Tag: Fiji

The fourth edition of the European Film Festival officially opened on May 16 at Damodar City cinemas in Suva, bringing a vibrant and free celebration of European cinema to local audiences.

Growing up in Fiji, a nation spanning hundreds of Pacific islands, means growing up with the call of the ocean in your blood — even when you’re far from the sea. 

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 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 […]

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 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 Kite Pareti The familiar sight of bouncing castles, amusement rides, and mouthwatering barbeque drew hundreds of people to the Suva Foreshore this month as the long-awaited Miss Hibiscus Festival made a successful comeback after a hiatus of five years. Fijian Horticulturist, Viti Beaula, said this year’s festival was “the best”. Beaula and a few […]

By Prerna Priyanka Rosie Holidays has introduced two 4WD buses, a first in the country, that are driving a new experience for visitors. The buses will provide access to some of the most remote and historically significant areas in the highlands of Viti Levu. Mosese Tamanitoakula, Rosie Living Manager at Rosie Holidays, highlighted its importance […]

South Sea Cruises Group introduces South Sea Cats South Sea Cruises Group has introduced South Sea Cats, a new resort transfer and snorkelling adventure service. Operating with purpose-built catamarans, the service will commence in early 2025, offering morning transfers to Tokoriki and Matamanoa Islands and evening transfers to Malolo and Castaway Islands. With eco-friendly outboard […]

Levuka makes a memorable first impression. Arriving by sea,  colourful storefronts and historic buildings are framed by the forested slopes of an extinct volcano rising sharply behind the township. Levuka, as Fiji’s first capital (1874-1882), is a town of many firsts. It is a significant cultural world heritage site under the United Nations Educational, Scientific […]

By Prerna Priyanka Ben Masirewa, who has been dubbed a “one-man musical genius,” is returning to the Fiji Fringe Festival after his blazing performance last year. Masirewa credits his father for instilling a rebellious spirit within him, fostering a love for rock ‘n’ roll and encouraging him to dare to be different.  “He dared me […]

By Samantha Magick and Elizabeth Kolivuso Suva painter Jane Ricketts’ paintings are a window into Fiji’s history and history-makers, iTaukei and Indo-Fijian culture, cityscapes and intimate depictions of her family. Ricketts developed her interest in art at a very young age, at the knee of her grandfather, who painted landscapes. But it was a turning […]

By Rowena Singh “There’s never a last song,” says InsideOut lead singer and guitarist, Apakuki Nalawa about the band’s ability to fill dancefloors. “We have to literally run off the stage. People just don’t want to stop partying, dancing and singing.” InsideOut’s passion, iTaukei lyrics, melody and instrumentation has brought them fame across Fiji and […]

By Ben Wheeler For many, the name Martin Scorsese is synonymous with American cinema. His films Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, and Goodfellas are considered by many to be among the greatest Hollywood has ever produced. Others like After Hours and The King of Comedy have a distinctly cult following and have inspired art as varied […]

By Samisoni Pareti Located on the northwest tip of Vanuabalavu, Lau, tiny limestone islets— many of them looking more like boulders –litter the bay to make up this natural wonder. The limestone rocks are secure anchors, and the many narrow channels and sheltered coves form natural anchorage and berthing bays for yachts, motorboats and other […]

By Rowena Singh It’s hard to imagine a more refreshing drink option than a cold glass of Ginger Lei’s lemongrass or moli ginger beer, pumped straight from a frosty keg. You may have tried it at the ROC Market or at the Ginger Café in Suva, or poolside at the Sofitel Resort on Denarau. Now […]

By Prerna Priyanka In a captivating intersection of art, environmental awareness, and cultural storytelling, Mere Nailatikau and Amer Kanngieser are set to launch their groundbreaking exhibition, “Oceanic Refractions.” The exhibition, which originated from a serendipitous encounter in Suva five years ago, promises a unique sensory experience that delves into the Pacific’s environmental challenges through the […]

By Samantha Magick On the Suva seawall at Nasese, a huge heart faces out to sea. The site of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital, it is a symbol of the passion a family and the community they have built, have brought to caring for Pacific children with congenital heart defects. Established by the […]

By Prerna Priyanka Tourism Fiji has joined forces with Mastercard to offer surfing enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the waves of Cloudbreak with three-time world champion surfer, Mick Fanning. The exclusive week-long trip at Namotu Island Surf Resort has already captured the imagination of global surfing fans. Now, in a unique twist, Tourism Fiji […]

By Samantha Magick A new detective novel set in Fiji brings to life a time rarely discussed beyond academic texts; the experiences of Indian labourers under Girmit. A Disappearance in Fiji follows Akal Singh, a 25-year-old Sikh police officer, sent to Fiji in disgrace after an indiscretion in his previous posting of Hong Kong. He […]

Fiji Airways has launched its newest international route to New Caledonia’s capital, Noumea. “We are very excited about the prospects of this new route”, said Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andre Viljoen. The first flight to La Tontouta International Airport in Noumea will be on Thursday 30th November and starting 7th December, […]