At 27, Reapi becomes Dux after being turned away when in Year 13
After being turned away from her Year 13 external exam because her family could not afford $570 in school fees, Reapi Tabuaniviti finally returned to complete her educati
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Stopped from sitting Year 13 Exam over $190, Reapi refused to give up
For 27-year-old Reapi Tabuaniviti, the day she was stopped from sitting her Year 13 exams over unpaid school fees is a memory she will never forget - a moment when years
Watch the inspiring story of Matua School's Dux Reapi Tabuaniviti on fijivillage Straight Talk
From her dad being diagnosed with cancer when she was 14, to financial struggles at home and rejection at school, get ready to watch and hear the inspiring story of Matua
First refugee to become UK High Commissioner shares humble beginnings
UK High Commissioner Kanbar Hossein-Bor has shared his journey from crossing the Iran–Pakistan border as a child to becoming one of Britain’s top diplomats,
My success is about my transformation - Toribau shares his redemption through education
For former inmate Aisea Toribau, his success is not defined by the past mistakes he made, but by the transformation he underwent through education.Toribau recently attain
The extraordinary story of Kanbar Hossein-Bor on fijivillage Straight Talk at 7 tonight
The extraordinary story of Kanbar Hossein-Bor will be shared on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. Hossein-Bor is the first refugee to become a UK High Comm
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
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