Features
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From Broken Glass to Wearable Art: Fiji’s Trailblazing Woman Glassblower
On Fiji’s Coral Coast, a fearless glassblower transforms broken shards into wearable art. Laisa Basirau’s ascent—from juggling motherhood to helming Loloma Glass—is a tale of resilience, craft, and sustainable design. A story where heat, patience, and imagination turn the discarded into something luminous.
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Shahil Ram: FETA Rising Star Driving Sustainable Hospitality Across Fiji and Sydney
From Fiji’s farms to Sydney’s urban rooftops, a rising sustainability leader uncovers bold ideas in hydroponics and rooftop beekeeping. Back home, these experiments are already reshaping menus and reducing waste, with honey appearing in everyday dishes and drinks. A look at how small innovations are steering the future of hospitality.
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Rising Tide: A Fiji Teen’s Journey from Loss to Life at Sea
At 17, Jacob Moore is learning what resilience really means. After the loss of his mother, he faces adulthood head-on, taking on roadside work and joining a community sea-fishing program that offers hope—and a future he’s determined to build.
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Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park: Fiji’s Guide Turning Nature into Opportunity
At Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park, a warm and wise guide weaves bamboo, local history, and community spirit into an inspiring journey for visitors. A story of resilience, stewardship, and new opportunities unfolding in the heart of Namosi.
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Bau Island: From Temples to the Ratu Cakobau Memorial Church
On Bau Island, history and faith collide in a landscape where stone and song linger. A ruler’s dramatic awakening and a church born from former temples weave a tale of power, redemption, and enduring devotion. A momentous transformation that still echoes through the lives of its people today.
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Grace Vuata: Fiji’s Rising Music Star Teases New Romantic Tracks and a Dream Studio
Grace Vuata is rising fast in Fiji’s music scene, balancing studio recording, university studies, and a demanding day job. With a family legacy and influences from global icons, she’s preparing new songs infused with romance and youthful energy—and dreaming of her own recording studio. In a shifting era of technology and storytelling, her journey blends…
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From Soldier to Talatala: Fiji’s Davuilevu Theological College Leader Shaping Tomorrow’s Ministers
– A life redirected from military dreams to devoted ministry, Geraldine Varea guides Fiji’s future talatala, weaving faith, leadership, and community impact. – From classroom to pulpit, she champions biblical literacy and women in ministry, shaping church leaders who will serve a nation hungry for compassionate leadership. – Her journey defies expectations—a Rotuman academic who…
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From Cyclone Winston Tragedy to IT Dreams: Fiji Girl’s Inspiring Journey
Ten years after a heartbreaking image captured a little girl’s grief during Cyclone Winston, Salacieli Serevi is turning loss into resolve. Now pursuing IT studies in Suva, she balances work and school, keeping her mother’s memory close as she forges a hopeful future.
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Fiji Mom Bakes Her Way to a Custom Cake Business
From a humble home kitchen in Nukuni Village, a mother-baker turns her kids’ favorites into edible art. The Chocolate Mama weaves faith, family, and creativity into a thriving dream one cake at a time.
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Two Decades at Hot Bread Kitchen: A Baker’s Rise from Novice to Mentor
Two decades behind the oven, Marisio Qiolele has risen from a hesitant learner to the head baker who helps feed his community each morning. His nights at the bakery reveal more than perfect loaves—they uncover the power of teamwork, mentorship, and unwavering dedication. A quiet testament to craft, resilience, and daily bread.