The Methodist Church of Fiji believes that the name "Fijian" quite clearly refers to indigenous people of Fiji as stipulated in the Constitution.
The Church said it has already made a submission to the Interim Government two months ago in which it said that everybody is God's creation and one's multiracial and multi ethnic differences reflects Gods purpose of unity in diversity.
The Church said it does not agree that all the citizens of Fiji should be given the common name of "Fijian".
The SDL Party said it will be an insult to the indigenous Fijians if all Fiji citizens are called Fijians as recommended by the National Council for Building a Better Fiji.
National Director Peceli Kinivuwai said this is a very sensitive issue and needs wider and proper consultation.
NGO, ECREA Director Chantelle Khan said it is a good move however it will take time for people to accept a common name.
The largest Hindu Organisation in the country, Shri Sanatan Dharam Prathinidhi Sabha of Fiji has applauded the idea. Secretary Vijendra Prakash said a common name will unite the country.
These comments come after the Chairperson of one of the NCBBF's Taskforce Lorine Tevi said earlier today that after consideration the taskforce came up with the recommendation to have a common name for all that will unite everyone. Tevi said all Fiji citizens would be known as "Fijians" while the indigenous Fijians will be known as the I-Taukei.
Name Fijian Refers to Indigenous People of Fiji-Church
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