fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan

The show will focus on all issues dealing with the e-transport system.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Commander and the challenges in the former FijiFirst Party.

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 struggling people on the streets. Ratu Inoke who is a counsellor, decided to take this step after he lost his tw...

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.

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

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.  

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

General and Interventional Cardiologist based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, Doctor Vijay Kapadia who grew up in Amy Street in Suva. 

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.

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.

Drug Free World Fiji founder, Kalesi Volatabu appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.

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.

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. Listen in and follow us for more interesting and candid interviews

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.