r/Fijian

While cleaning under the DJ desk at the club, I found several vapes lying on the floor. I do not use or take vapes, so I had no intention of keeping them for myself. At first, I considered giving them away for free or should I give it to a responsible adult🙃

Was taking a taxi home and lots of people were walking around. The Taxi was a Toyota Probox and the boot was opened with the bootlid sat high.

I finished loading the car and as I shut the bootlid, a young male walked in front of me and ducked, the bootlid nearly hitting his head.

He then looked at me like its my fault for shutting the boot.

Who told you to walk in front of me under the bootlid.

Bula

Im from overseas and I’m looking for help to identify the areas I should be looking at to live in Suva while studying at The University of the South Pacific.

I’d like to rent a small apartment in a safe area. Budget is up to 1500 month.

I’m a mature aged woman.

I don’t mind living on campus but it’s very competitive to obtain campus housing. Also with being older I might not be suited.

Vinaka

So there’s a guy I used to work with, and he came to America from Fiji about 20 years ago. He’s not an ethnic Fijian person (pardon me if that’s not the correct term) but is rather an Indian guy who was born there.

Whenever I’d talk to him, he heard me say I was a socialist (which I am) and he proceeded to tell me all about how he grew up in a socialist country, that being Fiji. His claim to fame is that he “grew up in a tin shed in a socialist country, moved to a capitalist country (the USA) and now owns two houses”.

Not to call him a liar, but every bit of research I’ve done shows that Fiji has never even attempted socialism. Other people from Fiji I’ve spoken to say they have no idea what he’s talking about.

For added context, this guy not only fully supports Trump, but is very anti immigrant despite being one himself. He insists he only hates “illegal” immigrants, but in practice is quite hostile to most of them, legal or illegal. Despite who he is and where he came from, he talks and acts like some good ‘ol boy from Georgia or Alabama.

He’s also told about how he was raised Hindu in Fiji, but became a Mormon from the missionaries there. Considering all the weird things that the LDS church teaches, it’s not out of the realms of possibility that this guy is either lying about everything, or is completely nuts. He did say he left Fiji during a coup, so that might have something to do with it.

Is this guy telling the truth? Or is he spreading lies?

I'm Polynesian, and didn't know till today that all ITaukei have the same admixture as Polynesians (Papuan/Austronesian). The only difference is the amount of Papuan or Austronesian admixture amongst us, with Polynesians having more Austronesian Dna and iTaukei having more Papuan Dna, But the SAME admixture and Genetic Make up. This dosen't have anything to do with Lau or the Tongans Invading Lau. This was news to me, and only adds to me loving my Fijian brothers and sisters more. Was anyone from Fiji aware of this? It also explains why we also have such similar languages as well.

Bula, Am wondering if anyone here plays world of warcraft classic (wrath of the lich king private server warmane). And wondering what is the scene in Fiji for WoW.

I was invited by a lady which was our tour guide at the biausavu waterfall for dinner, we spoke about lovo, and after expressing interest she invited us to have some with her! My question is am I gonna be okay? Me and my spouse are interested in going, but was curious if it was safe. I’m planning on bringing kava and money as a house warming gift.

Hello!
I’ve booked 9 nights in December.
I’m wondering what everyone has done for transportation I’ve been quoted $200 one way through the travel company I’ve booked with but told I can’t book until 2 months before our trip.
Also any feedback on Shangri La would be great!

Déjà vu?

I've graduated 2 years now and currently working and have inquired authorities before on this but got no response, what are your thoughts?

A few years ago, major changes were unilaterally made without any discussion with students who were most affected by the changes, I was under the TELS scheme, where concessional payments were set up.

Then about 2 years ago,, without any notice this scheme was changed to a different one - with very different conditions - such as:

1. lower allowances

2. requirement to serve a bond was added

Then in the new budget, Govt announced further changes, which are more confusing - but something along the lines of putting up a significant 50% penalty if a student wants to pay back back their tuition instead of serving their bond.

Worse is that there have been not even a single formal notice of these changes, which seem to be happening on an yearly basis. We just had to figure it all out by ourselves.

As someone who had been swayed in the direction of the much-promised change, we have been very let-down by the actions of the current government on this issue.

My question is:

1. With the Govt constantly and continuously says that they are consulting the public and listening to our views - where is the evidence of this happening in the case of TELS for us students when so many of us are affected by it?

2. All these new rules should apply for new students - there is a TSLS contract in place that we sign, which lists the conditions. There has been no new contract, so how are these changes legal?

3. In the spirit of fairness and transparent, those of us who wish to go back to our previous contract should be allowed ot do so? And those who wish for the change in contract should also be allowed to choose to do so if they so wish. New changes should be effected only for new students.

4. Why are the allowances for former TELS students who have been put on a different and new scheme been reduced if we are also required to serve the same bond period.

I feel like we've been hoodwinked big time by the current government.

Hi everyone!
Considering Fiji for our honeymoon but it’ll be in December 🥲

Would you just avoid it or still say it’s fine?
We wanted to spend about 10 days across maybe 3 different islands.
We don’t care if it’s humid but is it going to rain all the time?

Should we actually avoid going in December or would you say it’s mostly fine?
Are any islands better than others?

Thank you all appreciate any help!

A key difference between Nadi and Suva is how they treat different ethnicities. Indo-Fijians are treated as outsiders or foreigners in Suva where their population is lesser compared to the indigenous people, in the west where the Indo-Fijians are more prevalent, Indo-Fijians tend to look down upon the indigenous people

I've seen some conflicting information online about whether this is possible. I have a 5 hour layover at NAN in a few months in the evening (arrive 5pm, depart 10pm) but I've read in some places if you have a short layover immigration may not allow you entry while you transit.

If it helps, I'm travelling on an NZ passport so a visa shouldn't be a problem.

Is it worth risking or should I just stay airside?

Hello all! I wanted to share a little about a project I've been working on called Girmit Talk :).

Growing up Indo-Fijian in the USA, I've never felt connected to a larger culture over the diaspora. Consequently, I wanted to make a website to connect Indo-Fijians across the world. I created girmittalk.org, a website for anyone to share and read articles about Indo-Fijian history, culture, or even recipes!

It's still the early days, and I want to make it into something shaped by the people it's for. So, I'm asking you all here for feedback and thoughts! You can read more about my story on the About page.

Additionally, if you'd like to, share your story! It really helps get the site going to create a larger, interconnected, and proud Indo-Fijian community. Thank you!

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