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fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
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fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan - Guest Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka
Episodes
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EP 16 - fijivillage Straight Talk Public Forum with Vijay Narayan
fijivillage Straight Talk public forum on Online Safety: Connected and Protected.
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EP 15 - fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and Justice David Ashton-Lewis
Justice David Ashton-Lewis appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan for an in-depth discussion on the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, allegations surrounding the inquiry, his interactions with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka...
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EP 14 - fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and Fiji Law Society President Wylie Clarke
Fiji Law Society President Wylie Clarke appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan to speak about his personal experience after facing serious allegations in the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali. Clarke discusses the…
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EP 13 - fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and 19-year-old Fijian golfer Rajat Rai
19-year-old Fijian golfer Rajat Rai joins fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan to share his inspirational journey in golf, representing Fiji internationally and securing a scholarship to study and compete for American International College in Massachusetts. Rai also talks about his recent...
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EP 12 - fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and Australian High Commissioner to Fiji Peter Roberts
Australian High Commissioner to Fiji Peter Roberts joins fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan for an in-depth discussion on Fiji-Australia relations, the partnership between the two countries, Australia’s support for Fiji and key issues shaping their relationship.
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EP 11 - fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan - Local film and television industry veteran Lanza Coffin
Local film and television industry veteran, Lanza Coffin who is named as part of the camera team nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program on the milestone production of Survivor 50, appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. Coffin is listed…
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EP 10 - Watch fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan on the 2026-2027 National Budget
A direct discussion on the 2026-2027 National Budget with Vijay Narayan and Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel, covering key points, priorities, and what the budget could mean going forward.
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EP 9 - Dr Jason Mitchell and Dr Emali Druma
Straight Talk with Dr Jason Mitchell and Dr Emali Bobo Druma focusing on HIV and the work of the National HIV Outbreak and Cluster Response Taskforce
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EP 8 - fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and Harold Nair
Watch fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan as he speaks with Taveuni-born and Perth resident Harold Nair, who has lived with epilepsy for most of his life and underwent one of the most advanced brain surgeries ever performed in Western Australia two weeks ago. The former Suva Grammar…
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EP 7 - Special fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan Doctor Sivendra Michael
The show focuses on the rejection of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report of the proposed Waste to Energy Plant and Port in Vuda submitted by The Next Generation (Fiji) Limited, the concerning issues in the EIA Report, the issues surrounding the environmental concerns, and the work carried...
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EP 6 President for Counterstroke Fiji Elizabeth Fong
The show will focus on the increased number of strokes in Fiji, the causes, the issues surrounding people getting strokes and now at a younger age, the difficulties faced by people when they encounter this including the families, the high level of hypertension, high blood pressure and...
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Special fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan - Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry
As we mark 26 years today since the coup led by George Speight which resulted in the overthrow of Mahendra Chaudhry’s Labour Coalition Government after just a year in office, Chaudhry says the May 14th coup and the May 19th coup would never be erased from his memory.
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Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, Reverend Manasa Kolivuso and Esita Vuki speak on drugs and HIV on fijivillage Straight Talk
Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, Reverend Manasa Kolivuso and Esita Vuki speak on drugs and HIV on fijivillage Straight Talk.
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EP 2 - Matua School's Dux Reapi Tabuaniviti
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 School's Dux for 2025, Reapi Tabuaniviti.
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Season 4 EP 1: From the walls of prison to graduating at Fiji National University
From the walls of prison to graduating at Fiji National University, Aisea Toribau shares his journey on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan.
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EP 36 - Barbara O'Neill and Dr Rajesh Maharaj
Naturopath and nutritionist, Barbara O'Neill and former President of Fiji College of General Practitioners and General Practitioner with special interest in NCDs, Child Health and Natural Medicine, Doctor Rajesh Maharaj on a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
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December 5th Special
December 5th, 2006 - after months of threats and differences, the speculation was put to rest and the Qarase led government was overthrown by the military. Click here for the full story here; https://www.fijivillage.com/news/December-5th-Special-r8f4x5/
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EP 34 - 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 Secretary at the Ministry of Employment Atish Kumar, Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony, President of the...
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EP 33 - Second part of fijivillage Straight Talk on Inspire Pacific's special program to rehabilitate neglected or troubled boys
The second part of the fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan that focuses on Inspire Pacific's special program to rehabilitate neglected or troubled boys including those caught in taking drugs. The show is shot on site at the Inspire Pacific camp in the interior of Nadroga. The program for...
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EP 32 - Inspire Pacific Founder Ben Morrison and Peer Mentor Tikiko Tavualevu
fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan will focus on Inspire Pacific's special program to rehabilitate neglected or troubled boys including those caught in taking drugs.
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EP 31 - Renowned event director Moe Coffey
For the first time ever, Coffey speaks about the plans leading up to the first Homecoming Festival organized by George FIJI Veikoso and him last year, and the challenges involved. The show focuses on Homecoming Festival bringing UB40 featuring Ali Campbell to Nadi on January 30th next year.
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EP 30 - Chairman of Fiji National HIV Outbreak Cluster Response Taskforce, Doctor Jason Mitchell
A UNAIDS report titled 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, states that since 2014, the number of new HIV infections in Fiji has risen ten-fold.
