Tag: Suva

The Fiji Motorcyclists Association will be having a FMA Movember Bike Show in partnership with the Fiji Cancer Society and the Land Transport Authority on November 15th at the Fortech Complex Carpark in Nokonoko, Laucala Beach. The “Bikers for Prostate Cancer: Save It or Shave It,” event aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer, promote […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Fiji’s national art gallery has taken a major step forward with the official announcement of its name: Na iTukuni National Art Gallery.

The Republic of Cappuccino Cafe (ROC) has announced that the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation will take over coordination of the ROC Market, Fiji’s oldest running street market.

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

By Kite Pareti Pioneering electric bike sharing venture, Qaqi Mai will soon bring its services closer to communities across Fiji.  Company founder Eliki Dakuitoga says this will begin in November, starting in Suva and Nausori before extending to Nadi and other key locations. Earlier this month Qaqi Mai held two test drive campaigns, and the […]

Thousands attended the fourth Pacific Human Rights Film Festival in Suva to watch Pacific-based films and engage in discussions on the theme of ‘Oceans and Land’.

Local dance company MATA is “bringing energy and power” to this year’s Dance Fest competition.

The short films titled In Exile and My Fish Is Your Fish were showcased before more than 200 high school students from across Suva.

By Kite Pareti Mele Nabola’s journey with art began from a young age. Her father, who’s also an artist, has been her inspiration which encouraged her to follow in his footsteps.  “Growing up I would see him paint sign boards for a living. I would help him clean his brushes and then later on I […]

By Ben Wheeler The Fourth Pacific Human Rights Film Festival is gearing up for what organisers expect to be its biggest and most successful year yet. This October audiences will be treated to the Fijian premiere of the sumptuous ecofeminist feature Pacific Mother and an exclusive director’s cut of the stunning reef renewal documentary Protecting […]

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 […]

Suva’s longest running business incubator is a fun day out By Samantha Magick Visit downtown Suva on the third Sunday of every month and you will find three vibrant streets full of local products, food and music. The ROC Market is an institution in the capital, growing from nine tents in Foster Street when it […]

This year’s Allan Alo Festival last night opened with a stunning performance, and featured an exhibition of renowned Pacific artists. The week-long festival promises to captivate audiences by focusing on Pacific cultural heritage, with contributions from regional guest artists as well as students of the late Allan Alo in Fiji. Hosted at the Oceania Art […]

On the third Sunday of every month, all local residents are invited to visit the Fiji Museum at a discounted rate. New ticket prices for adults age 16 and over will be $5, while kids age 15 and under is $2.50. The Fiji Museum team is offering this incentive once a month “to thank local […]