I could imagine them crying at home – Toribau
I stared at the wall for almost three hours after my parents left, I could imagine them crying at home. Those were the words of Aisea Toribau, who recently graduated w
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Aisea Toribau rebuilds his life after prison through the support and love of his mum and dad
A single mistake does not have to define a lifetime, a message powerfully reflected in the story of Aisea Toribau, a young Fijian who has rebuilt his life through account
WATCH: From Prison Walls to Graduation at FNU – Aisea Toribau on fijivillage Straight Talk
From prison walls to graduating at Fiji National University, Aisea Toribau appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. At a period when many young people ac
From prison walls to graduating at FNU : Aisea Toribau to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk
From the walls of prison to graduating at the Fiji National University - Aisea Toribau will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tomorrow.At a pe
Dr Rajesh Maharaj warns many diabetes cases in Fiji remain undiagnosed
Former President of the Fiji College of General Practitioners, Doctor Rajesh Maharaj, has raised serious concerns about the deadly impact of diabetes, saying many people
Parents urged to set tech rules for children
With thousands of children enjoying their school holidays, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O'Neill is calling on parents and guardians to have rules regarding technol
Fijians consume a lot of processed carbohydrates such as bread leading to diabetes crisis – Dr Maharaj
Former President of the Fiji College of General Practitioners and a General Practitioner with a special interest in NCDs, child health and natural medicine, Doc
Annual cost of diabetes is $145 million while the burden for NCDs reaches $591 million – Dr Maharaj
Diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are imposing significant economic and health burdens in Fiji. While speaking on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vija
Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is urging Fijians to
Sonia Shanaaz urges inclusion of children with disabilities in community life
Sonia Shanaaz, the mother of 10-year-old Aarna, who was born with cerebral palsy, says the inclusion of people with disabilities is very important because they often feel
WATCH: Barbara O'Neill and Dr Rajesh Maharaj on fijivillage Straight Talk
Naturopath and nutritionist, Barbara O'Neill and former President of Fiji College of General Practitioners and General Practitioner with special interest in NCDs, Child H
Ministry says support is provided through stakeholders after mother raises concerns on more support needed
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection says they do not work alone in providing services for persons with disabilities, as support is delivered i
Sonia Shanaaz says silent treatment hurts as she waits for assistance for her daughter with cerebral palsy
Sonia Shanaaz, the mother of 10-year-old Aarna who was born with cerebral palsy, says silent treatment hurts after she reached out to the Ministry of Social Protecti
I do not support police officers being charged on public opinions and without evidence - COMPOL
Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says he will stand by his officers, and he does not support any officer being charged based on public opinion without substantive e
Watch Sonia Shanaaz who is raising her 10 year old daughter living with a disability appear on fijivillage Straight Talk
Are we doing enough?Sonia Shanaaz, a mother who is raising her 10 year old daughter living with a disability, appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan toni
Anthony says those who choose not to be in the union should not expect to receive union-secured benefits for free
About 20 percent of the working population are members of the union and concerns are being raised on the fee proposed in the Employment Relations Bill requiring non-union
Employment Relations Bill is flawed and overreaching, fourth independent party to be involved in Bill assessment - Employers
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has raised concerns that the way the Employment Relations Bill is written is terribly flawed, not written by people familiar wi
Employers want more consultations in good faith on Employment Relations Bill
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling for more consultations in good faith on the Employment Relations Bill. During a special fijivillage Straight Talk
Tagane Mai Program needs Govt support on a bigger scale - Morrison
We want the government to come on board on a bigger scale to support initiatives such as Inspire Pacific's Tagane Mai Program to develop young, responsible and caring men
WATCH: Special fijivillage Straight Talk on Employment Relations Bill
After months of opposing views and public debate on the Employment Relations Bill, a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The guests will be Deputy Se
From addiction to advocate: Ulaiasi Vuli becomes peer mentor in Tagane Mai Program
23-year-old Ulaiasi Vuli from Macuata has turned his life around after years of struggling with drug addiction. Today, he serves as one of the peer mentors at the Insp