Pacific Inside Magazine Issue 7

Dive into the heart of the Pacific with Pacific Inside Magazine: Issue 7 | 2024, your definitive guide to the political, economic, and cultural pulse of Fiji and the region. This edition features an exclusive deep dive into the evolving role of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), going “Beyond Defence” with Commander Major General Jone Kalouniwai, who discusses the military’s strategic role in national development, youth empowerment, and upholding democratic principles.

Inside this Issue:

• The Rising Scourge of Cyber Crime in Fiji: An urgent investigation into the growing threat of cybercrime, revealing alarming statistics on cyberbullying—which affects 61.44% of women in Fiji—and the rise of online fraud and explicit image trading among students.
• Embracing Sustainability: Explore sustainable initiatives in Fiji’s wild heartland, including responsible tourism in Beqa Lagoon and Navua, and the inspiring success of peri-urban women turning mushroom farming into a commercial venture for financial empowerment.
• Regional Diplomacy: A detailed look at Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s landmark visit to China, and the potential benefits for infrastructure and poverty alleviation in Fiji.
• Climate on the Brink: An essential report on the existential threat of climate change, with Pacific Island leaders demanding global action against rapidly rising sea levels and the specter of deep-sea mining.
• Culture & Heritage: Discover efforts to preserve and ensure the quality of Pacific Kava through a new regional development strategy, alongside the revival of traditional sea salt production in Lomawai village.

From Fiji’s infrastructure boom and the reimagining of Suva’s Ratu Sukuna Park to the ongoing fight for stability and global peace through peacekeeping missions, this issue is packed with comprehensive stories that educate and entertain.