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Representatives from Lau make presentations to the soon to be installed Tui Nayau, Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau

Representatives from Lau make presentations to the soon to be installed Tui Nayau, Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau

Representatives from Lau make presentations to the soon to be installed Tui Nayau, Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau See the Story

Tubou ready to host

Tubou ready to host

The chiefly village of Tubou on Lakeba in Lau has begun solemn traditional preparations for the installation of Ratu Tevita Kapaiwai Lutunauga Uluilakeba Mara, Tui Nayau, Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau, a significant cultural event steeped in Lauan history. Delegations from across the Lau Group have arrived with traditional gifts and offerings, converging on the chiefly residence in Vatuwaqa in a formal process of unity and reverence. The vanua …Read Article

Kelera is Fiji’s flag-bearer to PMG

Kelera is Fiji’s flag-bearer to PMG

Seventeen-year-old swimming sensation Kelera Mudunasoko is set to lead Team Fiji into the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, proudly serving as the country’s flag bearer. A gold medalist at the 2023 Pacific Games and current national record holder in multiple breaststroke events, Mudunasoko is no stranger to international competition. The Natabua High School student, who hails from Lakeba in Lau with maternal links to Nadroga, balances her demand…Read Article

Lau’s cricket revival begins

THE sound of leather on willow will echo across Lakeba next month as eight island teams clash in the Lau Provincial Cricket Competition, a competition that commemorates the installation of the Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua ko Lau and Tui Lau. For the first time, cricket will be played as part of this chiefly celebration, with matches set from July 1-5 at Tubou and Yadrana grounds. The tournament brings together Lau’s best cricketing islands in what or…Cricket · Lau Read Article

Soldiers deployed to fix infrastructure ahead of Tui Nayau installation

Soldiers from the Engineers Regiment left for Lau yesterday to carry out essential renovations and repairs to key infrastructure in preparation for the traditional installation ceremonies of the Turaga na Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua ko Lau, and Tui Lau. The installation ceremony on Nayau is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 8. A social media post by Yavusa Maumi – Narocivo, Nayau, Lau states the involvement of the soldiers is part of Operatio…Infrastructure · Lau Read Article

Call to abolish 2013 Constitution

ABOLISH the 2013 Constitution! This was the submission from the people of Lau to the Fiji Law Reform Commission (FLRC) during a consultation on the Electoral Act 2014 with voters who hail from, and have links to Lau. Lau Provincial Council chairman Ratu Meli Saubulinayau said the province had passed a motion during the last Provincial Council meeting regarding the 2013 Constitution. “My first submission is on behalf of the province and the peopl…Lau · Lau Read Article

Vosaki’s rise | Tahlia’s journey from rugby to crossfit glory

AT just 14-years-old, Tahlia Vosaki embodies the essence of passion and dedication in the world of sports, particularly in CrossFit. Her journey, marked by unwavering commitment and resilience, that brought in an extraordinary achievement, qualifying for the 2025 CrossFit Games this August in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Vosaki will represent New Zealand at the Games but according to father Ratu Samani Vosaki, Fiji will also be flying the Fijian flag in…Rugby · Lau Read Article

‘Keep out of our waters’

“WE don’t want foreigners exploiting our seas,” said Tui Moala Ratu Irivi Draunidalo as he raised concerns over the increasing foreign fishing activity around Moala Island. He said the presence of ‘outside’ vessels was putting pressure on the island’s marine resources and livelihoods. Attending the week long exchange visit under Conservation Internatioina’s Large Marine Seascape Program, Ratu Irivi told this newspaper the people of Lau relied he…Lau · Lau Read Article

Matuku villages set for better connections

Matuku Island in Lau is on the verge of major change as the construction of a new 22.2-kilometre road nears completion. The $317,000 project, led by the Ministry of Public Works, is set to connect seven villages that have long relied on boats for daily travel. District representative Ilaitia Cama Tuinaceva states that the new […]Lau · Lau Read Article

From chef to farmer – Uluimoala turns pandemic setback into farming success

IN a world constantly evolving with new challenges, agriculture is no longer just about planting crops or raising livestock. It has become a powerful business sector that not only feeds communities but also drives economic growth and sustains livelihoods. This is a reality that Asaeli Uluimoala, a chef-turned farmer, knows all too well. Originally from Yaroi Village in Moala, Lau, Mr Uluimoala was working in the tourism and hospitality industry …Agriculture · Lau Read Article

Namosimalua Urges Athletes to Prioritize Education

There is no barrier in education for athletes. This was the view of former national sprinter Iliesa Namosimalua after he received his Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Physical Education and Art and Craft from the Fiji National University (FNU) graduation yesterday. After completing high school studies at Suva Grammar School, he was selected to be part of the team to train overseas for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 39-year-old from Naroi, Mo…Education · Lau Read Article

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