family
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USP grad dedicates Bachelor of Commerce to grandmother, a pillar of strength
Graduation day becomes a tribute to family when a granddaughter’s degree is celebrated with the unwavering support of a beloved grandmother. It’s a story of long nights, resilience, and the power of love guiding us through challenges. A moving reminder that real success comes from who’s backing you every step of the way.
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Fijian Scholar Dr Jasmine Jannif Explores Bollywood’s Golden Age Music and Melodrama in New Book
Dr Jasmine Sofia Jannif Dean blends family memories with scholarly insight to explore how music steered storytelling in Bollywood’s Golden Age (1951–1963). Rooted in a Fiji household where vinyl, radio, and ritual shaped everyday life, her study uncovers the emotional power of film songs across generations. A personal journey that reframes cinematic history through song.
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Filipo Nakosi pauses European rugby to prioritise family, returns to Fiji with eyes on a comeback
Former Flying Fijians winger Filipo Nakosi is stepping back from European rugby to focus on his growing family and life in Fiji, with a return to the professional stage still a possibility.
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Fiji mother urges early medical care as seven-year-old son battles brain tumour with WOWS Kids support
When a young boy is diagnosed with a brain tumour, a Fiji family is forced to rewrite their future. Three years on, a mother’s devotion—and a network of care—keep them moving through the ongoing fight, stigma, and everyday life.
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Jeremiah Rogo tops Fiji 400m heats as NZ-based sprinter eyes Oceania Games and a sprinting uplift for Fiji
Jeremiah Rogo’s return to Fiji’s tracks is more than a win—it’s a bold blueprint to raise the island’s sprinting standard. With the Oceania Games in sight, the comeback could spark a new generation of Fiji athletes.
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Fiji Police Academy: Sergeant Savenaca Vue Leads In-House Leadership Training to Modernize the Force
From the front lines to the classroom, Sergeant Savenaca Vue is shaping Fiji’s next generation of police leaders. Balancing family, faith, and frontline experience, he’s guiding a new era of leadership inside the Fiji Police Academy.
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Independence Through Market Trading: Alesi Nairokowate’s Lifeline at Fiji’s Nausori Market
At a modest Fiji market stall, a grandmother’s table of greens and root crops becomes a lifeline for her family. Driven by faith, early mornings, and careful budgeting, she turns daily sales into independence and resilience. A glimpse into how small traders keep a community thriving.
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Sotutu Welcomes Baby as Fiji Rugby World Cup Debut Looms
On a morning of milestones, Waisake Sotutu welcomed a newborn son just as he prepared for his Rugby World Cup debut. A double moment of family joy and high-stakes sport that captured attention far and wide.
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Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park Brings Fiji’s History and Culture to Life
Fiji’s Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park is being recast as a living link to history and community. Beneath the shifting sands lie stories of early settlers, while dramatic dunes, forest trails, and a range of activities—from family outings to endurance training—invite a deeper, multi-faceted experience.
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UNICEF Fiji focuses on family reconnection to curb youth drug use in new four-year plan
Family reconnection—not punishment—drives Fiji’s new four-year push to keep youth away from drugs, prioritizing safe paths home and child-friendly support. With rising risks like needle-sharing and HIV, the plan centers on prevention, education, and stronger community ties.