PACIFIC INSIDE Magazine: Issue 15 – 2025 | The Sekran Legacy: 30 Years of COPE Construction

Celebrate three decades of building the Pacific with Pacific Inside Magazine, Issue 15. This edition features an exclusive look at the inspiring journey of COPE Construction as they mark their 30th anniversary. Read about the founding legacy of Satya Sekran and the new era of leadership under Suman Sekran , the WIB Businesswoman of the Year 2022 , who is proudly breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated construction industry.

Inside this Issue:

• Economic Recovery & Innovation: Discover how large-scale Homecoming Concerts in Nadi are fueling Fiji’s post-pandemic economic boom. Explore the launch of the 5G Era in Fiji , the rise of sustainable Coco Peat production , and stories from the Suva Hustle of everyday entrepreneurs.
• Social & Health Crises: Comprehensive reports on the rising Pacific Drug Crisis and the Silent Crisis of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) threatening Fiji’s future. Plus, an expert guide to managing the contagious Pink Eye (Adenoviral Conjunctivitis) outbreaks in Fiji.
• History & Heritage: A deep dive into the lasting impact of Blackbirding in the South Pacific and the legacy of exploitation and resilience in Fiji.
• Community Resilience: The moving story of Tukuraki Village survivors, who learned from the deadly past of the 2012 landslide and Cyclone Winston to build a more disaster-resilient future.
• Lifestyle & Sport: Features on Fijian Flair in French Rugby , the new Oceania League , and the family behind Fiji’s flower industry.