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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 […]

Fiji Airways has added two new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet, enhancing connectivity across Fiji and the South Pacific. The first aircraft arrived on December 29, 2024, and the second on January 5, 2025. These 68-seat planes will primarily serve regional routes, particularly in Northern Fiji, and increase capacity on domestic services like Nadi-Suva […]

By Ema Ganivatu Marilyn Cornelius, a writer with a heart full of stories, has just recently launched her first children’s book, Lani and the Cumquat Adventures. While the prolific writer has authored or co-authored 40 other books on self-love, trauma and positivity, this is her first children’s book. Like her earlier books, it reflects her […]

Boris Toucas: Ballpoint pen artist By Alipate Pareti With simple strokes of a humble ballpoint pen, Boris Toucas is bringing Suva to life in the pages of his sketchbook. The 40-year-old former French diplomat now resides in Fiji, where he is inspired by the beauty of landscapes, city skylines and people within the environment. In […]

The Suva foreshore is abuzz with excitement as the site of the MSME Festive Market this week.  The three-day event is co-organised by the MSME Council, Knox Entertainment, and the ROC Market, with 76 local businesses participating.  Ellana Kalounisiga of Knox Entertainment, says the aim for the event is to “enable vendors to earn income […]

Fiji Airways has launched its inaugural direct flight between Nadi, Fiji, and Dallas Fort Worth, Texas – the airline’s longest route to date. The airline says this strengthens its connectivity across North America and reinforces its commitment to expanding global travel opportunities for its passengers. The service will initially operate three times per week (on […]

By Alipate Pareti The Fijian Cup Championships offers a refreshing and unique way mix of sports with fun, family and authentic Fijian experiences. The tournament was hosted in the famous rugby town of Sigatoka, where locals are known as amongst the most fun and welcoming in the whole of Fiji, so I had good expectations […]

By Ema Ganivatu The ‘Alchemy’ exhibition—which is currently open to all at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva— is a call to action for artists and art lovers to recognize the value of local creativity. “We need to promote that people can be inspired by what’s here and can create unique artwork,” says Alice Hill […]

By Ema Ganivatu The newly launched What Can You See in this ABC book brings together some of Fiji’s best-known artists with the goal of inspiring a reading culture among Fiji’s children. Authors Jane Ricketts and Joanne Vosailagi – who have combined their love of Fiji with their passion for reading and art – say […]

By Ema Ganivatu Chris Cole Architect firm has been honored with the main award at the 2024 Fiji Architects Association Awards, held in Suva last week. This accolade was awarded to Vuda House, which was building using the Pak Shak design, a prefabricated system tailored specifically for the tropical environment. The Pak Shak design addresses […]