Feature Stories

Losing his eye sight at the age of 17 some 39 years ago, Setareki Macanawai never imagined that he would be recognised for his contribution to people living with disability.

For 70-year-old Jese Mucunabitu, receiving the Fiji 50th Anniversary Independence Commemorative Medal from the President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote this week was nothing short of unbelievable.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama unveils a monument dedicated to all frontline border control and healthcare workers who worked tirelessly to protect their fellow Fijians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We knew independence was only the first great leap, that the coming decades could bring us many challenges." - PM Bainimarama

President of Weightlifting Fiji, Della Shaw-Elder was emotional and excited as she received the 50th Anniversary Independence Medal from Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konrote at the State House.

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Sakiusa Raivoce encourages Fijians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to look into other sectors, such as agriculture and fisheries to find employment.

“Fiji has come a long way since independence, there are now many developments and I was only six years old when I witnessed my first Fiji Day celebrations in Nadi.” - Josefa Dakuinisavu

“No one knew what the future would bring, all we knew with certainty was that we alone would determine our destiny. So, tell them about that day.” - The Attorney-General, Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum

“Look after your health and look after one another. Stay focused and committed with your studies. You are going to be our future leaders and we depend on you.” President Konrote

The new processing shed promises a lot of good fortunes for the people on the island of Batiki who have been producing virgin coconut oil for the last three years mostly for the export market.