fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan

fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan is a show that dives deep into the pressing issues facing our nation—issues that demand action and meaningful solutions. Hosted by Vijay Narayan, the program brings you direct conversations with key figures, ensuring the people get the answers they need.

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 Parliament.

09-03
01:13:17

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 despite the hurdles in her life.

08-20
01:15:40

EP 26 - Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya

Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.

08-13
45:03

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.

07-30
55:53

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. 

07-02
01:31:42

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.

06-23
01:16:02

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.

06-11
01:10:12

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

06-04
54:51

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.

05-28
01:03:29

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 Commander and the challenges in the former FijiFirst Party.

05-21
01:16:41

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 struggling people on the streets. Ratu Inoke who is a counsellor, decided to take this step after he lost his two close friends to suicide. The show will also focus on Asta Sonner - a young man who was left on his own after his parents broke up. Sonner ended up on the streets and shares his story in detail on how he managed to turn his life around, becoming one of the first Fijians to start creating chatbots in the country.

05-14
01:05:23

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.

05-07
01:18:10

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

04-16
27:53

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.  

04-09
01:15:21

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

04-02
01:23:12

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. 

03-26
01:08:18

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.

03-19
53:57

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