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By Ernest Heatley In Kalekana, a small settlement on the outskirts of Lami, lives a man whose passion for guitars and their intricate components has made him a household name among musicians in Suva. Stuart Michael, a 53-year-old father of two, has dedicated his life to the meticulous craft of repairing guitars, amplifiers, and related […]

By Prerna Priyanka Located only 8km from Nadi International Airport, Wailoaloa is a bustling beach community positioned in the heart of Nadi Bay. As you enter this vibrant pocket, the first thing you notice is the long stretch of sand surrounded by buildings and palm trees. The community’s easy-going vibe makes it a favourite spotfor […]

By Ema Ganivatu A collaboration between Fiji and Australia is set to bring a powerful and untold historical story to the screen. Unspoken, a joint production between Salt of the Earth Productions (SoTE) in Sydney and local Fijian filmmakers, tells the story of forbidden love and racial divides in colonial Fiji. Led by Fiji-born, Melbourne-based […]

Saturdays at The Bar-Belle is a tradition for many families; a chance to taste the freshest seafood in town and a reward for completing your marketing or chores. For visitors to the capital, lunch at the restaurant is a chance to sample traditional Fijian dishes in unpretentious, but atmospheric surrounds. The Bar-Belle, which is located […]

By Ben Wheeler 4 Quarters, Suva’s hardest working band, will be playing live on the closing night of The Fiji Fringe Festival this Saturday 5th April at 6pm. They will be jamming in the Civic Centre, which has been a hub for wild acts, stunts, pop-up book stores and art galleries, mock dance competitions, the […]

By Kite Pareti Fiji finally has a permanent home for the important and diverse paintings and artwork collected by the Fiji Arts Council, and its array of colourful creative art pieces will leave you inspired. Located at the St Stephens Building in Suva, the National Art Gallery of Fiji has been in its new home […]

By Kite Pareti Solomone Rabuli’s love for volunteerism began in his teens. Raised by his grandparents and mother, the 31-year-old said his upbringing taught him the importance of “looking out for other people”. “Whatever small things we had, we would share it. When I was a kid and all my cousins were around, even a […]

By Ben Wheeler In case you hadn’t heard, Francisco Bhagwan has been dropping music online – and with it jaws – across Fiji. His breakout single Silver Lining, written and recorded with V5, is a soaring and sublime melodic meld of genres and influences. Now, less than a year later, his stunning debut EP Mangrove […]

By Ema Ganivatu A new exhibition featuring artists of vastly different styles, but united by common themes, is currently showing at the Oceania Centre at the University of the South Pacific’s Laucala campus. Ulamila Bulamaibau and Sangeeta Rubine’s works focus on social issues and the strength and resilience of women worldwide. As soon as I […]

By Kite Pareti The Rara Room at the Grand Pacific Hotel buzzes with excitement as families, friends and soon-to-be friends gather for one common purpose – the love for arts and crafts. Hosted at the end of every month, the ‘Art & Sip’ events facilitated by Peter Sipeli, founder of Guided Walking Tours, Suva, attract […]

By Prerna Priyanka “I spent a chunk of my childhood biking with my family down the coast, picking guavas, and riding home before sunset. It was just our way of living,” Ren Slatter recalls. This personal experience and connection to the land has inspired Ren and her father, Brad Campbell, to share the beauty of […]

While the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues its slide into unwitting self-parody, there is a filmmaker who has embraced the idea of genre burlesque and is running with it to fantastic effect. That person is Osgood Perkins – director of last year’s much-hyped super stylish thriller-horror Longlegs – and a little understanding of the man’s personal […]

By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Traditional Fijian motifs and designs have long inspired local fabric and clothing designers, but few are working with these designs with as much elegance as Su Samuels of LavaLani Designs. Masi (tapa) designs are an important cultural form of expression, holding significant meanings that can be read and understood as stories. At […]

By Prerna Priyanka Arriving at the Nama Fiji warehouse in Nadi is like entering a sanctuary for the preservation of natural beauty and community wellbeing. The reception and shopping area is an open, airy space, thoughtfully designed to highlight the beauty and simplicity of Nama Fiji’s products. From cleansing gels to facial serums, all items […]

By Prerna Priyanka At just 16, Navi Fong stumbled into a dance studio in Fiji and unknowingly stepped onto a path that would see him enthral Fijians and people across the globe. Fong is a mesmerising presence on stage, his long hair and tall, strong frame commanding attention. But since his stage debut, he has […]

By Ben Wheeler It’s always refreshing to see something different and original make its way on to the big screen amongst the latest Hollywood and Bollywood big-budget franchise instalments. It was therefore with great joy that amongst the listings for February I spied Sanjane Koneshamoorthy’s Arranged Love arriving in cinemas across the Fiji Islands. This […]

By Ben Wheeler Writer-director Sanjane Koneshamoorthy and director of photography Rah Sharma talk about their Australian-produced film Arranged Love, screening in Fiji this February. “I was a kid sitting in Nehru Primary, daydreaming about becoming an aircraft engineer, even though I struggled in my studies,” Sharma says. “Life took unexpected turns, but when you start […]

By Prerna Priyanka Dance and events company VOU was one of the big winners at the 2024 Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA) on Saturday night. The event, held at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Denarau, brought together industry leaders, operators, and government representatives to celebrate resilience and innovation in Fijian tourism. Deputy Prime […]

By Kite Pareti Local jewellery business ‘A Beautiful Mess’ emerged from the belief that life, creativity, and personal growth often involve a blend of chaos and beauty. “I wanted a name that captures the concept that even in the midst of disorder or challenges or even in a messy journey towards your goal or work, […]

By Samantha Magick Sugar is a commodity weighted with meaning in Fiji, from its role in the country’s economic history and migration stories to its place in the dietary choices and health status of its citizens. Sugar is also the title and connecting thread between the protagonists of a compelling new novel written by political […]

By Ema Ganivatu Fijian writer Adi Tulia Nacola has turned her talents to film with the release of her debut short film, Bubu Belo. This heartfelt project celebrates the beauty of village life and the strength of Fijian youth. Adi Nacola, from Soa in Nakorotubu, Ra, with maternal links to Nasukamai in Ra, wrote the […]

By Samantha Magick Maria Ronna Luna Pastorizo-Sekiguchi has a big, infectious and frequent laugh. As the founder of Greenhouse Coworking and a respected member of Fiji’s entrepreneurial community, she is well known as an innovator and cheerleader for fellow start-ups. And it is this warmth, enthusiasm and energy that makes her and her husband Richard […]

By Kite Pareti Lomanikoro, a small chiefly village in the province of Rewa in eastern Fiji, is the first site of an initiative that aims to reconnect young Fijians living abroad with their cultural roots. The initiative titled ‘Voyager: A Journey Back Home’, offers two weeks of hands-on learning experiences about Fijian customs, crafts, dance […]

By Shailendra Prasad Fiji’s multi-million-dollar diving industry has received an added boost following the installation of a state-of-the-art hyperbaric chamber at the Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital in Nadi. In 2011, the shark-diving industry alone contributed $42.2 million to Fiji’s economy making the diving industry a key part of the tourism industry. Recognising the growth of […]