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.
Podcast Description
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.
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May 28, 2025
EP 17 Fiji 7s Coach Osea Kolinisau
May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
1hr 3 min
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.

May 21, 2025
EP 16 Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto
May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
1hr 16 min
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.

May 14, 2025
EP 15 - Asta Sonner and Ratu Inoke Drauna
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
1hr 5 min
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.

May 7, 2025
EP 14 - Drug situation on the ground in Fiji
May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
1hr 18 min
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.

Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025
27 min
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

Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
1hr 15 min
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.

Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025
1hr 23 min
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

Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
1hr 8 min
General and Interventional Cardiologist based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, Doctor Vijay Kapadia who grew up in Amy Street in Suva.

Mar 19, 2025
EP 9 Supervisor for Elections Ana Mataiciwa
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
53 min
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.

Mar 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
55 min
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.


