Feature Stories

"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.

Villagers of Nacavanadi, one of 14 villages on the island of Gau were happy about their progress now that they have been connected to two critical basic necessities through proper drinking water and solar energy home systems.

"For Rotuma to be declared as an organic island, all farming systems and products should comply with Pacific Organic Standards, which describes the requirements for organic production." President Konrote