The Ministry of I‑Taukei Affairs will continue with its consultations on the proposed village by‑laws in the urban centres till the end of July.
This was highlighted by the Ministry of I‑Taukei Affairs representative Simione Sevudredre at the Roman Catholic Arch-dio-cese of Suva Justice and Development Commission Seminar.
Sevudredre says consultations would allow people a chance to make submissions that missed out on the previous consultations done in the 14 provin-cial meetings this year.
While making his remarks on the proposed village by‑laws Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says every indigenous Fijian is born into a specific traditional role along with the responsibilities.
Lalabalavu highlighted that the Bose Vakoro or village meetings are a respected forum in every village because of the decisions it lays down in order to upkeep regulations within its villagers.
He says Section 11 of the proposed village by law acknowledges the existence of the Bose Vanua at each level of the indigenous traditional structure that should uphold and respect its role and responsibilities.
The Tui Cakau has questioned why the proposed village by‑laws authorise to accord the Bose Vanua its responsibilities when the Bose Vanua from time immemorial has decided its own responsibilities.
Ratu Naiqamu also raises the issue why the draft village by‑laws will regulate the role of the liuliu ni Yavusa, the approval for the organisation and also why the young men should have a house and a farm before marriage.
Sevudredre says he has noted the submission made by Ratu Naiqama and will take it into consideration.
