From loss to a chef’s dream, Karishma’s resilience lights a new path. Each market morning becomes a step toward independence, guided by sisterly support and unwavering hope.

Sandra Valentine reshaped crew support in the 1970s with a bold move: a dedicated administrator role, forward planning, and a focus on personal coaching for hostesses. This portrait hints at the strategic changes, leadership dynamics, and the human side of flying that followed. A compelling glimpse into how one vision could transform life in the…

Fiji rolls out new housing strategies to unlock land access and tackle tenure hurdles. With partnerships and cost-saving model homes, affordable living is being reimagined beyond the cities, promising a more secure path to homeownership for communities nationwide.

Fiji is weighing high-rise solutions to ease land shortages and boost affordable housing for low-income families. With grant reforms and broad collaboration on the horizon, the housing landscape could see a mix of tall buildings and new options across key communities.

A growing push for tighter accreditation of imported construction materials, especially steel, could reshape Fiji’s building safety standards. Industry leaders warn that relying on offshore certification while local testing lags risks compromising public safety and earthquake resilience. The debate now centers on strengthening regulatory oversight to ensure materials suit Fiji’s climate and code requirements.

Small Island Developing States are navigating climate risks while facing a delicate dependence on fossil fuel imports. Fiji lays out a bold path—greater transparency, a clear decarbonization vision, and a net-zero target—backed by international partnerships. As global talks push for bolder, better-coordinated climate finance, the push for cleaner energy and stronger resilience gains momentum.

Fiji’s finance minister is advocating a new, collaborative path for the built environment — bringing together government, architects, and universities to boost sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure. The conversation signals stronger standards, smarter incentives, and a wave of future growth and jobs.

Fiji’s construction scene may be on the verge of a major shift, with talks of a simplified local contract and tighter regulatory standards gaining momentum. Industry leaders and policymakers are exploring a framework aimed at clarity, safety, and bigger opportunities for local professionals in a more sustainable built environment.

An extraordinary seven-day, 480-kilometer circuit around Fiji’s Viti Levu tests one man’s limits to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS initiatives. From grueling climbs to cheering locals, the journey spotlights community spirit and a campaign that’s already exceeding its target. A tale of grit, giving, and the difference individual action can make.

Pacific leaders warn that unreliable climate finance erodes trust at COP, insisting funding is a legal obligation under the Paris Agreement, not a favor. As communities face rising seas and extreme weather, talks turn to multi-year commitments and new funding models that could redefine resilience for the region.