Ajnesh Prasad is no stranger to hard work, as he grew up with the motto that nothing can be achieved without commitment and a plan to succeed. Prasad (pictured above) was part of one of many families who lived in Lajonia, Labasa in Vanua Levu. “I had a great childhood and am most proud of the love, mentorship and support I have received from my parents over the years,” Prasad shared. “Although my father also worked for Energy Fiji Limited [EFL] for over three decades, we also practic...Read More

Growing up in a house that loved to watch sports and athletics fuelled Iliesa Namosimalua’s passion for sports. From a young age, Namosimalua made the easy decision to pursue a career in the sports and fitness industry. “Being a passionate athlete and representing Fiji in athletics fuelled my passion to excel in a career in this field,” he shared. “I was a Gold Medallist at the 2005 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, represented Fiji in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Athletics and in 200...Read More

Ryana Rashnita Kumar believes that an enriching student experience during one’s tertiary studies is an important ingredient to achieving a successful career. Without missing a beat, Kumar said her tertiary journey at the Fiji National University (FNU) cemented the notion that a balance between receiving a quality education and being engaged in campus life activities contributed to a memorable phase in her life. From the Sugar City of Lautoka, Kumar’s knack for finances influenced her c...Read More

As a teacher, Lynett Vinita Reddy is living proof to her students that hard work, dedication and perseverance are valuable traits that enable individuals to achieve their desired goals in life. The quiet yet determined lady from Labasa, Vanua Levu said hearing about the success stories of others that undertook tertiary studies at the Fiji National University (FNU) prompted her to pursue her academic ambitions. “I came from a background that wasn’t financially stable,” Reddy shared. �...Read More

Barry Mataisau Pugeva set out to pursue tertiary studies that would enable him to play a critical role in the promotion of health, prevention of diseases, prolonging life and the empowerment of individuals and communities in managing their health through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention. The Solomon Islander diligently completed his high school studies at the Betikama Adventist College in East Honiara, Guadalcanal Province before researching tertiary-lev...Read More