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Lupus Warriors Fiji expands patient network as stigma and underdiagnosis hinder care
Fiji’s newest grassroots lupus network is quietly growing, linking patients across islands and online. Yet stigma, underdiagnosis, and the emotional toll of living with the disease remain powerful barriers—and the push for more psychosocial support is stronger than ever.
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Hibiscus Festival returns to Albert Park for 70th anniversary in Suva, Aug 29–Sept 5, 2024
The Hibiscus Festival is returning to its Albert Park roots for a landmark 70th edition, with a bigger, better‑sheltered setup meant to welcome larger crowds and unpredictable weather. A vibrant celebration of community, color and tradition is poised to light up Suva’s holiday calendar once again.
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Nadi Budget Forum Urges Neighbourhood Watch Zones and Greater Support for Junior Police Officers
Community leaders push for neighbourhood watch zones and stronger support for junior officers, arguing safety starts with local empowerment. With links drawn between policing capacity, drug use, and rising health risks among youths, the Nadi budget discussion hints at a new, community-focused approach to security.
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Gospel School for the Deaf Charity Golf Tournament Revived as Annual Fundraiser to Cover Running Costs
Reviving a post‑COVID success, a charity golf tournament is being built into an annual event to support the Gospel School for the Deaf. Organisers say the effort goes beyond fundraising by giving young people in the school community real‑world experience in administration and event management. It’s a community‑driven push to provide stable support for the…
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Nama Rebounds on Namuaimada Reefs as Women Lead Community-Led Conservation
Nama has returned to Namuaimada’s reefs, a surprising lift for families who rely on the sea. Led by Sera Baleisasa, the community champions careful stewardship—while climate change threatens to test every gain.
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Bau Island Hosts One of Fiji’s Largest Traditional State Funerals as Week-Long Rites Unfold
On Bau Island, a monumental farewell brings thousands together for a week of traditional ceremony, hospitality, and precise ritual. Behind the marquees and generous offerings lies a tireless communal effort that showcases a culture’s reverence and capacity to organize a landmark gathering.
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Fiji Budget Consultation Highlights Residency Gaps Among Advisory Councillors During Disasters
Controversy swirls around district advisory councillors after a resident alleged many are inactive during emergencies and live outside the communities they serve, prompting calls for accountability and potential reforms in how local representatives are deployed and monitored.
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From Cockpit to Community: USP MBA Grad Leweniqila Urges Pacific Alumni to Return Home and Lead
Two USP graduates turn a milestone into a mission—balancing demanding careers, family, and a vow to give back to the Pacific. A Fiji Airways pilot and a determined classmate reflect on how an MBA becomes more than a credential when leadership and service take center stage. Their messages point to a future where knowledge becomes…
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Mydesk Fiji unveils Launchpad Community to unite entrepreneurs and accelerate growth
Mydesk Fiji launches the Launchpad Community—a new network and development platform for entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, and growing businesses across Fiji. With a mix of in-person events, digital collaboration, and two membership tiers, it champions collaboration over competition and aims to turn potential into lasting impact.
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Yasawa Islands to start 50/50 joint-ownership resort with 38 villas in Fiji
A bold joint-ownership plan in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands pairs local landowners with private investors for a new era of community-led tourism. By blending customary land, existing facilities, and fresh capital, the project unlocks a 38-villa expansion with profits split 50/50 and governance led by chiefs and village elders. Construction begins in December, promising a model…