#FijiTimesNews The Fiji Times’ Samantha Rina won the All Media – Best Coverage of a Major News Event. She was recognised for her impactful work on the 20-page Lupus insert released in May 2025, which shed light on the realities of a widely misunderstood and often misdiagnosed illness.
Samantha Rina with her award
Huge congratulations to Samantha Rina for winning the Fiji Times Best Award for your incredible 20-page write-up on Lupus an autoimmune disease. 
Your dedication, research, and passion for raising awareness have truly made a powerful impact. Thank you for using your voice to shine a light on a condition that affects so many in silence. Your achievement is so well-deserved, and we are all so proud of you!
Vinaka vakalevu for your advocacy and heart. 
