Lenora Qereqeretabua
2022

The cost of politics

is again under the spotlight as Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Australia, Wallis and Futuna and American-affiliated Pacific states and territories are all expected to hold elections this year.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Fiji Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
2022

America engages the Pacific

After a 38-year break from Fiji and a 10-year break from the Pacific,  a United States Secretary of State has visited the region,  committing to “a free and open Pacific” with promises to “respect core international principles”, as the U.S. re-engages with the region as part of its Indo-Pacific Strategy.

Joji Raqio tweet
2022

The tweeting teacher

Fijian teacher and storyteller Joji Raqio has provided some powerful insights into teaching in rural Fiji during the pandemic. His Twitter feed has entertained and educated people across the nation.

Fiji teachers
2022

COVID closures and Fiji schools

By Epeli Krishan Sen Vakalalabure and Lotarakuita Anand Sen Saurara Albus Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series notes that time is a mysterious thing and, when

Nadi Hash Harriers
2022

Hashing for fun, well-being and harmony

By Jason Jett “…You don’t know where you’re going, and where this adventure will lead you.” “There is no racism in hash,” said David Jamieson, owner of Yacht Help Fiji,

Fijiana Sevens team
2021

Honourable mention: The Fijiana Sevens team

Fiji’s Women’s National Sevens team, the Fijiana, brought joy to a COVID-ravaged nation this year with their bronze-medal performance at the Olympic Games. They have gone on to finish the