fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan

Reverend Simione Tugi, General Secretary of the Fiji Evangelical Fellowship, takes a deep dive into Fiji’s growing drug crisis. He sheds light on the rising number of children on the streets, the role of the church in addressing these issues, and why some faith leaders remain silent on the topic. Don’t miss this candid and thought-provoking conversation.

William Parkinson who is also the Chairman of Leadership Fiji and a former President of Pacific Islands News Association, shares his journey from when he had a dream at the age of about 20 years to start a commercial radio station in Fiji to present day.

The candid interview focuses on Adi Tulia Nacola, coming from a chiefly family and being a daughter of a Minister who was ousted in the 1987 military coup, her experiences growing up in Fiji including the political upheavals, going into business and the lack of opportunities for women, substance abuse, and negative effects on the country due to the erosion of culture, tradition and respect.

Dr. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, Fiji's Minister for Health and Medical Services, in a candid interview talks about the myriad challenges facing the nation's healthcare system, particularly concerning the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital, procurement processes, and the Fiji Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Services Centre (FPBS).

The in-depth interview focuses on many issues facing the people of the country and the Prime Minister’s plans going forward.