45 articles tagged "ratu-sukuna-day"
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere hosted a reception at the State House for cabinet ministers, members of the diplomatic corp, civil society members, and other invited guests to conclude the week-long celebrations of Ra
There were long lines of people outside the Fiji Museum waiting for their chance to be able to see the displays. Vinti Chandra from Nadi says she last visited the museum in 2015 and was encouraged by her friends t
He was known as a man of two worlds, as a prominent chief and as the first among equals of the Fijian cadre in the British administration. President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere stated this about Fiji’s greatest stat
People turned out in numbers to be part of the Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations today which began with a march from the Flea Market to Albert Park. Students from Queen Victoria School, Ratu Kadavulevu School, Marist Br
Justice Alipate Qetaki says any consultation undertaken on reviewing iTaukei laws should also include the tenants on iTaukei land and this is one way to honour Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. While speaking during a symposiu
Ratu Sir Lalabalavu Sukuna was a statesman, scholar, soldier, administrator and a distinguished leader who always displayed rationale. This was highlighted by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry while paying
Unity Fiji Party leader and former Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Savenaca Narube says he is sad to note that we have not realized the economic vision in Fiji and have not turned land ownership into prosperity. Whil
Ratu Sukuna, even as a decorated and hailed French Foreign legionnaire and traditional chief of high rank would not have dared to even think about imposing his view on others. This has been highlighted by Deputy Pr
The fallout from the sacking of Chief Justice Fatiaki is still being felt today. Former President of the Fiji Law Society Graham Leung highlighted this at the Visionary Leadership Conference held at the Harbour Poi
We will need to review the 2013 Constitution to ensure that no community is denied fair representation because we have seen the outcome of the 2022 general elections where certain minority communities have been denied r
Some leaders are gifted and some who are gifted become leaders and Ratu Sukuna is a great example of this statement. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo highlighted this during the public le
75 percent of the people living in poverty are the iTaukei and this presents a great challenge to our emerging leaders. Na Marama Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa highlighted this during her opening speech during t
It is a historic moment for the iTaukei Land Trust Board as they unveiled the Ratu Sukuna Monument today. Manager Strategic Planning Change Management Innovation, Reijeli Taylor says the unveiling of the monument m
Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vanayaliyali Sukuna changed education in Fiji to the efficient institution that we are now and it was one of his first and foremost focal points growing up as a young man. This was stated
There is a video currently going viral on social media of an artist painting a portrait of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. The person behind it is Tough Arts Fiji artist, Lino Lionel Colaitiniyara of Bagasau, Cakaudrove who
The Chair of the Great Council of Chiefs Review Team, Doctor Jone Baledrokadroka says they will have to make some hard decisions after gathering all the submissions on how a revamped GCC should look like and to ensure t
In the past few decades, the iTaukei unknowingly and unwillingly have lost part of their identity — their traditional games. Deputy CEO of the iTaukei Affairs Board, Josefa Toganivalu says it is rather unfortunat
Methodist Church of Fiji President, Reverend Ili Vunisuwai has called on the members of the Great Council of Chiefs to ensure that the new GCC will do the things that is intended to benefit the people. He says the
The latest Fiji Bureau of Statistics report which highlighted that 75 percent of the iTaukei live in poverty is expected to feature prominently in the Great Council of Chiefs meeting starting today Turaga Roko Tui
As the country heads into an important week to celebrate the achievements and contribution of one of Fiji’s greatest statesmen, Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vanayaliyali Sukuna, the iTaukei Affairs Ministry says we are
