Features
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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.
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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.
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Five-Year Homegrown Flowers Spark Independence at Fiji’s Suva Municipal Market
From a home garden to a thriving Suva market stall, one woman proves that homegrown blooms and a supportive vendor network can build a sustainable, independent family business. Daily market presence and smart, community sourcing keep the blooms flowing—and the future bright.
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From Labasa to the Biennale: Fiji’s Anare Somumu Breaks into the Global Art Stage
From Labasa’s cane fields to the global stage, Anare Somumu’s journey reshapes Fiji’s visual arts. A self-taught trailblazer whose persistence meets mentorship, his story hints at a new era where local talent could rise to international prominence—if given space to grow.
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Fiji’s Rural Island Classrooms: A 20-Year Teacher’s Journey to Leadership
From a nervous 27-year-old intern to the head teacher steering a rural Fiji school, Rajend Singh Somas’s journey is built on grit, family support, and a stubborn belief in learning beyond the classroom walls. A portrait of dedication across island and village life, where challenges spark innovation and lasting impact.
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Fiji Family Travel Guide: Pack Light, Respect Local Customs, Island-Hop
Dreaming of a sun-soaked Fiji family escape? This short note hints at practical packing, respectful etiquette, and kid-friendly destinations—helping you start your journey with lighter packs, warmer welcomes, and greener adventures.
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Chris Martin’s Alltheist Journey: From Evangelical Roots to Coldplay’s Spiritual Lens
From a devout upbringing to an evolving “alltheist” view, Chris Martin’s faith story threads through Coldplay’s music in surprising ways. This look explores how belief shapes the band’s thoughtful, hopeful sound—and even sneaks into playful pop-culture moments like a Homer Simpson nod. A glimpse at the spirituality behind the songs.
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Indigenous Knowledge Meets Science to Protect Fiji’s Keystone Species
Traditional stories meet modern science in Fiji. Salanieta Kotolelei’s PhD reveals how Indigenous knowledge and intergenerational learning can guide fisheries management and safeguard keystone species in a warming Pacific. A snapshot of how elders’ wisdom could shape resilient oceans and thriving communities.
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BATI Sparks a Pacific Cinema Wave as Fiji Emerges as a Regional Hub
BATI steps onto the screen as a bold Pasifika boxing drama rooted in real Fiji landscapes. More than a film, it signals a turning point for Pacific storytelling—building local talent, regional collaboration, and a growing creative economy headed for international stages.
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Tramonto on Taveuni: Hilltop Sunset Dining and Island Hospitality
Perched on Taveuni’s Matei hillside, Tramonto promises more than just sunsets—a taste of Fiji with coconut-milk seafood, traditional curries, and even pizza. This family-run gathering spot blends warm hospitality, local music, and space for celebrations, all against a sweeping ocean view.
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From Market to Garden: A Plant-Forward Path to Healthy, Affordable Meals
One shopper proves that careful buying and a little homegrown help can make healthy meals both affordable and enjoyable. From label-reading to a plant-forward kitchen, her routine blends smart budgeting with a backyard harvest. Fresh, wholesome meals that feel like a win for family—and the planet.
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Line-Dried Laundry: Easy Tips for a Fresh, Clean Scent
Line-dried laundry can be wonderfully fresh and energy-smart, but weather, air quality, and nearby odors can threaten that clean scent. A few simple tweaks to your routine can help clothes stay consistently fresh and crisp after every wash.
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From Fiji to ASU: Tolu Young’s Dual Life in Swimming and Data Analytics
Tolu Young is chasing sprint gold on the world stage while studying for a Business Technology degree at Arizona State University. At just 20, he’s balancing elite training, travel, and classes, with a clear eye on data analytics after his swimming days. A story of grit, family support, and a bold plan that blends sport…
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Fiji Mother’s Resilience: Balancing Family and Disability in Makoi
Across Makoi in Nasinu, Railala Cavu faces each day with quiet courage. A single mother of two, she juggles school runs, market days, and the weight of a life shaped by disability — all held together by faith and a tight-knit circle of family and friends. This is a story of resilience, love, and the…
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Fresh, Local, and Fit: The Market-First Path to Health
– Fitness begins at the market. Luisa Qiolevu shows how mindful shopping and local produce can power health and support the community—one fresh choice at a time. – A trip to the stalls becomes a blueprint for wellbeing when locals like Luisa Qiolevu prioritize seasonal, locally grown foods and transparency in what we buy. -…
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Nursing Redefined: The Scope Beyond the Bedside
Nursing is redefining itself to reflect its full breadth—beyond bedside care to policy, community leadership, and climate-health action. A new, expansive view argues that the profession’s work now spans prevention, advocacy, and resilience-building in a warming world. As education, regulation, and governance adapt, the reach—and impact—of nursing could be greater than ever.