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EP 29 - Fiji Rugby Players Association Chairman, Ilivasi Tabua and Association Director, Wame Lewaravu
The show will focus on the Association's concerns and plans regarding the welfare of all Fijian players involved in any level of rugby, their personal difficulties and experiences, the work ahead, and it will also feature the first ever candid conversation with Tabua and Lewaravu about the Flying...
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EP 28 - Opposition MP and former FijiFirst Minister Jone Usamate
The show will focus on many pressing issues facing the Opposition, the challenges following the deregistration of the FijiFirst, the concerning national issues and Usamate's personal life story from being raised by a single mother at Wakanisila Settlement to becoming a Minister and Member of...
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EP 27 - Musician, lawyer and survivor Natalie Raikadroka
Raikadroka will speak candidly about her journey from her early years when she and her family were deported from Australia to her physical and sexual abuse, her struggling days as a high school student while living under a house just covered with wooden pallets and tarpaulin, and her successes...
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EP 26 - Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya
Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.
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EP 24 Former inmates Isaiah Holmes and Saimoni Ubitau on fijivillage Staight Talk
Holmes and Ubitau will speak about their experience in prison and the decisions that they had made that changed their lives forever. They will also shed light on how they turned their lives around and also discuss the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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EP 23 2025/2026 National Budget with DPM Prof. Biman Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.
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EP 22 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica, Vodafone Fiji's CEO Elenoa Biukoto and Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Seema Shandil
The show will focus on all issues dealing with the e-transport system.
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EP - 20 Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro joins Vijay Narayan on fijivillage Straight Talk to discuss several issues in the crucial education sector and get responses regarding critical issues raised during the consultation on the Education Act 1966.
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EP 19 - Flying Fijians Head Coach - Mick Byrne
The show will focus on Byrne's rugby coaching successes and challenges, his time as coach with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua starting from the COVID-19 period, and his expectations going into the tests against the Wallabies, Scotland and the Pacific Nations Cup.
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EP 18 - Chinese Education Society representative Glenis Yee and Former President of the Fiji Principals Association and representative of Catholic Education Ben Salacakau
Former President of the Fiji Principals Association and representative of Catholic Education, Ben Salacakau and parent, lawyer and Chinese Education Society representative, Glenis Yee will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
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EP 17 Fiji 7s Coach Osea Kolinisau
The show will focus on our team's performance, the issues being faced by the team and a close look at Kolinisau's rugby journey starting from his school days at Ratu Sukuna Memorial School to captaining the Fiji team to win our first ever Olympic gold medal in the Rio Olympics.
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EP 16 Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto
Minister for Immigration, Viliame Naupoto will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The candid interview will focus on many issues including work at the Immigration Department, shortage of passports, permits, migrant workers, Naupoto’s challenges as the Navy and Military...
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EP 15 - Asta Sonner and Ratu Inoke Drauna
fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan features two young men in Fiji this week who are trying to make a difference despite the youth's many struggles. The show will focus on Ratu Inoke Drauna who is the founder of Aruka Fiji - an organization that is self funded to look after the…
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EP 14 - Drug situation on the ground in Fiji
In this episode, we dive into Fiji’s drug crisis, hearing raw and real stories from those battling addiction and shedding light on the harsh realities unfolding on the streets of Suva.
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EP 13 - Swire Shipping Fijian Drua co captain Tevita Ikanivere
The show will focus on Ikanivere’s journey, his family, career and how far the Drua has come. You can watch the Straight Talk interview on our facebook page, YouTube channel, Instagram handle, X and TikTok account, fijivillage
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EP 12 - Let's talk about Menopause with Nalini Singh and Dr Rachel Pillay
Fiji Women's Rights Movement Executive Director, Nalini Singh and Head of Family Health for the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Pillay will focus on the silent culture regarding menopause and how many women suffer in silence without much medical support, help and counseling in the country.
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EP 11 - Chair of the Electoral Reform Commission and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki and Electoral Reform Commissioner and economist, Professor Wadan Narsey
Chair of the Electoral Reform Commission and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki and Electoral Reform Commissioner and economist, Professor Wadan Narsey. SPONSORED BY FIJI LAW REFORM COMMISSION
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EP 10 - Top Interventional Cardiologist Dr Kapadia
General and Interventional Cardiologist based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, Doctor Vijay Kapadia who grew up in Amy Street in Suva.
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EP 9 Supervisor for Elections Ana Mataiciwa
The interview will focus on preparations for the 2026 general elections, voter related issues, electoral laws, the 2022 glitch and the municipal council elections amongst other issues.
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EP 8 Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson
Coming off their first win of this season against the table topping Chiefs, the Drua coach will reveal many inside stories in the candid interview of the Drua’s journey, and also the fact that their apprenticeship is over.
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EP 7: Drug Free World Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu
Drug Free World Fiji founder, Kalesi Volatabu appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.
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EP 6 Deputy Prime Minister - Professor Biman Prasad
The interview focuses on several issues including cost of living, productivity, financial challenges, health and Police funding, corruption and the risks going into next year’s elections.
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EP 5 General Secretary of Fiji Evangelical Fellowship Reverend Simione Tugi
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....
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EP 4 Chairman of Communications Fiji Limited William Parkinson
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. Listen in and follow us for more…
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