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“I love Fiji, it’s never been out of my heart,” says Jean Bish, the protagonist and heart of the documentary Fiji Memory, Colonial Time, part-way through the film. Jean was born in Lami – just outside Suva – in 1925. A fourth- generation colonial, she had been away from Fiji for 40 years when her […]

‘Kudru’, an exhibition confronting  Fiji’s political and societal rumblings continues at the Fiji Arts Council gallery in central Suva this week. Curated by Larry Thomas, this is the third iteration of Kudru, and features six artists working in vastly different styles. Speaking at the recent opening, Thomas said “Kudru is about discontent, and I use […]

Kumquat salt sprinkled over kokoda. Shiraz salt in a rich tomatopasta sauce. Chili-lime salt with half-ripe mangoes. Pesto salt withavocado on toast. Lemongrass salt and cassava chips. A pinch ofturmeric salt in a banana and pawpaw smoothie. These are just some of the mouthwatering combinations the 16flavours of artisanal salt produced by a small Fiji […]

Lami was declared Fiji’s tenth town in 1977 and is now both a residential and industrial centre. While it is bustling and gritty, Lami still has some unexpected attractions.Lami local Ema Ganivatu shares some of the town’s secrets. Novotel Suva Lami BayMany Suva families will have memories of the Novotel in its earlier incarnations, as […]

Fiji’s  Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka has officially launched a FJ$6 million (US$3 million) Mega Superyacht berth expansion at Port Denarau.  The expansion includes: Fiji Link goes cashless Fiji Link, the domestic subsidiary of Fiji Airways, is now fully cash-free  at Nadi, Suva, and Labasa airports. All Fiji Link customer transactions at these three […]

Enjoy a meal in business class on Fiji Airway and you will notice a delicate vau flower is part of the table setting. The flower is the work of artisan Wati Walawala, who makes 500 of the blooms by hand each week from dried hibiscus bark. Walawala is a native of Lovoni, Ono-i-Lau – whose […]

Craving seafood, sui (meaty bone soup) or vakalolo (a cassava and coconut milkbased desert)? Here’s a wrap up of places you can eat traditional Fijian food around Viti Levu, from fine dining to market locations. Mai kana!

If you want to start your days surrounded by natural beauty, gazing into azure waters whilst sipping on lime juice and savouring fruit harvested from adjacent gardens, then Moso life is for you.

A young Nadi-based artist is redefining the boundaries of creativity through stunning sculptures made from discarded everyday items.

Nadia Freeman, also known by her artistic moniker ‘Miss Leading’, is a writer, poet, and electronic music producer. Her performance piece ‘The Girmit’ is her first creative exploration into the untold histories of the Fijian Indian diaspora, using electronic music.

The Wainadoi Waterfall is a beautiful and accessible natural attraction located in Nabukavesi, approximately 33km from Lami Town.

A group of remarkable women from Nakera, in Cakaudrove, Vanua Levu is weaving its way to national prominence.

By Ben Wheeler There has been palpable excitement on the Fiji filmmaking scene over the past few years, and it reaches a crescendo this weekend as Andrew John Fakaua Ponton’s locally produced BATI opens across the country’s cinemas. That the film exists at all is a testament to patience and perseverance. It was shot in […]

Fijian archaeologist, author and cultural advocate Dr. Tarisi Vunidilo has returned to Fiji on a mission to help children reconnect with their identity through storytelling, language, and heritage. Dr. Vunidilo launched two major projects last night at the Fiji Museum: a bilingual children’s book titled Fiji: People, Culture and Identity, and a vibrant digital animation […]

The tide has started to turn as an upcoming filmmaker launches his film, Bati, approaching Pacific issues through a Pasifika lens. Born in Tuvalu, and raised and educated in Suva, Andrew John Fakaua Ponto is about to premiere his movie across the Pacific. Bati is a gripping drama which tells the story of a humble […]

One of Fiji’s few coffee companies is taking the ‘bean to cup’ model a step further by ensuring every step of its coffee journey is carefully mapped out.

“I think I have a very special story,” says Eni Kumar, as we settle down to chat. “When I look back to how it all started, I think it would be a great story to tell, something to leave behind, for the performers in Fiji, for
my children, and for those who would love to know about singers and how they got started.”

It is Saturday morning, and The Horse Sanctuary Fiji is a hive of activity. A group of young girls are clustered around newly arrived ‘minis’, shampooing away months of dirt and trimming the manes of the diminutive horses, while debating what names to give them.

Nestled in the heart of Levuka, Fiji’s only UNESCO World Heritage site, Alice Tamani’s Bed and Breakfast, ‘The Lookout’, has become more than just a business – it is a chance to preserve a cherished piece of Fiji’s colonial history.

My paternal great-grandmother Amina passed away in the ‘90s when I was in primary school, yet she left a lasting impression on me.

Our identity, our sense of belonging, the space we inhabit, our spirituality, our totems – all these and more comprise fundamental elements of our existence. They dictate, to a certain extent, our interactions.

In the heart of Suva, where tradition and modernity often meet, fashion designer Temesia Tuicaumia is on a mission: to help Fijian men rediscover the strength in their roots—and wear it with pride.

By Prerna Priyanka Fijian-born fashion designer Angela Devi has officially opened her first flagship boutique, À La Mode, at Nadi Plaza, marking a major milestone in her 15-year journey in the fashion industry. The boutique’s grand opening featured a live runway show and exclusive preview of Devi’s latest collection, Serendipity by À La Mode, attended […]

The Fiji Museum recently wrapped up an inspiring three-day School Holiday Program that brought together children, artists, and educators under the theme: “Creating with Culture: Pottery, Masi, Theatre.”