fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan - GCC Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula

GCC Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.

The show will focus on various contentious issues for the iTaukei and the nation as a whole.

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0:00 Introduction and Welcome
0:27 Guest Introduction: Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs, Ramula Ravuama
1:08 Discussion on the 2000 Coup and Military Mutiny
2:38 Personal Decisions and Career Impact Post-2000
5:38 Offers to Support the Coup and Loyalty in the Military
7:04 Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Importance and Expectations
9:40 Personal Struggles with PTSD and Military Experiences
13:00 The Role of the Great Council of Chiefs in Cultural Preservation
15:00 Challenges Facing iTaukei Culture, Traditions, and Language
20:44 Education System and Incorporation of iTaukei Culture
24:21 Reinstating Cultural Education in Schools
28:30 The Erosion of Respect for Teachers and Rising Misbehavior in Schools
31:37 The Role of Parenting and Family in Addressing Social Issues
37:02 National Response to the Growing Drug Problem
42:52 Personal Story: A Child's Descent into Drug Addiction
44:39 Strategic Approach to Addressing Drug Issues in Fiji
50:05 Growing HIV Crisis: Injecting Drugs and Societal Impact
56:42 Shocking Statistics: Violence Against Women and Girls in Fiji
1:03:03 Addressing Alcohol Abuse and Strengthening Family Values in Villages
1:06:23 Land Use and Economic Empowerment for the iTaukei Community
1:12:07 Unity and the Role of the Great Council of Chiefs in National Integration
1:14:35 Truth and Reconciliation: The 2013 Constitution and National Dialogue
1:17:02 Final Comments: Call for Unity and Strategic Leadership in Addressing National Issues