Luva ni Neketai must stop - Methodist Church President

‘Luva ni neketai’ which is the presentation of yaqona after the Sunday morning church service, must stop immediately.

Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma President Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou has highlighted this while opening the annual conference this morning at the Vodafone Arena.

Reverend Turagavou says they are continuing a practice that goes against the resolution of the 2020–2030 Conference.

He says the church is aware of the practice because of its glaring implications and negative impact on the servants of Christ and the church organisation.

He stressed that this practice contributes nothing to church growth but instead weakens and debilitates the body and spiritual life of the church.

Reverend Turagavou also highlighted that all church ministers must maintain and practice a quality of life and discipline at all times.

He also instructed that all lay ministers refrain from smoking cigarettes, including suki.

Reverend Turagavou adds that this directive will take effect from January 1st, 2026.

The conference is currently underway at the Vodafone Arena.