Fiji Traveller

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 […]

By Ema Ganivatu For over 40 years, a 64-year-old i-Taukei craftswoman has captivated buyers, tourists, and locals with her beautifully crafted handmade products, earning admiration for her timeless skills and creativity. This year, Lanieta Raratabu, who traveled from Waimalua Settlement in Serea, Naitasiri, was one of the women participating in the National Craft Exhibition in […]

By Ema Ganivatu  Fijian Artist Irami Buli is sitting in a spacious room where his colorful pieces are displayed alongside works by other talented local artists. The works are submissions in the National Fine Arts Awards, which are now on display at the National Art Gallery in downtown Suva. “Art speaks to our identity, our history, and […]