Join Geraldine Sen on Gold Focus that discusses important issues affecting people in Fiji, including health, consumer rights, and financial responsibilities. The program features expert guests who provide insights and practical information to help the public stay informed and make better decisions.
Aired on TV: Tuesday 27th January 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). Guests: Consumer Council of Fiji Representatives Ziyad Parvez - Manager for Campaigns Information and Media Seupepeli Finau - Media Officer This episode discuses Consumer Trust and highlights the rise of online scams and misleading promotions in Fiji, urging consumers to stay vigilant, report suspicious activities, and be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true. It also emphasizes transparency from businesses and influencers, proper food safety standards, and the importance of awareness in protecting consumers.
Aired on TV: Wednesday 4th February 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). Guests: Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority Representatives; Esala Vukinavanua - Senior Education Specialist and Keshwa Mani - Manager Enforcement. The discussion explains personal income tax filing in Fiji, including who needs to file and the importance of compliance. FRCS representatives highlight that individuals with additional income sources must register, keep proper records, and file returns by the March 31 deadline, while also warning about penalties for late filing or undeclared income.
Aired on TV: Wednesday 18th February 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). Guests: Representing Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Joaqium Da Fonesca - Chairperson. The discussion focuses on the work of Fiji’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which aims to address past political upheavals by encouraging people to share their experiences and help the nation heal. The commission seeks to document the truth, promote social cohesion, and support reconciliation rather than punish individuals. Through public participation and transparency, the process hopes to acknowledge past harms, validate victims’ experiences, and help Fiji move toward a more united and peaceful future.
Aired on TV: Wednesday 25th February 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). Guests: From the University of the South Pacific, Dr. Michael Daniel Wood - School of Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics representing Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and Karen Chute - Centre for Sustainable Futures representing the Bachelor of Climate Change. The discussion examines new Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change degree programs at the University of the South Pacific, aimed at building regional expertise and preparing students to address future challenges. It highlights how these fields can strengthen decision-making, climate resilience, and development across sectors in Fiji and the Pacific.
Aired on TV: Wednesday 4th March 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). Guest: Representing Fiji Medical Association, Dr. Alipate Vakamocea - President The discussion highlights Fiji’s growing health crisis, with non-communicable diseases causing about 80% of deaths. Experts stress that unhealthy lifestyles, poor diets, and weak food safety enforcement are major factors, calling for stronger prevention, better regulation, and greater public awareness.
Aired on TV: Wednesday 11th March 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). Guests: Representing the Fiji Police Force SSP. Rakesh Chand - Director Community Oriented Policing and Inspector Emosi Uluilakeba - Community Oriented Policing
Aired on TV: Wednesday 11th March 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). Guests: Representing the Fiji Police Force, SSP. Rakesh Chand - Director Community Oriented Policing and Inspector Emosi Uluilakeba - Community Oriented Policing. The discussion examines Fiji’s worsening health crisis, where non-communicable diseases like diabetes and heart disease account for about 80% of deaths. Experts highlight that unhealthy lifestyles, poor diets, and limited prevention efforts are major causes, while weak food safety enforcement and poor restaurant standards add further health risks. The conversation stresses the need for stronger prevention, healthier food choices, and better regulation to improve public health.
Aired on TV: Wednesday 18th March 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). On The Gold Focus, Asenaca Waqavuki shares her journey raising a child with autism, highlighting the need for patience, acceptance, and greater understanding, while encouraging compassion and support for families.
Aired on TV: Wednesday 25th March 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). Guest, Joshua Vinal Singh, a Prosecutor of the Online Safety Commission, highlights the increasing seriousness of online harm—such as cyberbullying, image-based abuse, sextortion, and AI-manipulated content—and explains how even sharing or engaging with harmful posts can contribute to the problem. It emphasizes that these actions are real crimes under Fiji’s Online Safety Act 2018, carrying serious penalties, while also stressing the importance of early reporting, preserving evidence, and practicing responsible online behavior to prevent harm.
Aired on TV: Wednesday 1st April 2026, 11:30am (Fijian Time Zone: UTC+12). “The Gold Focus” discusses the importance of having a will. With guests from Fiji Public Trustees Corporation, the program explains the legal process, common disputes, and why proper estate planning helps avoid delays and family conflict
