a Cause in Fiji!
Get ready for an exhilarating showdown as the **Bara Battle 2025** approaches! This year, 23 corporate teams will compete not just for glory, but to make a substantial difference for children with disabilities. As the excitement builds, the event is set to highlight the incredible impact of teamwork and community spirit in creating a brighter,…
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From Solitude to Success: The Inspiring Journey of a Market Vendor
At 65, Ram Mahesh embodies resilience and adaptability, crafting a fulfilling life amidst solitude. After his family moved to the U.S., he transformed from an automotive electrician to a thriving market vendor in Suva, embracing independence and overcoming adversity without turning to negative habits. His journey is not just one of survival, but a testament…