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April 24, 2026

Death of the People's President: Fiji mourns Ratu Epeli Nailatikau

Often dubbed the "People’s President", Ratu Nailatikau was a highly respected statesman, military leader, and chief who served as Fiji's President from 2009 to 2015.
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Published on April 24, 2026 01:15

April 11, 2026

Papaya (pawpaw) power - plus a recipe

I first encountered this scrumptious fruit at the buffet table, where large slices of orange papaya attracted my hungry eye.
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Published on April 11, 2026 07:00

March 14, 2026

Fiji faces: war-paint or fashion?

An early English Methodist missionary in Fiji, Rev. Thomas Williams, stunned the literary world in 1858 with his landmark work of anthropology, Fiji and the Fijians.
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Published on March 14, 2026 22:45

February 11, 2026

Fiji's 2.6-tonne Cocaine Crisis: the impact of narco-subs

In mid-January, Fiji Police swooped on remote Vatia in Fiji, where they seized 2.6 tonnes of cocaine. Discover how drug cartels use narco-subs in the South Pacific.
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Published on February 11, 2026 23:40

January 15, 2026

Fiji's finches and other unique land birds

Discover Fiji's finches and unique land birds in this informative post. Explore their habitats, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Published on January 15, 2026 05:02

December 13, 2025

My first Fiji Christmas: plus a musical gift

Discover the joy of a unique Fiji Christmas with heartfelt carols, island traditions, and a special musical gift.
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Published on December 13, 2025 17:28

November 24, 2025

Fiji's Chiefs: a story of twists and turns

Dive into the intriguing story of Fiji's chiefs and their place in a modernising Fiji.
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Published on November 24, 2025 05:00

September 13, 2025

Fiji High Court sentences nine for massive drug import

Fiji High Court sentences nine for massive drug import
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Published on September 13, 2025 22:18

July 24, 2025

The next Fiji Islands Mystery!

I'm thrilled to tell you my next book is coming up. I've finished the first draft, revised it and will send it to my editor next week.

I'll let you know the title very soon. For now, I can say #6 in my Fiji Islands Mysteries presents a disturbing case which provokes DI Joe Horseman to make profound choices aoubt his future.
I promise more details soon. In the meantime,

Happy reading!

Bernadette

B.M. Allsopp
https://www.bmallsopp.com/
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Published on July 24, 2025 20:12

July 14, 2025

Humans in Fiji: strangers in paradise 2

What were Fiji's glorious islands like 3,500 years ago? We now know the large, mountainous islands were covered by lush rainforest. The western parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu are now...
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Published on July 14, 2025 07:00