Growing up in Sigatoka, young Keshvi Lal Sukul’s favourite past time was watching crime fiction television programs such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation where investigators deduced crime by analysing evidence in state of art laboratory facilities. This much loved past-time ritual slowly developed into something more serious as Sukul grew older and began to set her career goals. “My father is a doctor and because of that I was familiar with the medical field. I knew I would wo...Read More

Ritambhara’s favourite time in high school used to be during Science laboratory classes.  She was her happiest when surrounded by a microscope, petri dishes and slides.  Today, she has a much larger laboratory to work in and is the Acting Lab Superintendent of Lautoka Hospital.  “I like to believe that the field chose me. Everything about it intrigues me,” she said. Medical laboratory scientists are key members of the medical society, working in all areas of the cli...Read More

As a young boy, Ashtosh Singh was always fascinated by fuse boxes and powerlines. He was always eager to work in the field. Having made up his mind at a young age, he worked towards this goal. “I did not want to be confined to a desk and chair. I always wanted to be out and about,” said Singh. Singh currently works as a High Voltage Technician in The Lines Company in Auckland, New Zealand. Youngest of four siblings, Singh was born and bred in Viseisei, Lautoka. He attend...Read More

Determined to be a chef at the tender age of six, Bertrand Jang’s success story is one of perseverance, persistence and aspiring to accomplish your goals in life. Today, Jang proudly owns a bakery, where he spends most of his day whipping up exquisite cakes and sweet delights that he describes will surely send you to ‘cake heaven’. “I knew I wanted to be a chef at the age of six and there was no stopping me. It was probably the easiest decision of my life,” he said. Jang ...Read More

Alumeci Tuisawau is a respected name when it comes to Fiji’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) section. She has served in a number of senior positions in the education sector of the nation with her most recent position being the Director TVET at the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts (MEHA). Aiming at making Fiji a knowledge-based society, the Fijian Government has listed education as an important item on its agenda. TVET is marked as a cornerstone of reform i...Read More